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Empire Mgmt America Corp

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·394 units
3.3

54 reviews

Highlights

8
Evictions
45
Litigation cases

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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 feedback on EMPIRE MGMT AMERICA CORP buildings reveals a mixed picture. Many appreciate the convenient locations near major subway lines and Columbia University, spacious units, and some responsive superintendents. However, persistent issues include poor management responsiveness, frequent elevator breakdowns, pest infestations (especially roaches), package theft, and heating inconsistencies. Safety concerns and inadequate communication with tenants have also been noted. While the buildings can be decent options for students and those prioritizing location, renters often face delays in maintenance, questionable management conduct, and infrastructure challenges. Improvements in management attentiveness, pest control, and building security are highly recommended.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Enjoyed my time here

Pros

Close to 1 train, close-ish to C train, good grocery options, safe, quiet, clean

Cons

Occasionally saw a cockroach, bedroom got really hot from pipe so AC unit was a must, some package theft

Advice to the owners

Overall had a good experience, maybe just need to work on building access/package theft

Former tenant·7 months ago

Live elsewhere if you are student

Pros

Good location near campus, can be spacious (tho some apartments are arbitrarily divided for new bedrooms)

Cons

Rude management, constant roach infestation, and constant package theft Had a black mold infestation in the bathroom that management took weeks to fix and only painted over the mold spores

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    Rent-stabilized

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  • 680 West End Avenue
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  • 652 West 163 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    652 West 163 Street

    2.3(4)

    Washington Heights

509 Cathedral Parkway
Rent-stabilized

509 Cathedral Parkway

3.1(24)

Morningside Heights

515 Cathedral Parkway
Rent-stabilized

515 Cathedral Parkway

3.4(8)

Morningside Heights

680 West End Avenue
Rent-stabilized

680 West End Avenue

4.2(2)

Upper West Side

652 West 163 Street
Rent-stabilized

652 West 163 Street

2.3(4)

Washington Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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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

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 average0.51Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
57Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

121Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class A
Non-hazardous

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

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Empire Mgmt America Corp

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·394 units
3.3

54 reviews

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