About Us

Tenants are people, not numbers.

Local. Personal. Always responsive.

The Ridgewood Realty Group team

Our Story

Thirteen years in these neighborhoods.

For over 13 years, we have provided professional property management services exclusively in Brooklyn and Queens. As a locally owned firm, our team works in the communities we serve, ensuring deep neighborhood knowledge and genuine accessibility.

We manage every property with a simple, proven philosophy: tenants are people, not numbers. This means prompt responses, fair treatment, and direct access to our team — any time, day or night.

Owners benefit from strong returns and high retention; tenants enjoy respect, reliability, and a true sense of home.

13+

Years in the neighborhood

100%

Brooklyn & Queens only

5.0

Tenant-rated on Google

24/7

Emergency response

Meet the team

The people who answer.

We're a small, senior team by design. When you call, you get a real person who already knows your building — not a ticket in a queue.

Principal

Kevin Wendum

Thirteen-plus years managing Brooklyn and Queens residential buildings. Known by tenants for picking up the phone and by owners for straight financial reporting.

Director of Operations

Shao Ye

Over a decade of operations leadership in residential property management. Shao keeps the portfolio running smoothly — from lease renewals to maintenance coordination across Brooklyn and Queens.

Director of Maintenance

John Luc Negron

Oversees all building maintenance, repairs, and vendor coordination. John Luc keeps the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems in every property running on time and on budget.

Director of Construction

James Montone

Leads capital improvements, renovations, and turnarounds. James plans and manages every project from permits to punch list so owners see quality work and minimal downtime.

Operations

Property Managers

Dedicated managers assigned to every building. They know the tenants, the systems, the quirks — and they answer on nights and weekends when it matters.

On the ground

Supers & Techs

A vetted bench of building supers, licensed plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs who show up fast — because they work with us every week, not once a year.

Want to speak with a principal directly? 718.418.5500 or info@ridgewoodrg.com.