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Matel Realty Llc

Corporate Owner·42 buildings·818 units
3.5

113 reviews

Highlights

5
Evictions
9
Litigation cases

About Matel Realty Llc

Matel Realty Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 113 reviews, with 54% recommending their buildings and 63% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 100 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Across Gramercy Park, Chelsea, East Village, West Village, Kips Bay, and Flatiron in Manhattan, Matel Realty LLC is a corporate owner associated with 42 buildings and 818 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between 1837 and 1970, representing a variety of architectural styles and historical significance. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, providing a diverse living experience within the associated neighborhoods. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, making affordable housing options available to renters. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for MATEL REALTY LLC indicate a mix of experiences across several buildings. Residents appreciate the prime locations and generally decent living spaces, but significant issues persist, particularly regarding management’s responsiveness and building cleanliness. Garbage management is frequently criticized, with many noting unsightly messes. While heating and water pressure are often rated positively, pest control remains a concern for some. Tenants urge the need for improvement in building maintenance and overall management engagement. Despite some positive experiences, many residents find the unresponsiveness of the landlord to be a major drawback, impacting their overall satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 days ago

Amazing location, ownership is bad

Pros

Cleaners for hallways come once a week. Location is AMAZING

Cons

Trash management outside is insanely bad and makes the building look terrible, landlord unresponsive to texts, saw 1 large roach every few months, heat gets way too high in winter

Former tenant·14 hours ago

Great location and building

Pros

Elevator, location, no loud noise, responsive staff

Cons

Packages stolen, basement dirty

Buildings associated with MATEL REALTY LLC

  • 315 East 5 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    315 East 5 Street

    4.6(4)

    East Village

  • 515 East 6 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    515 East 6 Street

    3.5(7)

    East Village

  • 325 East 21 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    325 East 21 Street

    3.4(16)

    Gramercy Park

  • 57 East 7 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    57 East 7 Street

    4.8(1)

    East Village

315 East 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

315 East 5 Street

4.6(4)

East Village

515 East 6 Street
Rent-stabilized

515 East 6 Street

3.5(7)

East Village

325 East 21 Street
Rent-stabilized

325 East 21 Street

3.4(16)

Gramercy Park

57 East 7 Street
Rent-stabilized

57 East 7 Street

4.8(1)

East Village

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 average0.12Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
18Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

54Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

28Class 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

FAQs

Matel Realty LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 113 reviews.

Buildings managed by Matel Realty LLC average 0.12 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

54% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Matel Realty LLC would recommend living there.

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Matel Realty LLC approve of how it is run.

Matel Realty LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Matel Realty LLC owns or manages 42 buildings totalling 818 units.

Matel Realty LLC has 9 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Matel Realty LLC has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Matel Realty Llc

Corporate Owner·42 buildings·818 units
3.5

113 reviews

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