What do tenants say about Michael Difonzo?

Michael Difonzo has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Difonzo have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Difonzo average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Difonzo?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Difonzo would recommend living there.

Is Michael Difonzo responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Michael Difonzo approve of how it is run.

Has Michael Difonzo had any litigation cases?

Michael Difonzo has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Michael Difonzo had any evictions?

Michael Difonzo has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Michael Difonzo own or manage?

Michael Difonzo owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 29 units.

Is Michael Difonzo on the worst landlords list?

Michael Difonzo has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Michael Difonzo

Shareholder·9 buildings·29 units

3.5

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Difonzo

Michael Difonzo is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 1 review, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 2 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated August 27, 2026. Michael Difonzo is a shareholder associated with 9 buildings and 29 units across South Harlem, Washington Heights, and Hamilton Heights in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Washington Heights in Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between 1898 and 1926, reflecting a range of historical styles. The portfolio primarily consists of low-rise buildings. Approximately 44 percent 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

Inexperienced Landlord

Pros

Big apartment , no rodents or roaches.

Cons

Building dirty, nasty management, bell never work, heat on in the summer, no heat in the winter

Advice to the owners

Listen to tenants without sending nasty responses

Buildings associated with MICHAEL DIFONZO

Good cause

2202 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

South Harlem

Good cause

964 St Nicholas Avenue

Washington Heights

Good cause

554 West 149 Street

Hamilton Heights

Rent-stabilized

2105 Frederick Douglass Boulevard

South Harlem

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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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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Michael Difonzo

Shareholder·9 buildings·29 units

3.5

1 reviews