What do tenants say about Fred Ellis?

Fred Ellis has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Fred Ellis have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Fred Ellis average 0.91 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Fred Ellis?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Fred Ellis would recommend living there.

Is Fred Ellis responsive to tenants?

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Fred Ellis approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Fred Ellis own or manage?

Fred Ellis owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 139 units.

Has Fred Ellis had any litigation cases?

Fred Ellis has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Fred Ellis had any evictions?

Fred Ellis has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Fred Ellis on the worst landlords list?

Fred Ellis was ranked #66 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2021.

Fred Ellis

Head Officer·7 buildings·139 units

3.6

5 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Fred Ellis

Fred Ellis is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 5 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 127 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Associated with 7 buildings and 139 units across Manhattan and Brooklyn, Fred Ellis is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1970s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including South Harlem, all of the Upper West Side, Brownsville, Park Slope, and the East Village. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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 Fred Ellis reveal a mix of strengths and challenges. Residents appreciate the great locations, good-sized rooms, and a generally safe environment with some buildings having effective security measures. Neighbors tend to be friendly, and some buildings feature responsive superintendents and pest control services. However, complaints include inconsistent owner responsiveness, issues with leaks, mold, and occasional pest problems. Cleanliness and garbage management ratings vary, with some concerns about maintenance delays and hot water availability. Despite these drawbacks, many tenants still recommend these buildings, noting fair pricing and a solid community atmosphere.

Reviews

Former tenant·24 minutes ago

Honest Thoughts/ Review

Pros

Great area, easy access to the trains, good light! Nice hardwood floors and high ceilings.

Cons

We had several leaks, black mold problems, and water bugs whenever it was rainy.

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Overall good value apartment

Pros

Responsive super, no pests

Cons

Hot water took a while

Buildings associated with FRED ELLIS

Good cause

83 Riverdale Avenue

Brownsville

Good cause

93 Riverdale Avenue

Brownsville

Good cause

254 Manhattan Avenue

3.5(2)

South Harlem

Good cause

55 2 Avenue

3.7(3)

East Village

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 average0.91Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

16Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

43Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

68Class 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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Fred Ellis

Head Officer·7 buildings·139 units

3.6

5 reviews