What do tenants say about Cornell University?

Cornell University has an average tenant rating of 5.0 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does Cornell University have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Cornell University average 0.25 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Cornell University?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Cornell University would recommend living there.

Has Cornell University had any litigation cases?

Cornell University has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is Cornell University on the worst landlords list?

Cornell University has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Cornell University responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Cornell University approve of how it is run.

Has Cornell University had any evictions?

Cornell University has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Cornell University

Corporate Owner·4 buildings·168 units

5.0

1 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Cornell University

Cornell University is a well-regarded and reliable corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 5.0/5 across 1 review, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 51 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Cornell University is a corporate owner associated with 4 buildings and 168 units across Lenox Hill and Roosevelt Island in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The buildings span construction eras from the 1950s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio consists of primarily mid-rise buildings. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

well maintained building with great staff

Pros

super proactive maintenance, staff is great. can't hear neighbors.

Cons

air conditioning units are terrible. inefficient and drive up the electric bill.

Buildings associated with CORNELL UNIVERSITY

1299 York Avenue

Lenox Hill

Good cause

465 Main Street

5.0(1)

Roosevelt Island

Good cause

442 East 77 Street

Lenox Hill

Good cause

444 East 77 Street

Lenox 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 average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

30Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

20Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs