What do tenants say about Jose Mendez?

Jose Mendez has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

How many violations does Jose Mendez have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jose Mendez?

54% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jose Mendez would recommend living there.

Has Jose Mendez had any litigation cases?

Jose Mendez has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Jose Mendez responsive to tenants?

77% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jose Mendez approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Jose Mendez own or manage?

Jose Mendez owns or manages 1 building totalling 35 units.

Is Jose Mendez on the worst landlords list?

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

Jose Mendez

Site Manager·1 building·35 units

3.7

13 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Jose Mendez

Jose Mendez is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 13 reviews, with 54% recommending their buildings and 77% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 10 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated August 17, 2026. Across the Lower East Side in Manhattan, Jose Mendez is a site manager associated with 1 building and 35 units. The portfolio is concentrated in the Lower East Side in Manhattan. The building was built in the 1900s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for properties managed by Jose Mendez suggests a mix of positive experiences and notable concerns. While many residents appreciate the cleanliness, solid maintenance of amenities, and good noise levels, issues with pest control and management responsiveness are frequently highlighted. Tenants reported ongoing pest problems, particularly in communal areas, and delays in management response to requests. Improved communication and proactive pest management could enhance tenant satisfaction. The properties are generally in desirable locations and suitable for younger residents, but there is room for improvement regarding building maintenance and pest control efforts.

Reviews

Former tenant·28 minutes ago

fun place to live not very responsive management

Pros

good location, clean apartments, natural light

Cons

pests in laundry area

Former tenant·6 months ago

solid all around

Pros

no issues with pests, good garbage management

Cons

super was generally unresponsive or slow to respond

Buildings associated with JOSE MENDEZ

Rent-stabilized
157 Suffolk Street
3.7(13)
Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

157 Suffolk Street

3.7(13)

Lower East Side

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

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class 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

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Jose Mendez

Site Manager·1 building·35 units

3.7

13 reviews