What do tenants say about Christopher Fanelli?

Christopher Fanelli has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

How many violations does Christopher Fanelli have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Christopher Fanelli average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Christopher Fanelli?

37% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Christopher Fanelli would recommend living there.

Has Christopher Fanelli had any litigation cases?

Christopher Fanelli has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is Christopher Fanelli on the worst landlords list?

Christopher Fanelli has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Christopher Fanelli had any evictions?

Christopher Fanelli has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Christopher Fanelli own or manage?

Christopher Fanelli owns or manages 1 building totalling 31 units.

Is Christopher Fanelli responsive to tenants?

46% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Christopher Fanelli approve of how it is run.

Christopher Fanelli

Site Manager·1 building·31 units

3.5

11 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Christopher Fanelli

Christopher Fanelli is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 11 reviews, with 37% recommending their buildings and 46% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 4 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Across Morningside Heights in Manhattan, Christopher Fanelli is a site manager associated with 1 building containing 31 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Morningside Heights in Manhattan. The building was built in 1905 and is classified as a mid-rise. All of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight Christopher Fanelli's buildings as a mix of both charm and issues. While some appreciate the spaciousness and convenience of amenities like elevators and laundry, others have faced pest problems, especially with mice and cockroaches. There are concerns about cleanliness, heat quality, and unresponsiveness to maintenance issues. The neighborhood and building appearance receive positive feedback, but the management's organization and promptness are areas needing improvement. Overall, the buildings under this landlord have a polarized reputation, with some residents approving while others strongly disapprove due to various maintenance and management issues.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Charm is a good and bad thing

Pros

Cute and mostly spacious

Cons

Really cute and charming but some of the stuff that's painted over is done poorly

Former tenant·2 months ago

Decent Apartment, Not Amazing

Pros

Has elevator and laundry in building

Cons

Build quality of the unit was poor, especially bathroom

Buildings associated with CHRISTOPHER FANELLI

Rent-stabilized
189 Claremont Avenue
3.5(11)
Morningside Heights

Rent-stabilized

189 Claremont Avenue

3.5(11)

Morningside 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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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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