What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 4.48 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.

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Ernest Mcclain own or manage?

Ernest Mcclain owns or manages 1 building totalling 110 units.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any litigation cases?

Ernest Mcclain has 16 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any evictions?

Ernest Mcclain has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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·110 units

2.9

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 1 review, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 493 open violations, and 16 litigation cases. Data last updated August 17, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 110 units across Brooklyn, Ernest Mcclain is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1940s. The portfolio is concentrated in Prospect Park South in Brooklyn. The building is primarily mid-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·1 minute ago

Great for what it is

Pros

Laundry in building, parking garage, friendly neighbors and spacious apartments.

Cons

Management could be more responsive. Occasional pests. If a laundry machine breaks down, it usually takes over a week for it to get fixed.

Advice to the owners

Please be more responsive to tenants concerns

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
470 Ocean Avenue
2.9(1)
Prospect Park South

Rent-stabilized

470 Ocean Avenue

2.9(1)

Prospect Park South

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 average4.48Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

105Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

272Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

116Class 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·110 units

2.9

1 reviews