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Alfonso Mcdonald

Site Manager·5 buildings·70 units
4.1

7 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About Alfonso Mcdonald

Alfonso Mcdonald is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 7 reviews, with 58% recommending their buildings and 58% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 1 open violation, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 70 units across Manhattan, Alfonso Mcdonald is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the 1900s. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 80 percent 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.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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.

Buildings associated with ALFONSO MCDONALD

  • 535 East 81 Street
    Good cause

    535 East 81 Street

    4.5(1)

    Yorkville

  • 529 East 81 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    529 East 81 Street

    3.8(3)

    Yorkville

  • 533 East   81 Street
    Good cause

    533 East 81 Street

    4.7(1)

    Yorkville

  • 531 East 81 Street
    Good cause

    531 East 81 Street

    Yorkville

535 East 81 Street
Good cause

535 East 81 Street

4.5(1)

Yorkville

529 East 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

529 East 81 Street

3.8(3)

Yorkville

533 East   81 Street
Good cause

533 East 81 Street

4.7(1)

Yorkville

531 East 81 Street
Good cause

531 East 81 Street

Yorkville

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

-

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 average0.01Violations 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

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

FAQs

Alfonso Mcdonald has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

Buildings managed by Alfonso Mcdonald average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

58% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alfonso Mcdonald would recommend living there.

Alfonso Mcdonald has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Alfonso Mcdonald has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Alfonso Mcdonald owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 70 units.

58% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Alfonso Mcdonald approve of how it is run.

Alfonso Mcdonald has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Alfonso Mcdonald

Site Manager·5 buildings·70 units
4.1

7 reviews

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