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Hearst Communications, Inc

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·38 units
3.7

3 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
3
Litigation cases

About Hearst Communications, Inc

Hearst Communications, Inc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 4 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated October 19, 2026. Across Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, Hearst Communications, INC is a corporate owner associated with 6 buildings and 38 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The buildings were constructed primarily between the 1900s and 1930s, reflecting a range of historical styles. The buildings are mostly low-rise, providing a distinct urban landscape. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, indicating a significant portion of the units are subject to rent regulation. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Hearst Communications, Inc. present a mixed picture. While some residents appreciate the affordability and good locations, concerns about management responsiveness and cleanliness are prevalent. Reviewers noted issues with pest control and noise, particularly in buildings near bars or restaurants. The management is described as hands-off; they tend to be unresponsive to serious problems but handle basic maintenance adequately. However, some tenants report well-maintained environments with attentive staff and minimal pests. Overall, expect a budget-friendly living situation with varying levels of management engagement.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good when good, bad when bad

Pros

Super cheap rent.

Cons

The building definitely has mice as well as rats. They do provide pest control to plug in holes, but you can still hear them in the walls and sometimes comes out when new holes open up. The reason why rent is so cheap is because management is VERY hands off. As long as there's no issues you'll be fine, and they take care of the basic stuff. But the moment you have any serious issues, they will NOT act according to common sense or what any other reasonable landlord would do. I had a noise issue with the restaurant next door, and the management company's way of verifying it was coming to the hallway of the building and seeing if they can hear it themselves with their old ears.

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Great place for the price

Pros

Cheap, great location, nothing majorly wrong, in unit washer dryer, huge bedrooms

Cons

Water temp in shower hard to control, no window in living/dining room (not much of a living/dining room either)

Buildings associated with HEARST COMMUNICATIONS, INC

  • 813 9 Avenue
    Good cause

    813 9 Avenue

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 400 1/2 West 54 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    400 1/2 West 54 Street

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 400 West   54 Street
    Good cause

    400 West 54 Street

    4.6(1)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 811 9 Avenue
    Good cause

    811 9 Avenue

    Hell's Kitchen

813 9 Avenue
Good cause

813 9 Avenue

Hell's Kitchen

400 1/2 West 54 Street
Rent-stabilized

400 1/2 West 54 Street

Hell's Kitchen

400 West   54 Street
Good cause

400 West 54 Street

4.6(1)

Hell's Kitchen

811 9 Avenue
Good cause

811 9 Avenue

Hell's Kitchen

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 average0.10Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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

FAQs

Hearst Communications, INC has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

Buildings managed by Hearst Communications, INC average 0.1 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Hearst Communications, INC would recommend living there.

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Hearst Communications, INC approve of how it is run.

Hearst Communications, INC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Hearst Communications, INC owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 38 units.

Hearst Communications, INC has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Hearst Communications, Inc

Corporate Owner·6 buildings·38 units
3.7

3 reviews

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