What do tenants say about Richard Melendez?

Richard Melendez has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

How many violations does Richard Melendez have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Richard Melendez average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Richard Melendez?

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Richard Melendez would recommend living there.

Has Richard Melendez had any litigation cases?

Richard Melendez has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Richard Melendez responsive to tenants?

71% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Richard Melendez approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Richard Melendez own or manage?

Richard Melendez owns or manages 1 building totalling 256 units.

Is Richard Melendez on the worst landlords list?

Richard Melendez has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Richard Melendez had any evictions?

Richard Melendez has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Richard Melendez

Officer·1 building·256 units

4.3

34 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Richard Melendez

Richard Melendez is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 34 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 71% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 11 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated October 29, 2026. Richard Melendez is an officer associated with 1 building and 256 units across the Two Bridges neighborhood in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Two Bridges in Manhattan. The building was built in 1978 and is categorized as high-rise. None 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.

Recent tenant reviews for properties managed by Richard Melendez emphasize a mix of quality living and managerial challenges. Residents appreciate the cleanliness, responsive maintenance staff, and well-maintained amenities, particularly the rooftops and communal spaces. However, pest control issues, especially with cockroaches, and inconsistent management responsiveness have been notable concerns. Rent increases have also caused frustration among tenants. Overall, while many endorse the buildings for their quality and atmosphere, there is a strong appeal for improved communication and retaining long-term tenants through fairer rent policies.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Fine with some hiccups

Pros

- free amenities (gym, indoor common area, rooftop) - good price - friendly and response building staff - solid location

Cons

we had a minor cockroach issue and our apartment in general did not seem sturdy. our bathroom towel rail would often fall and some drawers in the kitchen broke. the walls were quite thin and we had loud and irresponsive neighbors. there were often loud noises at night (ambulances).

Former tenant·5 months ago

Would be perfect without the roaches

Pros

Good amenities, super is awesome, great location, apartments are huge considering the location and rent

Cons

Roaches everywhere in this building

Advice to the owners

You need to get the roach problem under control

Buildings associated with RICHARD MELENDEZ

Top rated
275 South Street
4.3(34)
Two Bridges

Top rated

275 South Street

4.3(34)

Two Bridges

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 average0.04Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

8Class 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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