E
Empire Management America Corp.
Corporate Owner
•2 Properties
•109 Units
•Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
Review Summary for Empire Management America Corp.
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Tenant reviews for buildings managed by EMPIRE MANAGEMENT AMERICA CORP. reveal a mixed experience. While some appreciate well-maintained units and responsive supers, many highlight significant issues such as poor cleanliness, pest infestations, and inadequate garbage management. Noise levels and building maintenance often fall short, with complaints about slow or nonresponsive management despite proactive superintendents. Several dwellings suffer from outdated conditions and security concerns, including broken doors and construction disturbances. Overall, renters advise increased attentiveness and better upkeep from management, as many feel their concerns are neglected, though a few still find value in the location and responsive onsite staff.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.81 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
23
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Aug 23, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet cover at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 56, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Show all
Hazardous
68
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jun 07, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch and it's assemblies at door to east yard at public hall, 1st story
Show all
Immediately hazardous
107
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jun 07, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door , 1st story
Show all
Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
Show all
All Properties Associated with Empire Management America Corp.
/-73.953276,40.823749,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Hamilton Heights
603 West 140 Street, Manhattan, NY 10031
56 Units • 6 Floors
4.1(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
/-73.937753,40.856284,14/640x640@2x?access_token=pk.eyJ1Ijoib3BlbmlnbG9vIiwiYSI6ImNsYjNmMjVwdzBjeHgzd21wYmJmZDB0eGYifQ.XZvZCOh51yXuDBE-I3Bg0A)
Hudson Heights
282 Cabrini Boulevard, Manhattan, NY 10033
53 Units • 6 Floors
2.7(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (10)
1 stars
3 months ago
Warning: Don’t move here
Former Tenant
Pros:
Heat and nothing
Cons:
I’ve lived here for 5 years. Fred Ohebshalom is the landlord, and he was named the worst landlord in NYC in 2024. Lobby door is always open, My neighbor is a drug dealer. Construction happens every day, for two years straight. There are rats and bugs everywhere. Five apartments are empty now. Management is terrible and completely useless. Overall, I can’t wait to move out.
Advice to owner:
Just be a human being
4.75 stars
Over 1 year ago
Amazing apartment unit
Former Tenant
Pros:
Well maintained building
Cons:
Heat is not super strong
Advice to owner:
N/A
4.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
thank god for the super!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Close by a park
Wonderful neighborhood staples like clean deli, awesome restaurants, and close to the train
Great supe! Responsive and communicative
Noise is very minimal
Modern appliances
Nice color scheme of newer apartments
Back apartments have great natural light
Wonderful neighborhood staples like clean deli, awesome restaurants, and close to the train
Great supe! Responsive and communicative
Noise is very minimal
Modern appliances
Nice color scheme of newer apartments
Back apartments have great natural light
Cons:
Tiny closests
If your apartment wraps the elevator - room that shares a wall with the elevator means you’ll hear the doors open/close and people talking inside the elevator when using it to go/down at all hours.
Elevator usually stops working every couple of weeks
Only 1 or 2 out of the 3 washers works at a time. Spent almost 4 months with just 1 working.
One neighbor has a vicious dog that doesn’t stop growling and lunging at you.
Mail can sometimes go missing but supe usually saves it for you and will let you know where to find it
If your apartment wraps the elevator - room that shares a wall with the elevator means you’ll hear the doors open/close and people talking inside the elevator when using it to go/down at all hours.
Elevator usually stops working every couple of weeks
Only 1 or 2 out of the 3 washers works at a time. Spent almost 4 months with just 1 working.
One neighbor has a vicious dog that doesn’t stop growling and lunging at you.
Mail can sometimes go missing but supe usually saves it for you and will let you know where to find it
3.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Loved the super!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super is amazing!!
Cons:
Management company is terrible
2.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Avoid this place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean basement and garbage area
Cons:
Minimal cleaning of hallways and entryway. Front door broken for several years doesn't close securely. Filthy entry mat, not replaced for years. Rodent and roach issues throughout entire building. Lead paint issues.
Advice to owner:
Do you job.
2.5 stars
Over 4 years ago
Really needs work
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is really the only selling point for this building.
Cons:
The building seems to have a lot of concerns and issues that has not be addressed.
Advice to owner:
Please invest more time listening to your tenants.
2.38 stars
Over 4 years ago
Dirty old building in a nice block
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location is ideal
Cons:
Dirty
Mice
Facilities are dirty (laundry)
Landlord never responds
Old apartments (walls falling apart)
Súper is useless
Mice
Facilities are dirty (laundry)
Landlord never responds
Old apartments (walls falling apart)
Súper is useless
Advice to owner:
Building has so much potential but no effort is put in. Fixing random apartments will not fix the building overall. The tenants in nice apartments will leave if they have to share the space with dirt, mice, and won’t pay the high rents
1.62 stars
Over 4 years ago
Welcome to your Bronx home; Rat city; awful managment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good location; heat
Cons:
I got 7 rats in past 3 months; neighbors changing; lots of huge dogs; barking; managment is nasty. People screaming; welcome to your bronx home
Advice to owner:
Return my security deposit for 282 Cabrini Blvd
4.38 stars
Over 4 years ago
Uptown pros, if you have patience
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building has a great super and the units have lots of space. Very little noise issues from neighbors.
Cons:
The owner/management company is extremely disorganized. Do not expect quick turn around times for your requests.
Advice to owner:
Improve your customer service.
3.88 stars
Over 4 years ago
Has potential, but not well maintained
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is EXCELLENT! Garbage and recycle is sorted and handled properly and building is kept relatively clean.
Cons:
The non-renovated units are very old and not well maintained. Super is pretty responsive, but building management doesn’t care and isn’t responsive. Some units and common areas are falling apart.