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Michael Allen

Head Officer·1 building·710 units
4.3

13 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

15
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Michael Allen

Michael Allen is a well-regarded and reliable head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 13 reviews, with 77% recommending their buildings and 77% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 15 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 15, 2026. Michael Allen is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 1 building containing 710 units in West Chelsea, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the West Chelsea neighborhood in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 2013 and is categorized as a high-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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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.

Tenant reviews for Michael Allen’s buildings, primarily at 525 W 28th St, depict well-maintained properties with clean common areas, efficient garbage management, and generally responsive maintenance and management staff. Many residents appreciate friendly doormen, secure package handling, and safe environments. However, some concerns arise regarding inconsistent heating systems, occasional noise issues due to neighbors and external factors, and occasional unresponsiveness or rudeness from leasing or management office staff. While most tenants approve of the ownership and recommend the buildings, a few highlight frustrations with communication complexity and management's approach toward residents. Overall, expect attentive maintenance but variable management experiences.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Fantastic newish building

Pros

Great sunlight, outdoor spaces, gym

Cons

Laundry, sink, dishwasher all had some issues

Former tenant·10 months ago

Better Off somewhere else

Pros

It’s convenient and close to nice places. It has a decent package system Friendly front desks (besides the short dude)

Cons

Pretty much everything else Appliances break and poor responsiveness from management Constantly smells like pee; they do nothing to curb any of the smell besides spraying water on the building The front desk man who is on the shorter side has a terrible attitude and constantly exhibits this attitude with residents The internet connection is spotty

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Buildings associated with Michael Allen

  • 525 W 28Th St
    Top rated

    525 W 28Th St

    4.3(13)

    West Chelsea

525 W 28Th St
Top rated

525 W 28Th St

4.3(13)

West Chelsea

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class 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

FAQs

Michael Allen has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

Buildings managed by Michael Allen average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

77% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Allen would recommend living there.

Michael Allen has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

77% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Allen approve of how it is run.

Michael Allen owns or manages 1 building totalling 710 units.

Michael Allen has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Michael Allen

Head Officer·1 building·710 units
4.3

13 reviews

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