What do tenants say about Ernest Mcclain?

Ernest Mcclain has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Ernest Mcclain have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain average 0.98 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain?

13% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ernest Mcclain would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Ernest Mcclain own or manage?

Ernest Mcclain owns or manages 1 building totalling 85 units.

Is Ernest Mcclain on the worst landlords list?

Ernest Mcclain has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Ernest Mcclain responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ernest Mcclain approve of how it is run.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any litigation cases?

Ernest Mcclain has 13 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Ernest Mcclain had any evictions?

Ernest Mcclain has 7 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·85 units

2.4

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ernest Mcclain

Ernest Mcclain is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 8 reviews, with 13% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 7 evictions, 84 open violations, and 13 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 85 units across Brooklyn, Ernest Mcclain is a head officer responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Ditmas Park. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1950s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Great Neighborhood, Bad building.

Pros

Great neighborhood! Loved being so close to Caribbean comforts.

Cons

It wasn’t well maintained. I kept my place so clean and still was dealing with infestations of bugs. There was also a safety issue as people were using stairwells to sleep overnight.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Really bad, old unkept building

Pros

The neighbors are the nicest people in the entire world and it's in a great area

Cons

You will DEFINITELY at some point have a leak in your bathroom that soews literal sewage into your home. They will NEVER come to patch it up and may never even come to fix it. At least once a year you have to report to the housing dept that there's no heat. Roach problem is really bad.

Advice to the owners

Just take care of the building please

Buildings associated with Ernest McClain

Rent-stabilized
330 East 19 Street
2.4(8)
Ditmas Park

Rent-stabilized

330 East 19 Street

2.4(8)

Ditmas Park

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.98Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

26Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

48Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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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Ernest Mcclain

Head Officer·1 building·85 units

2.4

8 reviews