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J

James Ayala

Site Manager·17 buildings·57 units
3.7

12 reviews

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3
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by James Ayala reveal a generally responsive and approachable landlord who is appreciated for timely communication and maintenance. Many tenants note clean, well-lit spaces and pet-friendly policies, with management often described as generous and attentive. However, consistent issues include pest infestations, particularly rodents and cockroaches, and building upkeep challenges such as mold, outdated appliances, and occasional delays in addressing repairs. Some residents express concerns about noise levels and non-functioning amenities like buzzers. Overall, while the management shows commitment to tenant satisfaction, improvements in pest control and infrastructure maintenance are advised to elevate living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Solid place to live in 2019/2020

Pros

Great light, solid space, responsive owner

Cons

One of the rooms had a bad leak and plaster started falling from the ceiling. Since it was during lockdown it wasn't fixed until after I moved out

Former tenant·6 months ago

Solid rent controlled apartment

Pros

Great price for the size, responsive management team, great location and access to transit, nice neighbors, pet friendly

Cons

A bit outdated

Buildings associated with JAMES AYALA

  • 106 Rear Ellery Street

    106 Rear Ellery Street

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • 139 Wilson Avenue
    Good cause

    139 Wilson Avenue

    2.9(1)

    Bushwick

  • 258 Stagg St
    Rent-stabilized

    258 Stagg St

    1.8(1)

    East Williamsburg

  • 256 Stagg Street
    Rent-stabilized

    256 Stagg Street

    East Williamsburg

106 Rear Ellery Street

106 Rear Ellery Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

139 Wilson Avenue
Good cause

139 Wilson Avenue

2.9(1)

Bushwick

258 Stagg St
Rent-stabilized

258 Stagg St

1.8(1)

East Williamsburg

256 Stagg Street
Rent-stabilized

256 Stagg Street

East Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.52Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
27Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

31Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

43Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

43Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

James Ayala

Site Manager·17 buildings·57 units
3.7

12 reviews

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