What do tenants say about Empire Equities?

Empire Equities has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

How many violations does Empire Equities have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Empire Equities average 0.31 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Empire Equities?

60% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Empire Equities would recommend living there.

Is Empire Equities on the worst landlords list?

Empire Equities has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Empire Equities own or manage?

Empire Equities owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 29 units.

Has Empire Equities had any litigation cases?

Empire Equities has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Empire Equities had any evictions?

Empire Equities has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Empire Equities responsive to tenants?

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

Empire Equities

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·29 units

2.8

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Empire Equities

Empire Equities is a modestly rated but responsible corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 5 reviews, with 60% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 9 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Across Brooklyn Heights in Brooklyn and Lenox Hill and the West Village in Manhattan, Empire Equities is a corporate owner associated with 3 buildings and 29 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1890s and are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·8 months ago

46 Henry 4F

Pros

Well-maintained, small & simple apartment units, really nice neighbors

Cons

The owner could be a bit easier to deal with and stop raising the rent so much

Advice to the owners

Be nicer to your tenants

Former tenant·11 months ago

Brooklyn Heights 1 Bdr

Pros

Responsive landlord, moderately spacious for NYC standards and easy access to amenities

Cons

Outdated, No in-house laundry or dish washer

Buildings associated with EMPIRE EQUITIES

Rent-stabilized

16 Barrow Street

West Village

Rent-stabilized

20 East 66 Street

1.6(1)

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

46 Henry Street

4.0(4)

Brooklyn Heights

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 average0.31Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Empire Equities

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·29 units

2.8

5 reviews