What do tenants say about Christopher Alker?

Christopher Alker has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 3 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?

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Christopher Alker would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Christopher Alker own or manage?

Christopher Alker owns or manages 1 building totalling 235 units.

Is Christopher Alker responsive to tenants?

67% 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 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Christopher Alker had any evictions?

Christopher Alker has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Christopher Alker on the worst landlords list?

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

Christopher Alker

Officer·1 building·235 units

4.5

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Christopher Alker

Christopher Alker is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 12 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 26, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 235 units across Brooklyn, Christopher Alker is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans a significant era of development. The portfolio is concentrated in Downtown Brooklyn. The building was built in 1964 and is classified as a high-rise. All 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 buildings managed by Christopher Alker reflects well-maintained and clean properties with friendly, helpful staff and effective doorman services. Residents appreciate the quiet environment and strong pest control, contributing to a comfortable living experience. However, some reviews mention occasional maintenance issues, inconsistent management responsiveness, and communication challenges due to frequent management turnover. Construction noise from nearby projects also affects the experience for some renters. Despite these concerns, many tenants recommend the buildings, valuing their location and the efforts to keep common areas in good condition. Prospective renters should anticipate generally good management coupled with occasional communication and maintenance delays.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 hours ago

Good Place to Live

Pros

Overall, this is a good place to live. The building has had several recent updates, and the common areas are kept clean. The staff is friendly and helpful, which makes for a welcoming atmosphere.

Cons

The main downsides are the building management and occasional maintenance issues. Management is not always very responsive, and there seems to be frequent turnover among the management team, which can make communication and issue resolution inconsistent. Additionally, the water sometimes runs cold, which can be inconvenient.

Former tenant·2 months ago

Amazing staff and great building!

Pros

So well-located and the best doormen! We love the staff.

Cons

Construction on the municipal buildings behind the unit are ongoing

Buildings associated with CHRISTOPHER ALKER

Rent-stabilized
85 Livingston Street
4.5(3)
Downtown Brooklyn

Rent-stabilized

85 Livingston Street

4.5(3)

Downtown Brooklyn

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 average0.05Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

10Class 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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