What do tenants say about First Service Residential?

First Service Residential has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 29 reviews.

How many violations does First Service Residential have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by First Service Residential average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by First Service Residential?

69% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by First Service Residential would recommend living there.

Is First Service Residential on the worst landlords list?

First Service Residential has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does First Service Residential own or manage?

First Service Residential owns or manages 101 buildings totalling 10121 units.

Has First Service Residential had any litigation cases?

First Service Residential has 44 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has First Service Residential had any evictions?

First Service Residential has 36 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is First Service Residential responsive to tenants?

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by First Service Residential approve of how it is run.

First Service Residential

Site Manager·101 buildings·10121 units

3.8

29 reviews

Highlights

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Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

Great Building & Apt

Pros

Kind doorman, great amenities, amazing location

Cons

~$3 per load of laundry and occasional dishwasher issues

Advice to the owners

n/a

Former tenant·9 months ago

I enjoyed renting here and then eventually buying a unit.

Pros

Great super and doormen and maintenance team. Well maintained facilities.

Cons

Neighborhood is terrible now. Bail bondsman in the building.

Buildings associated with FIRST SERVICE RESIDENTIAL

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196-64 69 Avenue

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Building ratings

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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 average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

95Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

259Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

135Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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