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Alex Kalajian

Head Officer·32 buildings·2202 units
4.3

21 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 21 reviews, with 77% recommending their buildings and 77% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 6 evictions, 91 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated October 12, 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 reviews of buildings managed by Alex Kalajian reveal a mix of experiences among residents. On the positive side, many tenants commend the cleanliness, responsive management, and helpful staff across various properties. Amenities such as gyms and well-maintained common areas are frequently highlighted. However, there are notable concerns regarding pest control, ongoing maintenance delays, and inconsistent management quality in certain buildings, leading to frustration among some residents. Overall, while most tenants appreciate the effort put into property upkeep, a few buildings suffer from poor management that detracts from the overall experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Great place by the park

Pros

Great super, although was switched recently. Great door staff and clean gym

Cons

Not much recently. Things have been great

Former tenant·11 minutes ago

Little Italy / Chinatown Gem

Pros

Great location and cleanliness, great appliances

Cons

Cockroaches in winter

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

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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
12Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

28Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

41Class A
Non-hazardous

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

10Class 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 21 reviews.

Buildings managed by Alex Kalajian average 0.04 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

77% 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.

77% 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

21 reviews

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