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M

Martin Rivera

Site Manager·52 buildings·2143 units
3.7

5 reviews

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139
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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Martin Rivera reflect a mixed tenant experience. Many praise clean, well-maintained premises with good garbage management, adequate heating, and responsive security presence. Several tenants value the affordability and convenient amenities like on-site laundry and storage. However, pest control is a recurring concern, with reports of rodents despite efforts to keep halls clean. Owner responsiveness receives varied feedback; some tenants find maintenance delays frustrating, while others note timely repairs. Noise levels and neighborhood disturbances also occasionally impact comfort. Overall, tenants appreciate Rivera's efforts in upkeep and security, though improvements in pest control and more consistent responsiveness could enhance residents' living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·8 months ago

Decent affordable housing building

Pros

Affordable rent. Working elevators. Nearby buses and supermarket. Security is on call and patrols. On site super.

Cons

Stolen packages in lobby. Constant rodent problems despite clean hallways.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Clean in the BX

Pros

Storage and laundry in building

Cons

Landlord slow for repairs

Buildings associated with MARTIN RIVERA

  • 126 West 169 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    126 West 169 Street

    Highbridge

  • 1271 Merriam Avenue

    1271 Merriam Avenue

    Highbridge

  • 136 West 172 Street

    Highbridge

  • 903 Westchester Avenue

    903 Westchester Avenue

    Woodstock

126 West 169 Street
Rent-stabilized

126 West 169 Street

Highbridge

1271 Merriam Avenue

1271 Merriam Avenue

Highbridge

136 West 172 Street

Highbridge

903 Westchester Avenue

903 Westchester Avenue

Woodstock

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.41Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
182Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

543Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

162Class 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

M

Martin Rivera

Site Manager·52 buildings·2143 units
3.7

5 reviews

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