Testimonials:
Little Italy of the Bronx – Arthur Ave – is known for its hidden gems. Alfonso is the “hidden gem” of the real estate scene, in particular for the graduate student, professor, or young professional. Amidst an array of other overpriced, impersonal, and frankly unattractive offerings, Al and his properties are a goldmine. Renting with Al means not merely securing an unbelievably lovely and unique apartment, but also involves entering into a community; this is the quiet, respectful, and familial atmosphere that Al has labored to create and is careful in cultivating. I have never seen or heard of anything like this in NYC. Tenants that know neither neighbor nor landlord are often the standard in New York. With Al, this is not the case! As I’m sure his other tenants will tell you, the beautiful spaces and design (my friends always make comments on the exposed brick!) are only one half of the deal. The atmosphere, professionalism, and peace of mind generated by Al and his familial treatment of his renters has made my stay here a dream. To say that you’ll avoid the typical NYC renting headaches at one of his places is an understatement. You may not want to leave!
Michael Innocente
“Over the past 4 years that I’ve lived in the Bronx I certainly couldn’t even imagine living anywhere else or working with any other landlord. The area is truly wonderful (whether it is for the food or the nearby Botanical Gardens and Zoo), and Al really is the best landlord a tenant could ask for: he is honest, reliable, and extremely friendly. Al truly cares for his tenants, and that alone is enough to recommend him. He has been telling me since I first moved in that he ‘is trying to build a community here,’ and that is precisely what he has done. This is the only place I’ve ever lived where I wasn’t constantly awoken in the night by unruly neighbors and I knew that I could always trust the people around me. Financially, his rates are the fairest that I’ve seen in the city and the apartments are top-notch. I’ve witnessed firsthand the care and professionalism Al puts into every interaction with his clients, as well as into maintaining and renovating his apartments. On top of it all, I even have had access to a number of amenities that are virtually impossible to find anywhere else in the city (a ceiling fan, wall-mounted A/C unit, in-unit laundry, etc.) and while those may not be available on all of Al’s properties, you can be sure that every apartment is a real gem. The comfort and peace of mind that renting with Al has given me has made pursuing my PhD that much easier and less stressful. I cannot recommend this service enough.”
Garret McDonald
“I highly recommend this group as landlords. I have been renting from them for two years and I am very satisfied.
The landlord is very congenial and fair to renters. The properties are kept up and problems are fixed promptly.
So check these people out, you can’t go wrong renting from them.”
Diane Auslander
“I have been renting from this group for almost four years and have had an overall positive experience. They seek to create
a “family” feel among renters and and landlord and have been fair in regard to rent, roommates, etc. As advertised on this website, the neighborhood is good — great restaurants and shops and conveniently located close to trains and buses. I also feel safe in the neighborhood. My one critique — sometimes it takes a while to get things fixed (though “emergency” issues are usually dealt with promptly). Eventually problems are taken care of, but the landlords sometimes need prompting/reminding!”
Krista Stevens
“I can absolutely recommend this service to anyone looking for a studio or apartment in the Fordham University/Little Italy area of the Bronx. I lived in the studio apartment on 187th for 2 years while obtaining my graduate degree from Fordham University. The studio was perfect: very spacious, huge kitchen, wood floors, very tall ceilings, washer/dryer combo in the studio, skylights, no noisy neighbors, and a great landlord always available to resolve maintenance issues or just to share a strong cup of espresso and a chat. In a city full of tiny apartments with outrageous broker fees and sleepless nights due to obnoxious neighbors on all sides, this studio was a gem!”
Jonathan
“I recommend this group to anyone who is looking for an apartment in the Fordham area. My apartment was extremely quiet and well maintained with a newly remodeled kitchen and bathroom as well as a washer and dryer in unit which it is nearly impossible to find any apartment in the Bronx with a washer and dryer in unit. I also highly recommend the owner of this service. He responds to an email or phone call in minutes and is there whenever you need him to address any problem or concern. He also makes sure to rent to the right people and is concerned with a high turnover rate so you never have to worry about who your neighbors will be and can trust that your neighbors are great people as well!”
Amanda Furiasse
“Al is by far the best landlord I have had in over 20 years. As someone who has rented the world over, I can testify that he is indeed most professional and honest – no hidden charges and a most caring landlord who fixes any problems that tenants might have in his many apartments in the Fordham area. I recommend him most strongly.”
Arvind Thomas, PhD Assistant Professor, UCLA