What do tenants say about Emanuel Cherney?

Emanuel Cherney has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

How many violations does Emanuel Cherney have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Emanuel Cherney average 0.24 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Emanuel Cherney?

54% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Emanuel Cherney would recommend living there.

Has Emanuel Cherney had any litigation cases?

Emanuel Cherney has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Emanuel Cherney had any evictions?

Emanuel Cherney has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Emanuel Cherney own or manage?

Emanuel Cherney owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 198 units.

Is Emanuel Cherney responsive to tenants?

47% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Emanuel Cherney approve of how it is run.

Is Emanuel Cherney on the worst landlords list?

Emanuel Cherney has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Emanuel Cherney

Head Officer·9 buildings·198 units

3.7

30 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Emanuel Cherney

Emanuel Cherney is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 30 reviews, with 54% recommending their buildings and 47% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 49 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated August 11, 2026. Emanuel Cherney is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 9 buildings and 198 units built primarily in the 1920s. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side, Upper East Side, and Carnegie Hill in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority 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.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Emanuel Cherney reveal a mix of experiences. While some residents appreciate the vibrant neighborhoods and well-maintained premises, there are serious concerns regarding maintenance and management responsiveness. Multiple reviews highlight issues such as prolonged delays in addressing repairs, poor communication from management, and ineffectual pest control. Rent increases are a common complaint, as is the management's handling of urgent issues like water and heat. Although some tenants value the friendly atmosphere and supportive superintendents, the consistency of management quality appears to be a significant drawback, impacting overall tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·37 seconds ago

Management’s Weaponized Incompetence

Pros

Good location renovated apartment

Cons

Multiple issues with being locked out due to my door lock mechanism breaking, lack of hot water for a full weekend as well as other water issues, leaking roof causing wall and floor damage, and management incorrectly marking my unit vacant with ConEd, leading to my electricity almost getting shut off. In reporting and documenting all of the above issues, there was a serious lack of accountability taken by management where they would debate with me about how liable they were, if they even responded. I’ve lived over 7 years in nyc, renting across five units, and I’ve never seen such gross negligence. It felt like they just didn’t care, when I’d call they’d always start off saying they have over 600 units before addressing the actual issue.

Advice to the owners

Claudia and/or other members of management have caused me multiple headaches, from the ConEd vacancy issue to how they don’t seem to properly respond to my emails around my move out, continuing to try to charge me for another year of lease until I call them to get it sorted. It doesn’t help that they are extremely rude and dismissive when I call, asking me “why would we mark your unit vacant with ConEd?” Then to give me the headache of resolving the issue with coned, seeking to resolve the outstanding balance now tagged to the building LLC, for gas and electricity and a new account opening fee. On top of all the actual physical issues with the apartment, the management made everything so much worse.

Former tenant·19 minutes ago

Great building, great neighborhood

Pros

Beautiful brownstone on a quiet block near the train station. Well-maintained, never seen a pest (top floor). In-unit dishwasher, in a duplex and has a balcony . So much natural light.