What do tenants say about Christopher Alker?

Christopher Alker has an average tenant rating of 4.4 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Christopher Alker have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Christopher Alker average 0.05 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Christopher Alker?

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Christopher Alker would recommend living there.

Is Christopher Alker on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Christopher Alker own or manage?

Christopher Alker owns or manages 36 buildings totalling 1403 units.

Has Christopher Alker had any evictions?

Christopher Alker has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Christopher Alker responsive to tenants?

80% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Christopher Alker approve of how it is run.

Has Christopher Alker had any litigation cases?

Christopher Alker has 18 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Christopher Alker

Head Officer·36 buildings·1403 units

4.4

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Christopher Alker

Christopher Alker is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.4/5 across 8 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 80% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 71 open violations, and 18 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Associated with 36 buildings and 1,403 units across The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, Christopher Alker is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About 11% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for Christopher Alker-managed buildings consistently praises cleanliness, well-maintained amenities like gyms and pools, and attentive doormen and staff contributing to a friendly community atmosphere. Responsiveness from management is generally viewed as timely, especially in the Bronx locations, although some Manhattan residents report slower responses and aging apartment fixtures needing updates. Noise levels can vary, with thinner walls causing disturbances in some buildings, and certain apartments facing weatherization issues increasing heating costs. Garbage management is typically well handled. Overall, renters find these properties comfortable and safe but suggest improvements in infrastructure, noise insulation, and enhanced communication to elevate the living experience further.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Great place to live

Pros

Friendly Package room Fitness center Quiet Family oriented

Cons

It's up a very big hill. If you commute, it will take you 10 minutes minimum to get to the main street.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Safe and pleasant

Pros

Clean and well organized. Thick walls, quiet.

Cons

Nothing. The reason we left is because of price and we wanted to try another neighborhood.

Advice to the owners

An update to the exercise room might be nice.

Buildings associated with CHRISTOPHER ALKER

225-04 88 Avenue

Bellerose

225-34 88 Avenue

Bellerose

221-33 Braddock Avenue

Bellerose

227-22 88 Avenue

Bellerose

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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 average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

11Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

50Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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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