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Jose Mendez

Site Manager·1 building·36 units
3.2

10 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About Jose Mendez

Jose Mendez is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 10 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 11 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated August 6, 2026. Across the East Village in Manhattan, Jose Mendez is a site manager associated with 1 building and 36 units. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village neighborhood. The building was built in 1900 and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated building's apartments have rent-stabilized protections.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews suggest that buildings managed by Jose Mendez offer a mix of positives and significant challenges. While many residents appreciate the spacious layouts, good neighbor dynamics, and responsive superintendents, there are notable issues with heat and cleanliness, alongside inconsistent garbage management. Tenants have mentioned persistent maintenance delays and a lack of communication from management, indicating room for improvement. Moreover, concerns about pest control and noise levels were frequently raised. Overall, while there are attractive features, potential renters should be prepared for some drawbacks related to management and building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Loved the building

Pros

The huge entryway was beautiful and our first floor facing the street was perfect. The neighbors are also great and the location is perfect.

Cons

My bedroom didn’t have a window and only a door so the portable ac unit sucks. Also unit is pretty small.

Advice to the owners

Be more communicative with tenants. Many time People were sent with no heads up and emails went unanswered for a full week.

Former tenant·2 weeks ago

Good for an old building

Pros

Price was good, washer/dryer and dishwasher in every unit. Really nice and spacious stairwell.

Cons

Garbage area was not large enough and residents end up creating a mess just outside the garbage area which can get kind of gross every weekend. Had a couple packages stolen. Building is really old so windows were a bit leaky in the winter.

Buildings associated with JOSE MENDEZ

  • 170 East 2 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    170 East 2 Street

    3.2(10)

    East Village

170 East 2 Street
Rent-stabilized

170 East 2 Street

3.2(10)

East Village

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 average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
6Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

3Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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

Jose Mendez has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

Buildings managed by Jose Mendez average 0.3 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jose Mendez would recommend living there.

Jose Mendez has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Jose Mendez has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Jose Mendez owns or manages 1 building totalling 36 units.

Jose Mendez has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jose Mendez approve of how it is run.

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Jose Mendez

Site Manager·1 building·36 units
3.2

10 reviews

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