What do tenants say about Ismael Rioja?

Ismael Rioja has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Ismael Rioja have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ismael Rioja average 0.06 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.

Is Ismael Rioja on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Ismael Rioja had any litigation cases?

Ismael Rioja has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ismael Rioja responsive to tenants?

100% 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 no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ismael Rioja own or manage?

Ismael Rioja owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Ismael Rioja

Site Manager·1 building·16 units

4.3

2 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 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 16, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 16 units across Brooklyn, Ismael Rioja is a site manager responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Prospect Heights. The portfolio spans construction from the early 1900s, with the building primarily being low-rise and built in 1906. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·13 minutes ago

Big Ol' Apartment

Pros

Great size and spacious living room, incredible location near the best of Brooklyn.

Cons

Old appliances and, at the time I lived there, mice.

Former tenant·10 months ago

Excellent location, fine building

Pros

Amazing location, fairly responsive landlord, wonderful super

Cons

The building makes you pay a $50 deposit for each building key (not apartment key) they give you and if you don't keep the receipt they will refuse to refund this even after keys are returned. They say it's not pet-friendly but there are many dogs in the building.

Advice to the owners

Stop being so shady with the key deposit. Put laundry in all units.

Buildings associated with ISMAEL RIOJA

Rent-stabilized
327 Sterling Place
4.3(2)
Prospect Heights

Rent-stabilized

327 Sterling Place

4.3(2)

Prospect Heights

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 average0.06Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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·16 units

4.3

2 reviews