What do tenants say about Matthew Lawrence?

Matthew Lawrence has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Matthew Lawrence have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Matthew Lawrence average 0.02 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Matthew Lawrence?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Matthew Lawrence would recommend living there.

Is Matthew Lawrence on the worst landlords list?

Matthew Lawrence has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Matthew Lawrence own or manage?

Matthew Lawrence owns or manages 15 buildings totalling 675 units.

Has Matthew Lawrence had any litigation cases?

Matthew Lawrence has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Matthew Lawrence responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Matthew Lawrence approve of how it is run.

Matthew Lawrence

Head Officer·15 buildings·675 units

3.5

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Matthew Lawrence

Matthew Lawrence is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 39 evictions, 18 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated August 27, 2026. Matthew Lawrence is a Head Officer associated with a portfolio of 15 buildings and 675 units built primarily in the 1930s. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, specifically including Highbridge, Tremont, and Claremont. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, reflecting a historical architectural style typical of the early 20th century. A small share of the associated buildings has rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

It was fine

Pros

Kind neighbors here

Cons

Floods from the toilet and tub

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Never again leave this place

Pros

The super is always cleaning the trash from in front of the building

Cons

Kids running around the hallway and BEDBUGS is in the building and rent is VERY HIGH

Advice to the owners

Lower the rent and fix the bedbugs

Buildings associated with MATTHEW LAWRENCE

Good cause

365 Ford Street

2.5(2)

Tremont

Good cause

1085 Anderson Avenue

Highbridge

Good cause

130 West 166 Street

Highbridge

Good cause

134 West 166 Street

Highbridge

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 average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

6Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

12Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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