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Joseph Jemal

Shareholder·8 buildings·81 units
2.9

9 reviews

Highlights

7
Evictions
17
Litigation cases

About Joseph Jemal

Joseph Jemal is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 9 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 126 open violations, and 17 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Joseph Jemal is a shareholder associated with 8 buildings and 81 units across Hamilton Heights and Central Harlem in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed primarily between 1890 and 1910, representing a historical range of development. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise in nature. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·2 months ago

Management is Horrendous

Pros

The apartments are a nice size. The neighborhood has some nice coffee shops and good eats.

Cons

Management here sucks. It's impossible to get anything fixed. They are unkind and uncaring (not unique for NYC, but still... 😒). They charge us for building "upgrades" that suspiciously never create positive change. Laundry room is disgusting. There are a few neighbors who have disruptive gatherings outside, and have contributed to violence in the neighborhood (shootings outside our front door).

Advice to the owners

Get a new management company.

Former tenant·8 months ago

Ok building, bad management

Pros

Good neighbors, good area, bright apartments. Building itself isn’t too bad and building is quiet.

Cons

Terrible management, unresponsive, patched up repairs

Advice to the owners

Get better in repairs and responsiveness to tenants

Buildings associated with JOSEPH JEMAL

  • 610 St Nicholas Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    610 St Nicholas Avenue

    3.4(1)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 139 Edgecombe Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    139 Edgecombe Avenue

    2.2(2)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 129 Edgecombe Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    129 Edgecombe Avenue

    3.8(1)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 622 St Nicholas Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    622 St Nicholas Avenue

    Hamilton Heights

610 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized

610 St Nicholas Avenue

3.4(1)

Hamilton Heights

139 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized

139 Edgecombe Avenue

2.2(2)

Hamilton Heights

129 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized

129 Edgecombe Avenue

3.8(1)

Hamilton Heights

622 St Nicholas Avenue
Rent-stabilized

622 St Nicholas Avenue

Hamilton Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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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 average1.55Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
77Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

37Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class 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

FAQs

Joseph Jemal has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joseph Jemal average 1.55 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joseph Jemal would recommend living there.

Joseph Jemal has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Joseph Jemal has 17 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joseph Jemal owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 81 units.

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joseph Jemal approve of how it is run.

Joseph Jemal has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Joseph Jemal

Shareholder·8 buildings·81 units
2.9

9 reviews

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