What do tenants say about Vasel Smajlaj?

Vasel Smajlaj has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Vasel Smajlaj have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Vasel Smajlaj average 0.41 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Vasel Smajlaj?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Vasel Smajlaj would recommend living there.

Is Vasel Smajlaj responsive to tenants?

75% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Vasel Smajlaj approve of how it is run.

Has Vasel Smajlaj had any litigation cases?

Vasel Smajlaj has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Vasel Smajlaj own or manage?

Vasel Smajlaj owns or manages 1 building totalling 96 units.

Is Vasel Smajlaj on the worst landlords list?

Vasel Smajlaj has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Vasel Smajlaj had any evictions?

Vasel Smajlaj has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Vasel Smajlaj

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

3.7

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Vasel Smajlaj

Vasel Smajlaj is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 40 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 96 units across Manhattan, Vasel Smajlaj is a site manager responsible for a portfolio built primarily in 1906. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise. There are no rent-stabilized apartments in the associated building.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by VASEL SMAJLAJ indicate varying experiences. While some residents praise the convenient location and helpful staff, others express dissatisfaction with exploitative management practices, such as withholding money for cleaning fees and threats of eviction. Positive aspects include well-maintained amenities, responsive management, and friendly neighbors. However, noise levels and water temperature issues are highlighted as drawbacks. Overall, the buildings are recommended for their unique units and good trash management, yet improvements in owner responsiveness and building maintenance are suggested for a better living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·25 minutes ago

Exploitative Management Practices

Pros

I liked my apartment. It was spacious and conveniently located

Cons

The building management is horrid. Withheld significant amounts of money for cleaning fee (despite us sending videos of how clean the apartment was) and was threatened us with eviction numerous times for arbitrary rules we broke (no furniture through the lobby, throwing out bulky items, guests staying in the apartment, etc.) I feel so lucky to not live in this building anymore. Matthew Goldberg is slimy and I am so grateful to not have to deal with him ever again.

Advice to the owners

Have some respect for your tenants

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great building with kind people

Pros

Great location and helpful staff

Cons

Water is not hot enough

Advice to the owners

Faster fixes

Buildings associated with VASEL SMAJLAJ

Good cause
853 7 Avenue
3.7(4)
Midtown

Good cause

853 7 Avenue

3.7(4)

Midtown

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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 average0.41Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

30Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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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Vasel Smajlaj

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

3.7

4 reviews

Vasel Smajlaj

Highlights

About Vasel Smajlaj

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Reviews

Exploitative Management Practices

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Great building with kind people

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Buildings associated with VASEL SMAJLAJ

853 7 Avenue

853 7 Avenue

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