What do tenants say about Joseph Makaj?

Joseph Makaj has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Joseph Makaj have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joseph Makaj average 3.14 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joseph Makaj?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Makaj would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Joseph Makaj own or manage?

Joseph Makaj owns or manages 1 building totalling 7 units.

Has Joseph Makaj had any litigation cases?

Joseph Makaj has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Makaj responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Makaj approve of how it is run.

Is Joseph Makaj on the worst landlords list?

Joseph Makaj has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Joseph Makaj had any evictions?

Joseph Makaj has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joseph Makaj

Shareholder·1 building·7 units

3.9

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joseph Makaj

Joseph Makaj is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 1 review, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 22 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 7 units across The Bronx, Joseph Makaj is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that includes a building constructed in 1926. The portfolio spans the neighborhood of Westchester Square in The Bronx. The building is primarily low-rise. 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·Over 2 years ago

Old landlord was a slumlord

Pros

Under new management.

Cons

Old building needs lots of repairs. Definitely falling apart.

Advice to the owners

Tear down and rebuild.

Buildings associated with JOSEPH MAKAJ

Rent-stabilized
1713 Zerega Avenue
3.9(1)
Westchester Square

Rent-stabilized

1713 Zerega Avenue

3.9(1)

Westchester Square

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 average3.14Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

20Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class 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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Joseph Makaj

Shareholder·1 building·7 units

3.9

1 reviews