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Ralph Davis

Shareholder·5 buildings·68 units
4.1

5 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

About Ralph Davis

Ralph Davis is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 5 reviews, with 80% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 19 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 12, 2026. Ralph Davis is a shareholder associated with 5 buildings and 68 units across Chelsea in Manhattan and Forest Hills in Queens. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Queens. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, constructed across a long period from the 1850s to the 2000s, reflecting diverse architectural styles and developments. About 20 percent 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

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.

Buildings associated with RALPH DAVIS

  • 245 Rear West 19 Street
    Good cause

    245 Rear West 19 Street

    Chelsea

  • 234 West 21 Street

    234 West 21 Street

    4.1(5)

    Chelsea

  • 245 West 19 Street
    Good cause

    245 West 19 Street

    Chelsea

  • 350 West 20 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    350 West 20 Street

    Chelsea

245 Rear West 19 Street
Good cause

245 Rear West 19 Street

Chelsea

234 West 21 Street

234 West 21 Street

4.1(5)

Chelsea

245 West 19 Street
Good cause

245 West 19 Street

Chelsea

350 West 20 Street
Rent-stabilized

350 West 20 Street

Chelsea

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

FAQs

Ralph Davis has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ralph Davis average 0.27 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

80% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ralph Davis would recommend living there.

Ralph Davis has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ralph Davis approve of how it is run.

Ralph Davis owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 68 units.

Ralph Davis has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Ralph Davis has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

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Ralph Davis

Shareholder·5 buildings·68 units
4.1

5 reviews

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