Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by CHRISTOPHER ALKER vary in management quality. While some residents appreciate the cleanliness and location, others express concerns about pest control issues and unresponsivemanagement. The inconsistency in heat and noise levels is a common theme, with positive remarks about some superintendents and nearby amenities. Recommendations include improving owner responsiveness, addressing noise disturbances, and enhancing unit sizes. Overall, tenants value the convenient locations and well-maintained aspects of the buildings despite certain drawbacks, making them suitable choices for those seeking specific features and locales in Manhattan.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
May 29, 2019: section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Mar 17, 2021: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Christopher Alker
West Village
35 Bedford Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
33 Units • 6 Floors
3.3(3)
East Village
341 East 9 Street, Manhattan, NY 10003
14 Units • 5 Floors
3.9(3)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (6)
3.38 stars
1 month ago
Tiny apartments with a ton of cockroaches
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location and overall charm
Cons:
Cockroaches, mice, price
3.5 stars
11 months ago
Great location but noisy neighbors
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location is great, building kept clean, super is amazing, laundry room in building, recently renovated
Cons:
Thin ceilings, noisy neighbors, sound carries in the hallways/stairway
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Bad, slow management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Building kept pretty clean
Cons:
Rude, unavailable management
2.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
Something short and sweet
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighborhood, recently renovated units
Cons:
Mgmt does not respond to requests for repairs, or takes months
Advice to owner:
Change property management
4.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Great east village apt
Former Tenant
Pros:
Love the location, and it’s above a great (but not too noisy) bar. Never had any issues w management
Cons:
Small apartment sizes
3.75 stars
Over 3 years ago
Good EV building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Corporate landlord—digital and pretty responsive Great bar on bottom floor No cleanliness issues
Cons:
Not an issue for us, but it’s in a busy area, and units aren’t very big