What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 3.31 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain would recommend living there.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any evictions?

Ernest Mcclain has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ernest Mcclain own or manage?

Ernest Mcclain owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Ernest Mcclain responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ernest Mcclain approve of how it is run.

Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·16 units

4.1

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a well-regarded but inconsistent head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 1 review, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 53 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 19, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 16 units across Brooklyn, Ernest Mcclain is a head officer responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Crown Heights. The portfolio spans construction from the 1920s, reflecting a single generation of development. The building is mostly low-rise, and 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 3 years ago

Great building overall

Pros

Nice neighbors and large apartment

Cons

Super changed a lot

Advice to the owners

None

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
497 Eastern Parkway
4.1(1)
Crown Heights

Rent-stabilized

497 Eastern Parkway

4.1(1)

Crown Heights

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 average3.31Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

23Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

24Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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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Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·16 units

4.1

1 reviews