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Ralph Della Cava

Shareholder·18 buildings·441 units
3.4

45 reviews

Highlights

13
Evictions
54
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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

  • 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

  • 151 Norfolk Street
    Rent-stabilized

    151 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

151 Norfolk Street
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·18 buildings·441 units
3.4

45 reviews

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