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Ralph Della Cava

Shareholder·16 buildings·398 units
3.5

36 reviews

Highlights

13
Evictions
54
Litigation cases

About Ralph Della Cava

Ralph Della Cava is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 36 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 48% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 13 evictions, 193 open violations, and 54 litigation cases. Data last updated July 29, 2026. Across Two Bridges, Spuyten Duyvil, West Village, Pelham Bay, Hudson Heights, Lower East Side, West Chelsea, and Upper West Side in Manhattan and The Bronx, Ralph Della Cava is a shareholder associated with 16 buildings and 398 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and The Bronx. The buildings were constructed primarily between the 1820s and the 1930s. The predominant building type is mostly mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available 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 Ralph Della Cava's buildings express mixed experiences. While some appreciate the great locations, cleanliness, and responsive management, others report significant issues such as heating problems, pest infestations, and poor garbage management. Complaints about unresponsive management and inadequate maintenance are frequently mentioned, with several reviewers highlighting the presence of rats and noise from nearby construction or traffic. Although the buildings may offer modern aspects and appealing amenities, consistent upkeep and tenant care appear to be lacking. Overall, prospective renters should be cautious and inquire about specific units and conditions before committing.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Noise, horrible super, issues with heat & water

Pros

Close to F train

Cons

Bridge noise is insanely loud.Especially in the Summer when you need to put in an AC unit. So many issues with not having heat or hot water. Constant construction in the area that is also loud. I can not stress enough how terrible the super Jose is.

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

42 grove st

Pros

location, outdoor space, laundry, space

Cons

mice, heat regulation (hot pole in 1st floor room), neighbors have video surveillance of our backyard

Buildings associated with RALPH DELLA CAVA

  • 126 1/2 Madison Street
    Rent-stabilized

    126 1/2 Madison Street

    Two Bridges

  • 56 Bennett Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    56 Bennett Avenue

    3.9(3)

    Hudson Heights

  • 1610 Mahan Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1610 Mahan Avenue

    2.8(1)

    Pelham Bay

  • 149 Norfolk Street
    Rent-stabilized

    149 Norfolk Street

    3.8(1)

    Lower East Side

126 1/2 Madison Street
Rent-stabilized

126 1/2 Madison Street

Two Bridges

56 Bennett Avenue
Rent-stabilized

56 Bennett Avenue

3.9(3)

Hudson Heights

1610 Mahan Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1610 Mahan Avenue

2.8(1)

Pelham Bay

149 Norfolk Street
Rent-stabilized

149 Norfolk Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 average0.43Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
91Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

77Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

24Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Ralph Della Cava has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 36 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ralph Della Cava average 0.43 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ralph Della Cava would recommend living there.

Ralph Della Cava has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ralph Della Cava owns or manages 16 buildings totalling 398 units.

Ralph Della Cava has 54 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ralph Della Cava has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

48% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ralph Della Cava approve of how it is run.

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Ralph Della Cava

Shareholder·16 buildings·398 units
3.5

36 reviews

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