What do tenants say about Ismael Rioja?

Ismael Rioja has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Ismael Rioja have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ismael Rioja average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ismael Rioja?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ismael Rioja would recommend living there.

Has Ismael Rioja had any litigation cases?

Ismael Rioja has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ismael Rioja responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ismael Rioja approve of how it is run.

Has Ismael Rioja had any evictions?

Ismael Rioja has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ismael Rioja own or manage?

Ismael Rioja owns or manages 1 building totalling 25 units.

Is Ismael Rioja on the worst landlords list?

Ismael Rioja has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Ismael Rioja

Site Manager·1 building·25 units

4.3

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ismael Rioja

Ismael Rioja is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 1 open violation, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 25 units across Brooklyn, Ismael Rioja is a site manager responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Clinton Hill. The portfolio spans construction from the 1930s, with the associated building being classified as mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Ismael Rioja emphasize the overall cleanliness and maintenance quality, with particularly positive remarks about the on-site super, Jose, and the attentive management team. Tenants appreciate the friendly neighbors and effective pest control services. However, some concerns arise regarding the responsiveness of the super and management, particularly during maintenance requests. Also, a few issues regarding building amenities, like limited bike racks and construction noise, have been noted. Nevertheless, the general sentiment remains favorable, with residents recommending the properties for their supportive community and well-kept environments.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Loved living here

Pros

The super Jose is amazing. They have monthly exterminators come, but we’ve never had any issues. Apartments are beautiful and well kept.

Cons

Broker is picky

Former tenant·Over 4 years ago

Not bad, not great. Nice block/neighborhood

Pros

Very nice and friendly neighbors.

Cons

The super isn’t the best, takes long to respond and doesn’t really listen to the issues

Buildings associated with ISMAEL RIOJA

Rent-stabilized
449 Vanderbilt Avenue
4.3(3)
Clinton Hill

Rent-stabilized

449 Vanderbilt Avenue

4.3(3)

Clinton Hill

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Ismael Rioja

Site Manager·1 building·25 units

4.3

3 reviews