What do tenants say about Alexander Berley?

Alexander Berley has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 21 reviews.

How many violations does Alexander Berley have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Alexander Berley average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Alexander Berley?

78% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alexander Berley would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Alexander Berley own or manage?

Alexander Berley owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 235 units.

Is Alexander Berley on the worst landlords list?

Alexander Berley has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Alexander Berley had any litigation cases?

Alexander Berley has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is Alexander Berley responsive to tenants?

73% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Alexander Berley approve of how it is run.

Alexander Berley

Head Officer·4 buildings·235 units

4.1

21 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Alexander Berley

Alexander Berley is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 21 reviews, with 78% recommending their buildings and 73% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 6 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Alexander Berley is a Head Officer associated with 4 buildings and 235 units across Kips Bay, Flatiron, and Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between 1900 and 1985, representing several decades of development. They are primarily mid-rise structures. About a quarter of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by Alexander Berley reveal a mixed yet largely positive management reputation. Many renters commend the cleanliness, responsive superintendents, effective garbage management, and pest control. The buildings are often described as well-maintained with spacious units and good water pressure. However, issues such as package theft, occasional noise from surroundings, older unit conditions, and periodic HVAC or heating problems are mentioned. Some concerns arise over inconsistent management responsiveness and security, especially at 207 East 27 Street. Rent increases and limited amenities have also drawn criticism. Overall, Alexander Berley's properties reflect attentive management with room for improved tenant communication and security measures.

Reviews

Former tenant·40 minutes ago

good for starter apt

Pros

affordable, convenient, good light

Cons

packages were sometimes difficult to deliver, water was weird for a couple months after cleaning

Former tenant·2 months ago

Good for kips bay

Pros

Big apartments relative to the area.

Cons

Unsafe - many people in kips bay try to come in, and packages get stolen often.

Buildings associated with ALEXANDER BERLEY

Rent-stabilized

12 East 22 Street

4.6(6)

Flatiron

Good cause

207 East 27 Street

3.1(7)

Kips Bay

Good cause

382 3 Avenue

4.5(2)

Kips Bay

Good cause

433 West 43 Street

4.2(6)

Hell's Kitchen

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 average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class 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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