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Avest Equities

Corporate Owner·1 building·10 units
3.5

6 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About Avest Equities

Avest Equities is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 6 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 3 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 4, 2026. Across Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, Avest Equities is a corporate owner associated with 1 building and 10 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1901 and is classified as a mid-rise. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

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 reviews for AVEST EQUITIES buildings, primarily around 449 West 48 Street, point to generally responsive management and clean premises in a desirable location. Tenants appreciate quiet surroundings, helpful superintendents, and good maintenance of amenities like laundry facilities. However, recurring pest issues, particularly mice, and noise disturbances from neighbors have been notable concerns. While management is often timely in responding, some renters note that deeper pest control efforts and noise enforcement could improve living conditions. Rent hikes have also been observed, sometimes perceived as steep. Overall, expect a well-managed property with room for enhanced pest and noise management.

Reviews

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

lived there 2020-2022

Pros

Quiet street, responsive ownership

Cons

rent increased quickly

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Had a a nice stay

Pros

Nice area, lots of food

Cons

A bit far from stations, pricey for what you get

Buildings associated with AVEST EQUITIES

  • 449 West 48 Street
    Good cause

    449 West 48 Street

    3.5(6)

    Hell's Kitchen

449 West 48 Street
Good cause

449 West 48 Street

3.5(6)

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 average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
3Class 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

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

FAQs

Avest Equities has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Avest Equities average 0.3 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Avest Equities would recommend living there.

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Avest Equities approve of how it is run.

Avest Equities has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Avest Equities owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Avest Equities has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Avest Equities has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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Avest Equities

Corporate Owner·1 building·10 units
3.5

6 reviews

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