What do tenants say about John Portelli?

John Portelli has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does John Portelli have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by John Portelli average 1.0 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by John Portelli?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by John Portelli would recommend living there.

How many buildings does John Portelli own or manage?

John Portelli owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Has John Portelli had any litigation cases?

John Portelli has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Has John Portelli had any evictions?

John Portelli has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Is John Portelli responsive to tenants?

75% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by John Portelli approve of how it is run.

Is John Portelli on the worst landlords list?

John Portelli has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

John Portelli

Site Manager·1 building·16 units

3.5

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About John Portelli

John Portelli is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 16 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 11, 2026. John Portelli is a site manager associated with 1 building and 16 units in the East Village of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of John Portelli's buildings indicate a mix of experiences. Residents appreciate the convenient locations and generally responsive maintenance staff, though building cleanliness, particularly in trash areas, and issues with pests have been significant concerns. Noise levels vary, with some apartments being quieter than others, but heating issues persist in certain units. A few tenants reported ongoing structural problems, like crumbling ceilings, hindering overall satisfaction. Overall, while some renters see potential in the buildings, many suggest necessary improvements to management and maintenance practices to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·28 seconds ago

Liveable but not ideal

Pros

Convenient location Fair prices Maintenance is pretty speedy and friendly

Cons

Trash room and hallways are pretty dirty Loud street noise Super did not respond to messages about cockroaches

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Kind of falling apart

Pros

Location is great for the weekends Not super loud at any time of the day

Cons

So many issues: the ceiling in my bedroom crumbles onto my stuff all the time. They’ve fixed it twice and it just keeps happening Our radiators in the winter make the loudest sound and it kept my roommate awake Far from all subway lines. The best option is the bus Recently our hot water has not been working. They say they fixed it but i have not noticed a difference

Buildings associated with JOHN PORTELLI

Rent-stabilized
545 East 5 Street
3.5(4)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

545 East 5 Street

3.5(4)

East Village

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

16Class 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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John Portelli

Site Manager·1 building·16 units

3.5

4 reviews