What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 0.19 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain would recommend living there.

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

Ernest Mcclain has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Ernest Mcclain responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ernest Mcclain approve of how it is run.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any litigation cases?

Ernest Mcclain has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ernest Mcclain own or manage?

Ernest Mcclain owns or manages 1 building totalling 72 units.

Ernest Mcclain

Agent·1 building·72 units

2.8

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a modestly rated but responsible agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 2 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 14 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 26, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 72 units across Queens, Ernest Mcclain is an agent responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the 1930s. The portfolio is concentrated in Elmhurst in Queens. The building 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.

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Reviews

Former tenant·45 minutes ago

Always bug problems

Pros

Location is convenient. Train and bus nearby. Hospital, bank, laundry grocery nearby.

Cons

Rude suuper. Will always blame you for issues even if things broke on there own. Always bugs. Always always bugs!!! Bed bugs! Roaches! All bugs. Cracks in walls, water leaks on ceiling never fix.

Advice to the owners

Fix bugs! Better suuper

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Can be way better

Pros

How close it is to the subway.

Cons

The super is hard to get a hold off and can get annoyed at you. The rent keeps increasing.

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
79-18 Woodside Ave
2.8(2)
Elmhurst

Rent-stabilized

79-18 Woodside Ave

2.8(2)

Elmhurst

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 average0.19Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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Ernest Mcclain

Agent·1 building·72 units

2.8

2 reviews