What do tenants say about Kelly Downing?

Kelly Downing has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Kelly Downing have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Kelly Downing average 12.34 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Kelly Downing?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Kelly Downing would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Kelly Downing own or manage?

Kelly Downing owns or manages 1 building totalling 41 units.

Has Kelly Downing had any litigation cases?

Kelly Downing has 17 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Kelly Downing on the worst landlords list?

Kelly Downing was ranked #52 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2024.

Has Kelly Downing had any evictions?

Kelly Downing has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Kelly Downing responsive to tenants?

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

Kelly Downing

Head Officer·1 building·41 units

4.1

1 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Kelly Downing

Kelly Downing 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 2 evictions, 506 open violations, and 17 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Kelly Downing is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 41 units in Central Harlem, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Central Harlem in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1940s and is a mid-rise structure. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·5 months ago

Good in the area, nice apartment

Pros

Close to trains, thick walls, nice neighbors, package lockers, responsive super, mostly clean

Cons

Walk up, occasional roaches, no laundry

Buildings associated with Kelly Downing

219 W 144 St
4.1(1)
Central Harlem

219 W 144 St

4.1(1)

Central Harlem

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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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 average12.34Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

95Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

301Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

109Class 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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Kelly Downing

Head Officer·1 building·41 units

4.1

1 reviews