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Alex Kalajian

Head Officer·32 buildings·2202 units
4.3

20 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

6
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About Alex Kalajian

Alex Kalajian is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 20 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 75% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 87 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated August 23, 2026. Alex Kalajian is a Head Officer associated with 32 buildings and 2,202 units across the Upper West Side, South Harlem, Lenox Hill, Williamsburg, Yorkville, Hudson Heights, West Chelsea, and Gowanus in Manhattan and Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, built over a wide range from the 1890s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. About a third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Alex Kalajian reveals a generally positive management reputation, particularly in Brooklyn and select Manhattan properties. Residents praise the cleanliness, friendly doormen, and highly responsive maintenance teams, contributing to well-kept buildings with quiet neighbors and strong water pressure. However, some complaints surface in specific buildings, particularly in Manhattan, citing unresponsiveness, pest issues, poor garbage management, and maintenance delays. A few reports highlight unpleasant interactions with certain staff and outdated infrastructure. Overall, tenants appreciate the attentive management and reliable building upkeep, although some locations require improvements in responsiveness and facility modernization to meet resident expectations fully.

Reviews

Former tenant·11 minutes ago

Little Italy / Chinatown Gem

Pros

Great location and cleanliness, great appliances

Cons

Cockroaches in winter

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

best staff best building!

Pros

doormen, porters, handymen, etc. are all AMAZING! best, most helpful and reliable staff good location feels safe very nice neighbors

Cons

loud due to train proximity but not the building's fault!

Buildings associated with ALEX KALAJIAN

  • 1464 2 Avenue

    1464 2 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

  • 111 Hicks Street
    Rent-stabilized

    111 Hicks Street

    4.7(3)

    Brooklyn Heights

  • 100 Jay Street

    100 Jay Street

    4.6(8)

    DUMBO

  • 205 East 78 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    205 East 78 Street

    4.9(2)

    Lenox Hill

1464 2 Avenue

1464 2 Avenue

Lenox Hill

111 Hicks Street
Rent-stabilized

111 Hicks Street

4.7(3)

Brooklyn Heights

100 Jay Street

100 Jay Street

4.6(8)

DUMBO

205 East 78 Street
Rent-stabilized

205 East 78 Street

4.9(2)

Lenox Hill

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 average0.03Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
13Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

25Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

37Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

12Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Alex Kalajian has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

Buildings managed by Alex Kalajian average 0.03 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alex Kalajian would recommend living there.

Alex Kalajian owns or manages 32 buildings totalling 2202 units.

Alex Kalajian has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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

Alex Kalajian has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Alex Kalajian

Head Officer·32 buildings·2202 units
4.3

20 reviews

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