What do tenants say about Nicolae Balutiu?

Nicolae Balutiu has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 17 reviews.

How many violations does Nicolae Balutiu have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Nicolae Balutiu average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Nicolae Balutiu?

77% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Nicolae Balutiu would recommend living there.

Is Nicolae Balutiu on the worst landlords list?

Nicolae Balutiu has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Nicolae Balutiu own or manage?

Nicolae Balutiu owns or manages 1 building totalling 300 units.

Is Nicolae Balutiu responsive to tenants?

71% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Nicolae Balutiu approve of how it is run.

Has Nicolae Balutiu had any litigation cases?

Nicolae Balutiu has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Nicolae Balutiu

Site Manager·1 building·300 units

4.1

17 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Nicolae Balutiu

Nicolae Balutiu is a well-regarded and reliable site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 17 reviews, with 77% recommending their buildings and 71% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 21, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 300 units across Manhattan, Nicolae Balutiu is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras primarily from the 1920s. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The building is a high-rise constructed in 1927. All 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.

Tenants of Nicolae Balutiu's managed buildings frequently praise the cleanliness, attentive doormen, and responsive maintenance staff. Buildings are generally well-maintained with good amenities and quiet neighbors. However, some units and common areas show signs of aging and could benefit from updates. Pest control responses appear inconsistent, with reports of mice and cockroaches unresolved by management. Heat systems and water pressure have occasional issues, and a few renters highlight high rent without accommodations during hardships like the pandemic. Overall, expect professional staff and clean environments but be prepared for some infrastructure shortcomings and management communication variability.

Reviews

Former tenant·8 minutes ago

The Fairfax is a great building

Pros

The building is clean and well maintained, management is responsive, staff are great.

Cons

Bathrooms are outdated, windows are small on lower floors

Former tenant·3 weeks ago

Great place to live

Pros

The building is quiet with great sound insulation. Large laundry room in basement and a nice rooftop. Short walk to 6, M, or Q.

Cons

Units can be a bit dated.

Buildings associated with NICOLAE BALUTIU

Rent-stabilized
201 East 69 Street
4.1(17)
Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

201 East 69 Street

4.1(17)

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class 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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Nicolae Balutiu

Site Manager·1 building·300 units

4.1

17 reviews