What do tenants say about Christopher Alker?

Christopher Alker has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Christopher Alker have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Christopher Alker average 0.04 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 5 buildings totalling 526 units.

Has Christopher Alker had any evictions?

Christopher Alker has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Has Christopher Alker had any litigation cases?

Christopher Alker has 4 housing court litigation cases 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·5 buildings·526 units

4.1

7 reviews

Highlights

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Litigation cases

About Christopher Alker

Christopher Alker is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 7 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 84% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 39 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Associated with 5 buildings and 526 units across Manhattan, Christopher Alker is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 1990s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan, including Lenox Hill, Upper West Side, and Fulton/Seaport. The buildings are mostly high-rise. About 40 percent 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 Christopher Alker's buildings highlights responsive and helpful management staff who maintain clean, well-kept properties with good heating and generally quiet environments. Many residents appreciate the friendliness of staff, especially doormen, and well-maintained amenities. However, some buildings face issues with slow elevator service, occasional noise between apartments, and pest control challenges, particularly in older buildings. Security concerns and maintenance delays have also been mentioned, suggesting opportunities for improvement in proactive upkeep and communication. Overall, renters find the buildings appealing due to attentive management and pleasant neighbors, though a few developments could benefit from enhanced responsiveness and infrastructure upgrades.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Kind, Accommodating Staff

Pros

Building management and staff are responsive and helpful.

Cons

Can hear some noise between apartments, but not too loud

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

Great staff and amazing location

Pros

Staff are fantastic, especially the doormen, Robert and Anthony. Location is unbeatable. Fairly quiet, and never had any issues with other tenants: thick walls!

Cons

Overzealous heating in winter and slow/finnicky elevators

Buildings associated with CHRISTOPHER ALKER

404 E 76 St

4.9(1)

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

305 East 72 Street

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

41 West 72 Street

3.8(2)

Upper West Side

324 Pearl Street

3.5(3)

Fulton/Seaport

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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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

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

17Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

16Class 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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