What do tenants say about William West?

William West has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

How many violations does William West have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by William West average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by William West?

74% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by William West would recommend living there.

Has William West had any evictions?

William West has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is William West on the worst landlords list?

William West has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is William West responsive to tenants?

71% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by William West approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does William West own or manage?

William West owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 705 units.

Has William West had any litigation cases?

William West has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

William West

Head Officer·2 buildings·705 units

3.9

34 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About William West

William West is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 34 reviews, with 74% recommending their buildings and 71% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 15 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 705 units across Manhattan, William West is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1960s to the 1970s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, specifically in the Upper East Side and Hell's Kitchen. The buildings are primarily high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of William West-managed buildings praise the central locations, friendly doormen, and prompt maintenance for a generally pleasant living experience. However, persistent issues include inconsistent heating control, frequent pest problems (especially roaches and mice), and thin, uninsulated windows leading to noise disturbance. Some report slow or poor responsiveness from management and the super, occasionally accompanied by unprofessional behavior. Older infrastructure and occasional maintenance delays are noted, along with concerns about rising rents and a limited number of amenities. Overall, residents value the helpful staff and good community feel but urge for better pest control, heating consistency, and enhanced management communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Solid first nyc apt

Pros

Great maintenance and doormen staff, central to everything

Cons

Very loud if on main street side, will have cockroaches in the summer due to warm weather, leasing people are terrible to work with, can be hit or miss if you have a good neighbor

Former tenant·3 weeks ago

Overall solid building

Pros

great location, doormen & super are very nice and responsive

Cons

bit of an older building, some things are not super well maintained or not fixable

Buildings associated with WILLIAM WEST

Rent-stabilized

185 E 85 St

4.1(6)

Upper East Side

Rent-stabilized

330 West 56 Street

3.7(28)

Hell's Kitchen

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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William West

Head Officer·2 buildings·705 units

3.9

34 reviews