What do tenants say about Gjin Markaj?

Gjin Markaj has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Gjin Markaj have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Gjin Markaj average 0.15 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Gjin Markaj?

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Gjin Markaj would recommend living there.

Is Gjin Markaj responsive to tenants?

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

Has Gjin Markaj had any litigation cases?

Gjin Markaj has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has Gjin Markaj had any evictions?

Gjin Markaj has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Gjin Markaj own or manage?

Gjin Markaj owns or manages 1 building totalling 20 units.

Is Gjin Markaj on the worst landlords list?

Gjin Markaj has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Gjin Markaj

Site Manager·1 building·20 units

3.8

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Gjin Markaj

Gjin Markaj is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 7 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 58% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 3 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Gjin Markaj is a site manager associated with 1 building and 20 units located in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1910 and is classified as a mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Gjin Markaj reveal mixed experiences. Cleanliness and garbage management are often praised, and some appreciate the responsive superintendent. However, issues consistently emerge around inconsistent heating, pest infestations (especially mice and cockroaches), and noise levels. Owner responsiveness ranges from timely to poor, with several tenants frustrated by slow or unprofessional management, particularly following changes in management companies. Rent hikes and upkeep between tenants also draw criticism. Overall, expect clean buildings with dedicated superintendents but be prepared for challenges with pest control, heating reliability, and inconsistent management responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Good Super, bad management

Pros

Clean, good trash management.

Cons

Water temperature inconsistent. Management company (blackwater associates) is awful

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Living @ 344 E65

Pros

Responsive super and easy access to enter in

Cons

All floors crooked, no control over heat, pest control is constantly coming to the building, water is extremely corrosive.

Buildings associated with GJIN MARKAJ

Rent-stabilized
344 East 65 Street
3.8(7)
Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

344 East 65 Street

3.8(7)

Lenox Hill

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 average0.15Violations 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

3Class 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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Gjin Markaj

Site Manager·1 building·20 units

3.8

7 reviews