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Augustine Ayala

Site Manager·14 buildings·48 units
3.7

10 reviews

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2
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants renting from Augustine Ayala generally find the management to be responsive, approachable, and attentive to their needs. The landlord is praised for prompt repairs, frequent communication, and friendliness, with some describing the experience as exceptionally positive and family-run. Buildings tend to be well-maintained, clean, and located in convenient neighborhoods, though a few renters note occasional pest issues and aging apartment features. While some properties are rent-stabilized offering good value, a few others are not, leading to concerns about rent increases. Overall, renters appreciate the landlord’s commitment to tenant satisfaction and building upkeep despite minor imperfections.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Solid place to live in 2019/2020

Pros

Great light, solid space, responsive owner

Cons

One of the rooms had a bad leak and plaster started falling from the ceiling. Since it was during lockdown it wasn't fixed until after I moved out

Former tenant·6 months ago

Solid rent controlled apartment

Pros

Great price for the size, responsive management team, great location and access to transit, nice neighbors, pet friendly

Cons

A bit outdated

Buildings associated with AUGUSTINE AYALA

  • 106 Rear Ellery Street

    106 Rear Ellery Street

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • 256 Stagg Street
    Rent-stabilized

    256 Stagg Street

    East Williamsburg

  • 258 Stagg St
    Rent-stabilized

    258 Stagg St

    1.8(1)

    East Williamsburg

  • 139 Wilson Avenue
    Good cause

    139 Wilson Avenue

    2.9(1)

    Bushwick

106 Rear Ellery Street

106 Rear Ellery Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant

256 Stagg Street
Rent-stabilized

256 Stagg Street

East Williamsburg

258 Stagg St
Rent-stabilized

258 Stagg St

1.8(1)

East Williamsburg

139 Wilson Avenue
Good cause

139 Wilson Avenue

2.9(1)

Bushwick

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average2.56Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
24Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

21Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

38Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

40Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Augustine Ayala

Site Manager·14 buildings·48 units
3.7

10 reviews

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