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Ken Hines

Site Manager·1 building·10 units
2.7

4 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About Ken Hines

Ken Hines is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 12 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Ken Hines is a site manager associated with 1 building and 10 units located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. Built in 1887, the building is classified as primarily low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·8 months ago

Old and dirty

Pros

Pretty street, great location near Central Park

Cons

Mice, roaches, toilet constantly flooded apartments

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

**Fraud Alert Beware**

Pros

The building is in a beautiful area and has a lot of character. The owners are really hands-off (which can be a plus). The other renters were friendly.

Cons

I would have left an overall positive review were it not for the fact that the owner never returned my security deposit almost a year after the end of my lease, claiming they are "short on money". Well I am short on one month security deposit. In addition, the owner had agreed to purchase my two brand new window Air Conditioners, including an expensive Midea U-shaped model. Unfortunately, again it looks like the owner decided not to pay me and keep the ACs. In terms of the unit, it does have its charms, but had regular issues with cockroaches and rats around the trash area. The large windows at the front are indeed beautiful, but let in all the cold in winter. I ended up buying two additional electrical heater, which really added up to my electricity bills in winter. If you are still interested in the building after these warnings, I would just recommend you consider your security deposit gone and be careful of any transactions you make with the landlord as they have no issues taking advantage of their tenants.

Buildings associated with KEN HINES

  • 137 West 81 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    137 West 81 Street

    2.7(4)

    Upper West Side

137 West 81 Street
Rent-stabilized

137 West 81 Street

2.7(4)

Upper West Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is worse than the city average.

Owner average1.20Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
2Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class 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

Ken Hines has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ken Hines average 1.2 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ken Hines would recommend living there.

Ken Hines has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ken Hines owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ken Hines approve of how it is run.

Ken Hines has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ken Hines has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Ken Hines

Site Manager·1 building·10 units
2.7

4 reviews

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