What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 0.8 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain would recommend living there.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any litigation cases?

Ernest Mcclain has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

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 10 units.

Is Ernest Mcclain responsive to tenants?

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

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

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

Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·10 units

2.5

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 8 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 10 units across Brooklyn, Ernest Mcclain is a head officer responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Clinton Hill. The portfolio includes a building that was built in 1885, reflecting a historical era of development. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated units 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·6 months ago

Affordable rent but poor building management

Pros

Rent stabilized and high ceilings

Cons

Building management is not responsive and issues can take years for them to fix. They drag their feet to do anything since it’s a rent stabilized building.

Advice to the owners

Improve building and apartment maintenance.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Ownership only does what is legally required.

Pros

Beautiful community-oriented neighborhood, close to everything, with good neighbors. Good appliances.

Cons

Management does not answer the phone or respond to any requests of any kind. The only way to contact management and get a response is by filing complaints with the city. Lots of roach and bug issues that are difficult to get solved. Lots of water and leak issues that are difficult to get solved.

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
314 Clinton Avenue
2.5(3)
Clinton Hill

Rent-stabilized

314 Clinton Avenue

2.5(3)

Clinton Hill

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 average0.80Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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·10 units

2.5

3 reviews