What do tenants say about Avalonbay Communities, INC.?

Avalonbay Communities, INC. has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 200 reviews.

How many violations does Avalonbay Communities, INC. have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Avalonbay Communities, INC. average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Avalonbay Communities, INC.?

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Avalonbay Communities, INC. would recommend living there.

Is Avalonbay Communities, INC. responsive to tenants?

79% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Avalonbay Communities, INC. approve of how it is run.

Is Avalonbay Communities, INC. on the worst landlords list?

Avalonbay Communities, INC. has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Avalonbay Communities, INC. own or manage?

Avalonbay Communities, INC. owns or manages 16 buildings totalling 4085 units.

Has Avalonbay Communities, INC. had any evictions?

Avalonbay Communities, INC. has 169 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Avalonbay Communities, INC. had any litigation cases?

Avalonbay Communities, INC. has 16 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Avalonbay Communities, Inc.

Corporate Owner·16 buildings·4085 units

4.3

200 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

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

Highlights

169

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Avalonbay Communities, Inc.

Avalonbay Communities, Inc. is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 200 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 79% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 169 evictions, 38 open violations, and 16 litigation cases. Data last updated October 25, 2026. Across Hunters Point, Midtown, Downtown Brooklyn, Hell's Kitchen, Morningside Heights, West Chelsea, and the East Village in Queens, Manhattan, and Brooklyn, Avalonbay Communities, INC. is a corporate owner associated with 16 buildings and 4,085 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs. The buildings were constructed primarily from the late 1990s to the early 2010s, representing a modern era of development. The buildings are predominantly high-rise, accommodating a majority of rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of properties managed by AvalonBay Communities, Inc. emphasize their strong management and responsive staff, with tenants frequently noting the cleanliness, effective garbage management, and well-maintained amenities. Residents generally appreciate the attentive maintenance teams, although some concerns arise regarding noisy environments, particularly from street traffic and thin walls. Elevator issues appear to be a recurring challenge, often resulting in extended wait times. While many tenants value the buildings' upkeep and community feel, several reviews indicate frustrations with rising rental costs and occasional maintenance delays that need attention. Overall, residents tend to recommend the buildings for their quality service and amenities.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good building, some problems

Pros

Good building, good space, responsive management

Cons

Can get loud in apartments facing 8th ave, laundry and facilities don’t always work even though there’s a mandatory 100/pp amenity fee

Former tenant·just now

Fantastic semi-luxury apartment building

Pros

- Fantastic concierge team - Great maintenance team with prompt repairs - Reasonably soundproof - Great community

Cons

- Street noise does travel up

Buildings associated with AVALONBAY COMMUNITIES, INC.

Rent-stabilized

253 West 49 Street

Midtown

Top rated

100 Willoughby Street

4.6(40)

Downtown Brooklyn

Rent-stabilized

509 West 51 Street

Hell's Kitchen

Top rated

525 W 28th St

4.3(13)

West Chelsea

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

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Neighbors

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

8Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

27Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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