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Maxwell Kates Inc

Corporate Owner·210 buildings·13072 units
4.1

139 reviews

Highlights

60
Evictions
106
Litigation cases

About Maxwell Kates Inc

Maxwell Kates Inc is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 139 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 78% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 60 evictions, 1289 open violations, and 106 litigation cases. Data last updated October 3, 2026. Associated with 210 buildings and 13,072 units across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Staten Island, and Queens, Maxwell Kates INC is a corporate owner responsible for a substantial portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1840s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn, including Chelsea, Yorkville, South Harlem, Park Slope, the Upper West Side, Lenox Hill, Midtown South, and Hell's Kitchen. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, with about 28 percent of associated buildings having rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Maxwell Kates Inc. present a mixed but predominantly positive picture. Residents value the cleanliness, effective garbage management, and friendly doormen. Many appreciate the responsive maintenance and community atmosphere, although concerns about pest control and noise levels persist. Management responsiveness varies significantly, with some tenants citing delays in addressing maintenance issues. While some buildings maintain high standards, a few properties struggle with cleanliness and pest problems, leading to dissatisfaction among renters. Overall, tenants generally recommend these buildings, provided potential renters are aware of specific unit variances and management practices.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Okay building overall

Pros

- great staff -safe

Cons

- cockroaches - inefficient building - far from subway

Former tenant·1 day ago

Great place to live

Pros

Amazing east river views

Cons

Not close to subway stations

Buildings associated with MAXWELL KATES INC

  • 147 Hope Street

    147 Hope Street

    Williamsburg

  • 441 West   37 Street

    441 West 37 Street

    Hudson Yards

  • 82 King Street

    82 King Street

    Hudson Square

  • 1 Irving Place
    Top rated

    1 Irving Place

    4.5(18)

    Gramercy Park

147 Hope Street

147 Hope Street

Williamsburg

441 West   37 Street

441 West 37 Street

Hudson Yards

82 King Street

82 King Street

Hudson Square

1 Irving Place
Top rated

1 Irving Place

4.5(18)

Gramercy Park

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.09Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
241Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

709Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

339Class 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

Maxwell Kates INC has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 139 reviews.

Buildings managed by Maxwell Kates INC average 0.09 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Maxwell Kates INC would recommend living there.

Maxwell Kates INC has 106 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Maxwell Kates INC has 60 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Maxwell Kates INC owns or manages 210 buildings totalling 13072 units.

Maxwell Kates INC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Maxwell Kates Inc

Corporate Owner·210 buildings·13072 units
4.1

139 reviews

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