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Ellis Family Llc

Corporate Owner·7 buildings·139 units
3.6

5 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About Ellis Family Llc

Ellis Family Llc is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 5 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 60% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 127 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Across the All Upper West Side, East Village, South Harlem, Brownsville, and Park Slope in Manhattan and Brooklyn, Ellis Family LLC is a corporate owner associated with 7 buildings and 139 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs. The buildings are mostly low-rise and were built primarily in the 1900s, with construction continuing through the 1970s. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of Ellis Family LLC-managed buildings reveal a mixed but generally positive management experience. Tenants appreciate the good locations, well-kept common areas, and responsive building managers, particularly with pest control and safety measures like security cameras. Neighbors tend to be friendly, contributing to a pleasant community atmosphere. However, tenants report recurring issues such as occasional leaks, slow owner responsiveness, inconsistent heating and hot water supply, and some pest sightings after rain. Garbage management and building cleanliness receive middling scores, with a few calls for infrastructure updates. Overall, while not flawless, the management shows a willingness to address problems, making these buildings a viable rental option.

Reviews

Former tenant·24 minutes ago

Honest Thoughts/ Review

Pros

Great area, easy access to the trains, good light! Nice hardwood floors and high ceilings.

Cons

We had several leaks, black mold problems, and water bugs whenever it was rainy.

Former tenant·1 minute ago

Overall good value apartment

Pros

Responsive super, no pests

Cons

Hot water took a while

Buildings associated with Ellis Family LLC

  • 93 Riverdale Avenue
    Good cause

    93 Riverdale Avenue

    Brownsville

  • 83 Riverdale Avenue
    Good cause

    83 Riverdale Avenue

    Brownsville

  • 254 Manhattan Avenue
    Good cause

    254 Manhattan Avenue

    3.5(2)

    South Harlem

  • 12 West 103 Street
    Good cause

    12 West 103 Street

    All Upper West Side

93 Riverdale Avenue
Good cause

93 Riverdale Avenue

Brownsville

83 Riverdale Avenue
Good cause

83 Riverdale Avenue

Brownsville

254 Manhattan Avenue
Good cause

254 Manhattan Avenue

3.5(2)

South Harlem

12 West 103 Street
Good cause

12 West 103 Street

All Upper West 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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.91Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
16Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

43Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

68Class 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

Ellis Family LLC has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 5 reviews.

Buildings managed by Ellis Family LLC average 0.91 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ellis Family LLC would recommend living there.

60% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ellis Family LLC approve of how it is run.

Ellis Family LLC has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Ellis Family LLC owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 139 units.

Ellis Family LLC has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Ellis Family LLC has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Ellis Family Llc

Corporate Owner·7 buildings·139 units
3.6

5 reviews

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