What do tenants say about Joseph Motta?

Joseph Motta has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Joseph Motta have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joseph Motta average 0.28 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joseph Motta?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Motta would recommend living there.

Has Joseph Motta had any litigation cases?

Joseph Motta has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Motta on the worst landlords list?

Joseph Motta has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Joseph Motta own or manage?

Joseph Motta owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 38 units.

Has Joseph Motta had any evictions?

Joseph Motta has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Joseph Motta responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Motta approve of how it is run.

Joseph Motta

Head Officer·2 buildings·38 units

3.8

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joseph Motta

Joseph Motta is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 11 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 38 units across Manhattan, Joseph Motta is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1910s, reflecting a specific historical development period. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Joseph Motta reveals a mixed experience. Several residents praise the cleanliness, efficient garbage management, high ceilings, and well-maintained, renovated apartments, noting responsive and attentive management. However, issues persist in some properties, including significant pest infestations, especially mice, and heating problems. Noise levels and thin walls between units have been noted as minor drawbacks. Garbage management can sometimes be inconsistent during weekends, leading to odor complaints. While many tenants approve of the owner's responsiveness and recommend the buildings, others express dissatisfaction due to pest issues and slower management response, indicating variable maintenance quality across his portfolio.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Clean well managed building

Pros

supers keep the building very clean, apartments have high ceilings, newly renovated units

Cons

walls are thin between units

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Mice infested and the owners a d*ck

Pros

Everything is perfect except the mice

Cons

MICE MICE MICE

Advice to the owners

Have a heart

Buildings associated with JOSEPH MOTTA

Rent-stabilized

317 East 83 Street

4.4(2)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

321 East 90 Street

3.3(1)

Yorkville

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 average0.28Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Joseph Motta

Head Officer·2 buildings·38 units

3.8

3 reviews