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Melvin Newhouse

Head Officer·16 buildings·480 units
1.9

6 reviews

Highlights

93
Evictions
213
Litigation cases

About Melvin Newhouse

Melvin Newhouse is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.9/5 across 6 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 93 evictions, 244 open violations, and 213 litigation cases. Data last updated September 6, 2026. Associated with 16 buildings and 480 units across The Bronx and Brooklyn, Melvin Newhouse is a head officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, including Fordham, Tremont, Highbridge, Mott Haven, Concourse, Woodstock, North New York, and Crotona Park East. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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 highlight that buildings managed by Melvin Newhouse have various concerning issues. Tenants mention problems such as noisy and dirty surroundings, pest infestations, lack of heating, and unresponsive owners. Suggestions include improving cleanliness, pest control, and overall maintenance. The lack of proper management and upkeep seems to deter residents from recommending these buildings. It's advised for the owner to address these crucial issues promptly to enhance the living experience for tenants and potentially increase satisfaction and retention.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 minutes ago

Worst location ever (unless you love noise)

Pros

Kind of cheap rent

Cons

Worst neighborhood/block, super noisy, super dirty

Former tenant·1 month ago

It ok for the neighborhood

Pros

Spaceflight, patio, nice neighbors

Cons

Pest, dirty, no mantanace, lots of wall pealing, no heat, needs fixing in all the house

Advice to the owners

If you fix the problems you will not be spending your money in court

Buildings associated with MELVIN NEWHOUSE

  • 333 Garage East 148 Street
    Good cause

    333 Garage East 148 Street

    Mott Haven

  • 1605 Walton Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1605 Walton Avenue

    1.8(3)

    Concourse

  • 2350 Valentine Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2350 Valentine Avenue

    Fordham

  • 2075 Morris Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2075 Morris Avenue

    Tremont

333 Garage East 148 Street
Good cause

333 Garage East 148 Street

Mott Haven

1605 Walton Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1605 Walton Avenue

1.8(3)

Concourse

2350 Valentine Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2350 Valentine Avenue

Fordham

2075 Morris Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2075 Morris Avenue

Tremont

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 average0.50Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
111Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

94Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

38Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Melvin Newhouse has an average tenant rating of 1.9 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

Buildings managed by Melvin Newhouse average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Melvin Newhouse would recommend living there.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Melvin Newhouse approve of how it is run.

Melvin Newhouse has 213 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Melvin Newhouse has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Melvin Newhouse owns or manages 16 buildings totalling 480 units.

Melvin Newhouse has 93 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Melvin Newhouse

Head Officer·16 buildings·480 units
1.9

6 reviews

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