What do tenants say about Ralph Della Cava?

Ralph Della Cava has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 45 reviews.

How many violations does Ralph Della Cava have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ralph Della Cava?

52% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ralph Della Cava would recommend living there.

Has Ralph Della Cava had any evictions?

Ralph Della Cava has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Ralph Della Cava own or manage?

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

Has Ralph Della Cava had any litigation cases?

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

Is Ralph Della Cava on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Ralph Della Cava responsive to tenants?

49% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ralph Della Cava approve of how it is run.

Ralph Della Cava

Shareholder·16 buildings·398 units

3.4

45 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ralph Della Cava

Ralph Della Cava is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 45 reviews, with 52% recommending their buildings and 49% 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.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Ralph Della Cava reveal mixed management quality. Some properties, especially in prime Manhattan locations, boast responsive management, cleanliness, and modern amenities with attentive heating and pest control. However, several buildings suffer from persistent issues like inadequate heat, pest infestations, poor garbage management, and unresponsive or slow maintenance, often contributing to unsafe or uncomfortable living conditions. Security and noise complaints also recur in certain buildings. While renovations and upgrades exist, inconsistent upkeep and communication flaws tarnish tenant experiences. Prospective renters should expect variability in management effectiveness across properties, with some well-managed buildings countered by others facing significant operational challenges.

Reviews

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

Former tenant·7 minutes ago

Noisy but good location

Pros

Good location and lobby is newly redone

Cons

Subway over the bridge is very loud

Buildings associated with RALPH DELLA CAVA

Rent-stabilized

126 1/2 Madison Street

Two Bridges

Rent-stabilized

56 Bennett Avenue

3.9(3)

Hudson Heights

Rent-stabilized

1610 Mahan Avenue

2.8(1)

Pelham Bay

Rent-stabilized

151 Norfolk Street

3.8(1)

Lower East Side

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 average0.43Violations 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

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Ralph Della Cava

Shareholder·16 buildings·398 units

3.4

45 reviews