What do tenants say about Mel Lev?

Mel Lev has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Mel Lev have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Mel Lev average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Mel Lev?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Mel Lev would recommend living there.

Is Mel Lev on the worst landlords list?

Mel Lev has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Mel Lev own or manage?

Mel Lev owns or manages 1 building totalling 16 units.

Has Mel Lev had any litigation cases?

Mel Lev has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Mel Lev responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Mel Lev approve of how it is run.

Has Mel Lev had any evictions?

Mel Lev has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Mel Lev

Officer·1 building·16 units

4.2

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Mel Lev

Mel Lev is a well-regarded and reliable officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 8 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 15, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 16 units across Manhattan, Mel Lev is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction from the 1900s. The portfolio is concentrated in South Harlem in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise and all of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice, but worth it??

Pros

Lovely location. High ceilings. Nice natural light

Cons

Almost no storage. Mice. Slow to address maintenance.

Advice to the owners

Get a management company that actually responds to residents.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

We love it!

Pros

Neighbors are good, so close to the subway, and clean!

Cons

Some issues with the building just because it's a bit older.

Buildings associated with MEL LEV

Rent-stabilized
2070 Frederick Douglass Blvd
4.2(4)
South Harlem

Rent-stabilized

2070 Frederick Douglass Blvd

4.2(4)

South Harlem

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 average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

4Class 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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Mel Lev

Officer·1 building·16 units

4.2

4 reviews