What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 3.37 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain would recommend living there.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any litigation cases?

Ernest Mcclain has 12 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

Ernest Mcclain has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Ernest Mcclain own or manage?

Ernest Mcclain owns or manages 1 building totalling 59 units.

Is Ernest Mcclain responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ernest Mcclain approve of how it is run.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any evictions?

Ernest Mcclain has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·59 units

2.8

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 199 open violations, and 12 litigation cases. Data last updated August 29, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 59 units across Brooklyn, Ernest Mcclain is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1930s. The portfolio is concentrated in Flatbush in Brooklyn. The building is primarily mid-rise, reflecting a specific architectural style from its time. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Time to leave

Pros

Close to the subway and convenient location. Large living room

Cons

Dirty Management takes a very long time to respond to repairs unless taken to court Too many people hanging out in front of the building No one curbs their dog! Weed smoking in building

Advice to the owners

Clean up!

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Decent building, great rent, if you are nice to the super he is nice back, helps

Pros

Huge apartments, elevator typically works, laundry in basement

Cons

It always feels dirty, some residents leave trash or food around sometimes, and smoke in the hallways. Lots of package theft.

Advice to the owners

Remove the tenants who are trashing the building.

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
115 East 21 Street
2.8(4)
Flatbush

Rent-stabilized

115 East 21 Street

2.8(4)

Flatbush

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average3.37Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

71Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

86Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

41Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·59 units

2.8

4 reviews