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Joseph Balaj

Head Officer·3 buildings·147 units
2.1

4 reviews

Highlights

20
Evictions
34
Litigation cases

About Joseph Balaj

Joseph Balaj is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.1/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 20 evictions, 295 open violations, and 34 litigation cases. Data last updated August 16, 2026. Across Williamsbridge, Norwood, and Kingsbridge Heights in The Bronx, Joseph Balaj is a Head Officer associated with 3 buildings and 147 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx. The buildings were built primarily in the 1930s and are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Not worth paying cash

Pros

Nothing good at all

Cons

Mice everywhere Horrible management

Advice to the owners

Learn how to contact your tenants and fix things on time

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Horrible LANDLORD & MANAGEMENTS

Pros

Nothing at all because of the lack of garbage care, everyone leaves there garbage in the hallways, cameras don’t work, elevator is always out of service & Smells like WEED ALL DAY LONG!

Cons

EVERYTHING IS HORRIBLE AS I EXPLAINED IN THE PROS

Advice to the owners

PLEASE DO YOUR TENETS A FAVOR AND FIX THE WHOLE BUILDING.

Buildings associated with JOSEPH BALAJ

  • 3225 Olinville Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    3225 Olinville Avenue

    Williamsbridge

  • 3444 Knox Place
    Rent-stabilized

    3444 Knox Place

    2.4(3)

    Norwood

  • 2855 Claflin Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2855 Claflin Avenue

    1.8(1)

    Kingsbridge Heights

3225 Olinville Avenue
Rent-stabilized

3225 Olinville Avenue

Williamsbridge

3444 Knox Place
Rent-stabilized

3444 Knox Place

2.4(3)

Norwood

2855 Claflin Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2855 Claflin Avenue

1.8(1)

Kingsbridge Heights

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.00Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
133Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

132Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

30Class 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

Joseph Balaj has an average tenant rating of 2.1 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joseph Balaj average 2.0 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Balaj would recommend living there.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Balaj approve of how it is run.

Joseph Balaj owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 147 units.

Joseph Balaj has 20 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joseph Balaj has 34 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Joseph Balaj

Head Officer·3 buildings·147 units
2.1

4 reviews

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