What do tenants say about Donald Hastings?

Donald Hastings has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Donald Hastings have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Donald Hastings average 0.76 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Donald Hastings?

12% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Donald Hastings would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Donald Hastings own or manage?

Donald Hastings owns or manages 1 building totalling 185 units.

Is Donald Hastings responsive to tenants?

23% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Donald Hastings approve of how it is run.

Has Donald Hastings had any litigation cases?

Donald Hastings has 27 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Donald Hastings had any evictions?

Donald Hastings has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Donald Hastings on the worst landlords list?

Donald Hastings has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Donald Hastings

Head Officer·1 building·185 units

2.8

9 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Donald Hastings

Donald Hastings is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 9 reviews, with 12% recommending their buildings and 23% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 142 open violations, and 27 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Donald Hastings is a Head Officer associated with 1 building containing 185 units in Fort George, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Fort George in Manhattan. Built in 1928, the building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by Donald Hastings reveal significant concerns regarding management quality and pest control issues. While some residents appreciate the cleanliness and location, many express dissatisfaction with the owner's responsiveness and the overall maintenance of the buildings. Reports of roaches, rats, and inadequate repair responses are common, contributing to a poor living experience. In light of these issues, tenants recommend urgent improvements in pest management, better maintenance practices, and more responsive management to enhance overall satisfaction. Though some tenants find positive aspects, the general sentiment leans negatively regarding the overall management of the properties.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Roaches never die

Pros

Usual quiet building; super is fairly responsive when he is on-site (not on weeks-long trips); trash chutes

Cons

Roaches moved in shortly after they did poor job of fixing massive water damage/flooding from floor above and they have been impossible to eradicate. Have to sign up for pest control in lobby every month

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Look in a different direction

Pros

Convenience location to public transportation

Cons

Rats and roaches in the apartment, noises, package stolen

Advice to the owners

Do better

Buildings associated with DONALD HASTINGS

Rent-stabilized
34 Hillside Avenue
2.8(9)
Fort George

Rent-stabilized

34 Hillside Avenue

2.8(9)

Fort George

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 average0.76Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

35Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

100Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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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Donald Hastings

Head Officer·1 building·185 units

2.8

9 reviews