What do tenants say about Alexander Scharf?

Alexander Scharf has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Alexander Scharf have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Alexander Scharf average 0.34 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Alexander Scharf?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Alexander Scharf would recommend living there.

Has Alexander Scharf had any evictions?

Alexander Scharf has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Alexander Scharf own or manage?

Alexander Scharf owns or manages 1 building totalling 111 units.

Has Alexander Scharf had any litigation cases?

Alexander Scharf has 18 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Alexander Scharf responsive to tenants?

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

Is Alexander Scharf on the worst landlords list?

Alexander Scharf has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Alexander Scharf

Head Officer·1 building·111 units

2.5

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Alexander Scharf

Alexander Scharf is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 38 open violations, and 18 litigation cases. Data last updated August 31, 2026. Across the Upper West Side in Manhattan, Alexander Scharf is a head officer associated with 1 building and 111 units. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The building was built in 1901 and is primarily mid-rise. All 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

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Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Worst building ever

Pros

I haven’t found anything good to say

Cons

Everything is bad roaches are everywhere in the rooms garbage dog urine not clean bathrooms neighbors are load and dirty laundry machines aren’t cleaned

Advice to the owners

Get your prices together

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Everything is usually fine just maintanance

Pros

Nice and quiet neighborhood close to universities and restaurants, ideal especially if you are a student

Cons

Maintenance doesn't respond promptly

Buildings associated with ALEXANDER SCHARF

Rent-stabilized
308 West 94 Street
2.5(3)
Upper West Side

Rent-stabilized

308 West 94 Street

2.5(3)

Upper West Side

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 average0.34Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

19Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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