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Matthew Schmelzer

Head Officer·18 buildings·949 units
2.4

22 reviews

Highlights

119
Evictions
77
Litigation cases

About Matthew Schmelzer

Matthew Schmelzer is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 22 reviews, with 23% recommending their buildings and 32% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 119 evictions, 211 open violations, and 77 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Across Concourse, Melrose, Spuyten Duyvil, Morris Heights, University Heights, Hamilton Heights, Central Harlem, and Fordham in The Bronx and Manhattan, Matthew Schmelzer serves as a head officer associated with 18 buildings and 949 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise and reflect a construction era that spans from the 1910s to the 1980s, showcasing a diverse range of architectural styles. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available 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.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by Matthew Schmelzer reveals significant challenges, including poor cleanliness, ineffective pest control, and slow or absent management responsiveness. Many reports cite safety concerns tied to tenant screening inadequacies, leading to drug activity and disruptive neighbors. Heating and maintenance issues are frequently noted, with some praising a few helpful supers but overall describing inconsistent upkeep. Garbage management and water pressure quality vary, with several comments pointing to an unwelcoming and noisy environment. While a handful of properties show modest improvements or positive neighbor interactions, the overarching tenant sentiment stresses the urgent need for better management accountability, property renovations, and stringent resident screening to improve living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

No Value In Renting Here

Pros

Close to several train lines and St. Nick park.

Cons

Loud, rude and unclean tenants. A super who makes it clear that he hates his job. Deteriorating building. Too expensive for what you get.

Advice to the owners

Renovate building and better screen tenants.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

it's just ok

Pros

- conveniently located near subway, grocery stores, food vendors, and citi bikes. - friendly neighbors - quiet, for the most part - laundry room and plenty of machines - rent stabilized

Cons

- the super isn't very helpful and doesn't clean much - the building isn't consistent with pest control - packages sometimes go missing

Buildings associated with MATTHEW SCHMELZER

  • 141 West  139 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    141 West 139 Street

    2.8(5)

    Central Harlem

  • 1027 Walton Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1027 Walton Avenue

    Concourse

  • 267 Edgecombe Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    267 Edgecombe Avenue

    3.2(9)

    Hamilton Heights

  • 54 Featherbed Lane
    Rent-stabilized

    54 Featherbed Lane

    Morris Heights

141 West  139 Street
Rent-stabilized

141 West 139 Street

2.8(5)

Central Harlem

1027 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1027 Walton Avenue

Concourse

267 Edgecombe Avenue
Rent-stabilized

267 Edgecombe Avenue

3.2(9)

Hamilton Heights

54 Featherbed Lane
Rent-stabilized

54 Featherbed Lane

Morris Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

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 average0.22Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
67Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

98Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

45Class 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

FAQs

Matthew Schmelzer has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 22 reviews.

Buildings managed by Matthew Schmelzer average 0.22 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

23% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Matthew Schmelzer would recommend living there.

Matthew Schmelzer has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Matthew Schmelzer has 77 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Matthew Schmelzer has 119 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Matthew Schmelzer owns or manages 18 buildings totalling 949 units.

32% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Matthew Schmelzer approve of how it is run.

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Matthew Schmelzer

Head Officer·18 buildings·949 units
2.4

22 reviews

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Available apartments associated with MATTHEW SCHMELZER

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    Future
    Rent-stabilized
    Central Harlem·1 bed, 1 bath
    2.8(5)

    153 West 139 Street #C-21

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Future
Rent-stabilized
Central Harlem·1 bed, 1 bath
2.8(5)

153 West 139 Street #C-21