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Ralph Davis

Shareholder·5 buildings·68 units
4.1

5 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by Ralph Davis often note a charming atmosphere with friendly neighbors and well-maintained, clean pre-war buildings in good locations. Positive aspects include quiet surroundings, attentive staff at times, and responsive landlords who can offer rent discounts during major utility issues. However, concerns persist regarding inconsistent heating in winter, occasional pest sightings, package theft, and slow management responses to maintenance matters. Some residents suggest professionalizing management and adding garbage bins to enhance cleanliness and service. Overall, renters can expect a mixed management experience with appealing community vibes but room for improvements in timely maintenance and security.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 minutes ago

Beautiful building, great neighbors but poorly managed, lack of heat in winter

Pros

- friendly neighbors - great location, close to transit - beautiful old building

Cons

- unresponsive building management - poorly heated in the winter months - frequent package theft

Advice to the owners

Building needs to be run by professionals

Former tenant·4 months ago

Good not great!

Pros

Clean. Kind neighbors. Beautiful sunlight. Good layouts.

Cons

Slow to act on things like broken windows.

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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 average0.27Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class 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

R

Ralph Davis

Shareholder·5 buildings·68 units
4.1

5 reviews

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