What do tenants say about Joel Merino?

Joel Merino has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Joel Merino have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joel Merino average 1.21 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joel Merino?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joel Merino would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Joel Merino own or manage?

Joel Merino owns or manages 1 building totalling 33 units.

Is Joel Merino on the worst landlords list?

Joel Merino has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Joel Merino had any evictions?

Joel Merino has 6 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Joel Merino had any litigation cases?

Joel Merino has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joel Merino responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joel Merino approve of how it is run.

Joel Merino

Site Manager·1 building·33 units

3.0

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joel Merino

Joel Merino is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 40 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 13, 2026. Joel Merino is a site manager associated with 1 building and 33 units across Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The building was constructed in 1911 and is classified as a mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed feedback regarding the buildings managed by JOEL MERINO. While some praise the neighborhood's safety and friendly neighbors, others express concerns about cleanliness, pests, and unresponsive management. Issues like smoking in hallways, theft, and loitering have been reported, impacting the overall living experience negatively. Suggestions for improvement include stricter cleanliness policies, enhanced security measures, and better pest control. Future residents should consider these factors when deciding to live in these buildings, emphasizing the need for proactive management to maintain a comfortable living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Good place to live

Pros

honestly this place has been nothing but good to me. neighbors are super friendly except for 2 but you never see them. great location as well and have always felt safe here.

Cons

not clean at all. the people have lived here for years do not respect the space and are smoking in the halls or just leaving garbage everywhere.

Former tenant·3 months ago

Building is okay overall, great neighbors, family feel, could be cleaner

Pros

Great Neighbors, accessible area

Cons

Hallway is not always clean, mouse problem

Advice to the owners

N/A

Buildings associated with JOEL MERINO

Rent-stabilized
224 South 3 Street
3.0(4)
Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

224 South 3 Street

3.0(4)

Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.21Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

13Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

25Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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Joel Merino

Site Manager·1 building·33 units

3.0

4 reviews