What do tenants say about Christopher Alker?

Christopher Alker has an average tenant rating of 4.0 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Christopher Alker have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Christopher Alker average 0.05 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Christopher Alker?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Christopher Alker would recommend living there.

Is Christopher Alker on the worst landlords list?

Christopher Alker has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Christopher Alker own or manage?

Christopher Alker owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 802 units.

Is Christopher Alker responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Christopher Alker approve of how it is run.

Has Christopher Alker had any evictions?

Christopher Alker has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Christopher Alker

Officer·3 buildings·802 units

4.0

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Christopher Alker

Christopher Alker is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.0/5 across 6 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 46 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Associated with 3 buildings and 802 units across Manhattan, Christopher Alker is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans a single neighborhood, specifically the Lower East Side. The portfolio includes buildings that were built primarily in the 1940s and consists of high-rise structures. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available 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.

Tenants of buildings managed by Christopher Alker generally praise the quiet, spacious apartments and friendly neighbors, particularly in Manhattan locations. Management tends to be responsive and buildings are well-maintained in terms of cleanliness, heating, and water pressure. However, pest control remains a recurring issue with some ongoing cockroach problems. Garbage management and security services receive mixed feedback, with calls for improvements. Rent increases during difficult times, like the pandemic, have sparked dissatisfaction. Some residents note management practices that feel overly controlling, and maintenance of communal areas like laundry rooms can be inconsistent. Overall, expect a mostly positive living experience with occasional management challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Quiet Manhattan Building

Pros

Great place to live - very quiet, spacious apartments, friendly neighbors and lovely courtyard.

Cons

The building has some pest issues (cockroaches) that would not go away, even with regular exterminators.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

All around good

Pros

elevator, good mail communication

Cons

a bit far from the subway

Buildings associated with CHRISTOPHER ALKER

550H Grand St

3.9(4)

Lower East Side

530 Grand Street

4.0(1)

Lower East Side

500 Grand Street

4.0(1)

Lower East Side

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 average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

15Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

29Class 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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