Donald Hastings

Donald Hastings is a poorly regarded owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 29 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 28% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 47 evictions, 2675 open violations, and 209 litigation cases. Data last updated July 24, 2026. Donald Hastings is an owner associated with a portfolio of 33 buildings and 758 units built primarily in the 1900s. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Queens and Manhattan, including Kew Gardens Hills, Murray Hill, Morningside Heights, Hamilton Beach, Hudson Heights, Fort George, and Hawthorne. The buildings are mostly low-rise, reflecting a historical architectural style. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments, with approximately 88% of the units qualifying under this designation. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.