What do tenants say about Shay Alster?

Shay Alster has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Shay Alster have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Shay Alster average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Shay Alster?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Shay Alster would recommend living there.

Is Shay Alster on the worst landlords list?

Shay Alster has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Shay Alster had any litigation cases?

Shay Alster has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Shay Alster responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Shay Alster approve of how it is run.

Has Shay Alster had any evictions?

Shay Alster has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Shay Alster

Shareholder·1 building·6 units

3.4

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Shay Alster

Shay Alster is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 3 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Across Central Harlem in Manhattan, Shay Alster is a shareholder associated with 1 building and 6 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Central Harlem. The building was built in 1909 and is classified as primarily low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·6 months ago

Non responsive managemebt

Pros

Quiet, nice area

Cons

Management not responsive

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Relatively quiet and well-kept building

Pros

Neighbors are great and mostly quiet

Cons

It is difficult to get the super’s attention and basic fixes sometimes.

Buildings associated with SHAY ALSTER

Rent-stabilized
53 West 127 Street
3.4(2)
Central Harlem

Rent-stabilized

53 West 127 Street

3.4(2)

Central Harlem

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 average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Shay Alster

Shareholder·1 building·6 units

3.4

2 reviews