What do tenants say about Ryan Villarruel?

Ryan Villarruel has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Ryan Villarruel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ryan Villarruel average 0.22 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ryan Villarruel?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ryan Villarruel would recommend living there.

Has Ryan Villarruel had any evictions?

Ryan Villarruel has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ryan Villarruel own or manage?

Ryan Villarruel owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 18 units.

Has Ryan Villarruel had any litigation cases?

Ryan Villarruel has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ryan Villarruel on the worst landlords list?

Ryan Villarruel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Ryan Villarruel responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ryan Villarruel approve of how it is run.

Ryan Villarruel

Officer·2 buildings·18 units

3.1

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ryan Villarruel

Ryan Villarruel is a modestly rated but responsible officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 4 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 15, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 18 units across Manhattan, Ryan Villarruel is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1910s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, specifically in South Harlem and East Village. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. There are no rent-stabilized apartments among the associated buildings. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback on Ryan Villarruel's buildings reveals a mixed management style. Some residents praise the responsiveness and friendliness of the management, as well as cleanliness and good locations. However, others report inconsistent heating, issues with pests—particularly mice—and slow responses to maintenance requests. Garbage management and noise levels also vary significantly across buildings. While some tenants appreciate strong water pressure and neighborliness, others face water leaks and insufficient upkeep. Overall, potential renters should expect variable experiences with maintenance and pest control, with management responsiveness being a key factor influencing tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great owners and location

Pros

Responsive owners, friendly neighbours, good location.

Cons

Heating not always consistent, hot water not always consistent.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Cheap but nice enough

Pros

Great heat and water pressure

Cons

Neighborhood has lots of mice, floor had holes where mice came in, appliances are generally dirty, manager is slow to respond to maintenance requests

Buildings associated with RYAN VILLARRUEL

Good cause

390 Manhattan Avenue

3.1(3)

South Harlem

Good cause

137 East 13 Street

East Village

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 average0.22Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class 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

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Ryan Villarruel

Officer·2 buildings·18 units

3.1

3 reviews