Joshua Guttman is a controversial property owner who owns dozens of commercial and residential buildings throughout New York City.[1]
Since 1990, at least five of his buildings have burned down due to arson, although Guttman himself was never charged.[2][3] Guttman has been involved in a series of lawsuits with some of his former tenants, who have accused him of making his residences uninhabitable in order to force them out.[4]
His son, Jack Guttman, helps to manage his properties through their company, Pearl Realty Management.[5][6] Joshua Guttman also owns and operates Greendesk, a co-working and office rental company, which was originally started by Adam Neumann, former CEO and founder of WeWork. Guttman bought Greendesk from Neumann in 2009.[7][8]
Properties owned
edit- 247 Water Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn[9]
- 155 Water Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn
- 195 Plymouth Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn
- 202 Plymouth Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn
- 68 Jay Street in Dumbo, Brooklyn
- 67 West Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
- 71 West Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
- 42 West Street in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
- 147 Prince Street in Downtown Brooklyn
- 240 Kent Avenue in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
- 29-28 41st Avenue in Long Island City, Queens
- 34-18 N Blvd in Long Island City, Queens
- 230 Manida St in Hunts Point, Bronx[10]
References
edit- ^ Wilson, Michael (2006-05-14). "The Lofts, a Landlord and a Battle to Remember". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Fahim, Kareem (2006-05-06). "Arson Was Found at 4 of Warehouse Owner's Properties". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ Wilson, Michael (2006-05-18). "Controversial Landlord Meets His Match in Brooklyn Court". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-24.
- ^ Wilson, Michael (2006-05-14). "The Lofts, a Landlord and a Battle to Remember". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Baird-Remba, Rebecca (2016-03-22). "East Williamsburg Loft Building Wants To Legalize Apartments at 222 Varet Street". New York YIMBY. Retrieved 2020-04-26.
- ^ "Pearl Realty Management | Hunts Point Bronx | Joshua Guttman". The Real Deal New York. 2016-04-15. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ Bertoni, Steven. "WeWork's $20 Billion Office Party: The Crazy Bet That Could Change How The World Does Business". Forbes. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ "Adam Neumann Real Estate | WeWork NYC". The Real Deal New York. Retrieved 2020-05-25.
- ^ Brownstoner (2006-05-15). "Joshua Guttman: The Real Slim Shady". Brownstoner. Retrieved 2020-05-27.
- ^ "Pearl Realty Management's Office Space Listings | 42Floors". 42floors.com. Retrieved 2020-05-27.