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Alfonso Mcdonald

Site Manager·5 buildings·70 units
4.1

7 reviews

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants under Alfonso McDonald's management find the buildings generally quiet with respectful neighbors and helpful supers. Some praise the attentive and timely maintenance, especially regarding heating and pest control, contributing to a comfortable living environment. However, concerns persist about occasional pest problems, aging building infrastructure, inconsistent heat, and water pressure issues. Communication varies, with some tenants highlighting responsiveness while others feel the ownership is unapproachable unless prompted by specific needs. Rent fairness and negotiation, especially during the pandemic, have garnered criticism. Prospective renters should expect well-maintained spaces but prepare for occasional delays and management communication gaps.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

OK place to live

Pros

The super is really helpful. The street is pretty quiet and the soundproofing of the unit is quite good. Laundry in the basement is convenient.

Cons

Had a lot of issues with roaches and pigeon droppings. The location is far away from transit. The building is old, especially the hallway could use some renovation.

Former tenant·8 months ago

Reasonably priced in a great neighborhood

Pros

The block is very quiet and mostly clean. Building Super is very nice and helpful. Apartment is in good condition.

Cons

Laundry room is shared by multiple buildings, so depending on the building you live in, you may have to walk over a couple buildings to access. 1 BR Apartments are very small, minimal closet/storage space.

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Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations 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

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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Alfonso Mcdonald

Site Manager·5 buildings·70 units
4.1

7 reviews

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