What do tenants say about Othon Esparza?

Othon Esparza has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Othon Esparza have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Othon Esparza?

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Othon Esparza would recommend living there.

Has Othon Esparza had any litigation cases?

Othon Esparza has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Othon Esparza own or manage?

Othon Esparza owns or manages 1 building totalling 120 units.

Is Othon Esparza responsive to tenants?

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Othon Esparza approve of how it is run.

Is Othon Esparza on the worst landlords list?

Othon Esparza has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Othon Esparza had any evictions?

Othon Esparza has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Othon Esparza

Site Manager·1 building·120 units

3.5

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Othon Esparza

Othon Esparza is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 5 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 7 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Across Astoria in Queens, Othon Esparza is a site manager associated with 1 building and 120 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Astoria in Queens. The building was constructed in 1963 and is primarily mid-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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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants under Othon Esparza's management report a mixed experience across buildings. Positive notes include well-maintained common areas, responsive staff, and convenient locations. Many praise the quiet environment and good neighbors in some buildings. However, issues such as heating problems, pest control, garbage sorting strictness, and thin walls causing noise complaints are common. Several renters highlight frustrations with slow maintenance responses, unresolved laundry room closures, and intrusive garbage enforcement by staff. Overall, while some buildings offer clean and comfortable living, management could improve infrastructure upkeep, noise control, and timely responsiveness to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·39 minutes ago

Victoria Hall - Clean and Easy Living

Pros

Very nice lobby with well maintained public spaces. Easy access to mail, designated package area, and elevators.

Cons

No pets allowed in the building, which is a pro and a con. The halls can get quite warm in the summer!

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Decent building great location

Pros

Great location close to everything

Cons

Old building needs some love

Advice to the owners

Clean up a bit

Buildings associated with OTHON ESPARZA

Rent-stabilized
30-44 29 Street
3.5(5)
Astoria

Rent-stabilized

30-44 29 Street

3.5(5)

Astoria

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

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Othon Esparza

Site Manager·1 building·120 units

3.5

5 reviews