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Empire Mgmt America Corp

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·394 units
3.3

55 reviews

Highlights

8
Evictions
45
Litigation cases

About Empire Mgmt America Corp

Empire Mgmt America Corp is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 55 reviews, with 51% recommending their buildings and 39% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 205 open violations, and 45 litigation cases. Data last updated August 19, 2026. Empire Mgmt America Corp is a corporate owner associated with a portfolio of 6 buildings and 394 units built primarily in the 1910s and 1920s. The portfolio is concentrated in Washington Heights, Upper West Side, and Morningside Heights in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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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.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by EMPIRE MGMT AMERICA CORP present a mixed picture. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness, attentive superintendents, and convenient locations close to campuses. However, significant concerns arise regarding owner responsiveness, maintenance issues like broken elevators, and pest control, with many tenants reporting roach infestations. Package thefts and overall management quality have troubled occupants as well. While some renters recommend these buildings for their amenities and space, others strongly advise against them due to safety and management issues, urging improvements in responsiveness and infrastructure. Overall, potential renters should exercise caution.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 minute ago

good student housing

Pros

attentive super, close to campus, laundry in building

Cons

can be loud, two laundry machines always broken

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

Buildings associated with EMPIRE MGMT AMERICA CORP

  • 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

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

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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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

-

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 average0.52Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
56Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

126Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

23Class 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

Empire Mgmt America Corp has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 55 reviews.

Buildings managed by Empire Mgmt America Corp average 0.52 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

51% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Empire Mgmt America Corp would recommend living there.

Empire Mgmt America Corp has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Empire Mgmt America Corp owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 394 units.

Empire Mgmt America Corp has 45 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Empire Mgmt America Corp has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

39% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Empire Mgmt America Corp approve of how it is run.

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Empire Mgmt America Corp

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·394 units
3.3

55 reviews

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