What do tenants say about Alvin Martinez?

Alvin Martinez has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Alvin Martinez have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Alvin Martinez average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Alvin Martinez?

63% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alvin Martinez would recommend living there.

Has Alvin Martinez had any evictions?

Alvin Martinez has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Alvin Martinez had any litigation cases?

Alvin Martinez has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Alvin Martinez on the worst landlords list?

Alvin Martinez has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Alvin Martinez own or manage?

Alvin Martinez owns or manages 1 building totalling 465 units.

Is Alvin Martinez responsive to tenants?

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Alvin Martinez approve of how it is run.

Alvin Martinez

Site Manager·1 building·465 units

3.7

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Alvin Martinez

Alvin Martinez is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 8 reviews, with 63% recommending their buildings and 63% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 465 units across Manhattan, Alvin Martinez is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that was built in 1973. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The building is a high-rise structure, and all of the associated units are rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Alvin Martinez indicate a mixed experience among tenants. While many appreciate the excellent locations and supportive staff, there are notable concerns regarding management responsiveness and ongoing maintenance issues. Cleanliness and garbage management vary, with some buildings excelling while others face significant challenges, including pest control problems in certain units. Rent increases and inconsistent facilities, like elevator reliability, contribute to tenant dissatisfaction in some cases. Overall, while some buildings receive high praise and recommendations, tenants urge improvements in management practices to enhance living conditions across the properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good location but poor management

Pros

Location is great

Cons

Significant rent increases, subpar management

Advice to the owners

Respond quickly to repair requests

Former tenant·3 months ago

Review of Building

Pros

Location, Convenience, doormen

Cons

Construction and trash situation

Buildings associated with ALVIN MARTINEZ

Rent-stabilized
515 West 59 Street
3.7(8)
All Upper West Side

Rent-stabilized

515 West 59 Street

3.7(8)

All Upper West Side

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations 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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Alvin Martinez

Site Manager·1 building·465 units

3.7

8 reviews