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El-kam Realty Co

Owner·18 buildings·272 units
3.8

19 reviews

Highlights

3
Evictions
12
Litigation cases

About El-kam Realty Co

El-kam Realty Co is a mixed-profile owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.8/5 across 19 reviews, with 73% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 109 open violations, and 12 litigation cases. Data last updated August 3, 2026. El-Kam Realty CO is an owner associated with 18 buildings and 272 units across Kips Bay, Yorkville, Hell's Kitchen, Carnegie Hill, and Murray Hill in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed between 1905 and 1940 and are mostly mid-rise structures. About one-fifth of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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.

Reviews of EL-KAM REALTY CO's buildings reveal a mixed experience among tenants. While many appreciate the cleanliness, responsive management, and pleasant neighbors, several others report inconsistent heating, pest issues, and inadequate owner responsiveness. Complaints about noise levels from neighboring units and management's communication have also surfaced. The buildings generally feature well-maintained amenities, but some areas, like garbage management, need improvement. Overall, while many tenants endorse the living arrangements, prospective renters should be wary of potential noise disturbances and the reliability of management services.

Reviews

Former tenant·35 seconds ago

Great apartment, highly recommend

Pros

Washer dryer in-unit. Very quiet building-never had noise issues but my unit faces the back. Maintenance issues are always fixed quickly. Nice, normal neighbors.

Cons

Honestly, can't think of any cons. I've lived in NYC for years and this is the best apartment I've had.

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Resident eventually moved

Pros

Nice apartment. Good quiet area

Cons

Bugs. Not super responsive management

Buildings associated with EL-KAM REALTY CO

  • 423 East 83 Street
    Good cause

    423 East 83 Street

    3.7(3)

    Yorkville

  • 443 East 83 Street
    Good cause

    443 East 83 Street

    5.0(1)

    Yorkville

  • 441 East 83 Street
    Good cause

    441 East 83 Street

    3.0(1)

    Yorkville

  • 551 3 Avenue
    Good cause

    551 3 Avenue

    Murray Hill

423 East 83 Street
Good cause

423 East 83 Street

3.7(3)

Yorkville

443 East 83 Street
Good cause

443 East 83 Street

5.0(1)

Yorkville

441 East 83 Street
Good cause

441 East 83 Street

3.0(1)

Yorkville

551 3 Avenue
Good cause

551 3 Avenue

Murray Hill

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 average0.40Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
14Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

52Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

43Class 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

El-Kam Realty CO has an average tenant rating of 3.8 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

Buildings managed by El-Kam Realty CO average 0.4 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

73% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by El-Kam Realty CO would recommend living there.

El-Kam Realty CO has 12 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

El-Kam Realty CO owns or manages 18 buildings totalling 272 units.

El-Kam Realty CO has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by El-Kam Realty CO approve of how it is run.

El-Kam Realty CO has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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El-kam Realty Co

Owner·18 buildings·272 units
3.8

19 reviews

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