What do tenants say about Katherine Chou?

Katherine Chou has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

How many violations does Katherine Chou have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Katherine Chou average 2.54 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Katherine Chou?

27% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Katherine Chou would recommend living there.

Has Katherine Chou had any evictions?

Katherine Chou has 15 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Katherine Chou on the worst landlords list?

Katherine Chou has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Katherine Chou had any litigation cases?

Katherine Chou has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Katherine Chou responsive to tenants?

24% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Katherine Chou approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Katherine Chou own or manage?

Katherine Chou owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 103 units.

Katherine Chou

Shareholder·9 buildings·103 units

2.7

30 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Katherine Chou

Katherine Chou is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 30 reviews, with 27% recommending their buildings and 24% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 15 evictions, 262 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Katherine Chou is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 9 buildings and 103 units built primarily between the 1900s and the 1990s. The portfolio is concentrated in multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Lenox Hill, West Village, Hell's Kitchen, East Village, and Hudson Square. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for properties managed by Katherine Chou depict a concerning trend in management quality. Tenants express frustration over poor responsiveness and upkeep, particularly regarding pest control and maintenance issues. While locations are often praised and some neighbors are described positively, many residents report serious cleanliness shortcomings and unresolved maintenance problems. Noise levels vary, but concerns about safety and security frequently arise. Overall, while some enjoy the proximity to amenities, the general sentiment leans toward dissatisfaction with management's attention to tenant needs and building conditions, making it a less favorable choice for prospective renters.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good location mediocre apartment

Pros

Location, not too many issues

Cons

Poor management and unresponsive

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

Management is Older

Pros

Close to subway

Cons

They won't answer or do anything about any inquiries

Buildings associated with KATHERINE CHOU

Good cause

18 King Street

3.2(4)

Hudson Square

Good cause

370 West 52 Street

1.7(5)

Hell's Kitchen

Good cause

366 West 52 Street

2.4(7)

Hell's Kitchen

Good cause

29 7 Avenue South

2.3(7)

West Village

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.54Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

58Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

145Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

59Class 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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Katherine Chou

Shareholder·9 buildings·103 units

2.7

30 reviews

Katherine Chou

Highlights

About Katherine Chou

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