Review Summary for Frank Alba
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by Frank Alba as a mix of positives and areas needing improvement. Tenants appreciate the friendly staff, cleanliness, and safety measures, including recent upgrades like CCTV and cashless laundry systems. However, issues such as low water pressure, noisy neighbors, and slow elevators have been noted. Suggestions for upgrades in infrastructure and better management of common areas have been made to enhance the overall living experience. Despite some drawbacks, tenants generally approve of the owner's responsiveness and recommend staying in the buildings managed by Frank Alba.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.03 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 07, 2018: section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the kitchenette located at apt 1b, 1st story, section at west
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Feb 07, 2019: section 27-2018 admin. code: abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3q, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''a''
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Frank Alba
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Kew Gardens
119-37 Metropolitan Avenue, Queens, NY 11415
96 Units • 6 Floors
3.4(3)
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
Renter Recommendations
--% of renters recommend this building
--% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (3)
2.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Decent Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Lived in this building 10 years ago, left and returned 2 years ago. Friendly staff and superintendent. Laundry in building (recently updated to a cashless system). CCTV was installed.
Cons:
Low water pressure, slow elevator.
Advice to owner:
Like the recent upgrades. The elevators need work though.
2.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Older Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Laundry in basement available during day time, Elevators, Nice staff
Cons:
Older elevator, sometimes heat not delivered throughout the night.
Advice to owner:
Building hasn’t changed much in the 12 years. Needs some upgrading.
4.67 stars
Over 3 years ago
Apt Review
Former Tenant
Pros:
Building is clean and safe
Cons:
Noise and messy trash area due to ignorant tenants
Advice to owner:
More cameras. Enforcement of proper trash area use