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DERF ASSOCIATES LLC

New York City
B+
Portfolio Score
DERF
ASSOCIATES LLC
  1. Portfolio at a glance
  2. The record
  3. Case file
  4. The buildings
  5. Ownership
  6. Tenant voice
  7. Where they operate
  8. Compare & act
  9. FAQ
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01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

02 / 09

The record over time.

03 / 09

Case file.

04 / 09

The buildings.

05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

Neighborhoods we operate in

  • Upper East Side3 buildings
08 / 09

Compare & act.

09 / 09

Questions, answered.

NYC

NYC-specific insights.

DERF ASSOCIATES LLC — Landlord Portfolio in New York City

New York City·Portfolio profile
3 buildings3 unitsUpdated from public records
Portfolio Record
0 · 0 violations · complaints
No buildings with 100+ violations · across NYC
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The verdictLucidIQ Portfolio Score
B+
★★★★★
3.8 / 5
Portfolio Score
3 buildings · 3 units · NYC
Below the NYC landlord average by 0.7 points.
ComplianceStrong
Tenant voiceNo reviews
ScaleSmall
TransparencyPartial
HPD violations0open + closed 12mo
311 complaints0submitted last 12mo
Litigations0housing court active
OATH balance due$9,375penalty + interest · last 5y
Rent-stab units19registered w/ HPD
Evictions filed0L&T filings 12mo
01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

3 buildings · 0 units
scored by LucidIQ

This landlord owns or manages 3 buildings across New York City. The portfolio sits below average on compliance for the city.

Grade distribution

1
2
A · 1B · 2C · 0D · 0F · 0
-0.7
Portfolio score vs NYC average. 3.8 / 5 vs the city mean of 4.5.

Where they operate

  • Manhattan3
02 / 09

The record over time.

violations · complaints
litigations

Every time a tenant calls 311, an inspector cites a violation, or a case lands in housing court, it shows up here. The numbers below aggregate across the entire portfolio.

HPD violations
0
across 3 buildings
311 complaints
0
submitted by tenants
Litigations
0
no active court cases
03 / 09

OATH case file.

last update Jan 2026
3 buildings

Adjudicated DOB / ECB cases across this portfolio. Every ticket that went to adjudication — paid, dismissed, or defaulted.

Total cases
54
Open / unpaid
2
Balance due
$9.4K
Default-judgment rate
19%

Recent cases (8 of 54)

  • Dismissed
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    Jan 2026
  • Dismissed
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    Oct 2025
  • Defaulted
    MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    $6.3K due
    Mar 2025
  • In violation
    MISCELLANEOUS VIOLATIONS
    157-159 WEST 83 STREET
    $1.3K paid
    Mar 2024
  • In violation
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    May 2023
  • Defaulted
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    $3.1K due
    Jan 2022
  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    $2.0K paid
    Jul 2016
  • Defaulted
    WORK WITHOUT A PERMIT
    157 WEST 83 STREET
    $250 paid
    Jul 2016
04 / 09

The buildings.

3 total
sorted by score

Worst 3 in portfolio

#1 · B · 6.2 / 10
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1931 · 1 units
0violations0complaints
#2 · B · 6.4 / 10
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1910 · 1 units
0violations0complaints
#3 · A · 10.0 / 10
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1987 · 1 units
0violations0complaints
All · 3Manhattan · 3Rent-stabilized · 1
GradeBuildingUnitsViolationsComplaintsScore
B
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1931
1006.2 / 10›
B
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1910
1006.4 / 10›
A
1214 1 AVENUE
Manhattan · built 1987
10010.0 / 10›
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05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

registration · management
updated weekly

How DERF ASSOCIATES LLC shows up on public housing records.

Principal & registration

Owner of recordDERF ASSOCIATES LLC
HPD statusRegistered

Operations

Portfolio size3 buildings
Managed byDERF ASSOCIATES LLC (self)

Full ownership history (ACRIS deeds, prior sales, linked LLCs) ships in a later pass — some portfolios span dozens of entities that take time to reconcile.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

3 buildings
across 1 borough
Manhattan3
Manhattan
3100%
08 / 09

Compare & act.

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Tenant resources

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09 / 09

Questions, answered.

from tenant research
updated from the record

How many buildings does DERF ASSOCIATES LLC own in New York City?

DERF ASSOCIATES LLC owns or operates 3 buildings in New York City, totaling 3 units.

Is DERF ASSOCIATES LLC a good landlord?

Across the 3-building portfolio, the average compliance score is 3.8 out of 5. 0 violations and 0 tenant complaints are on file — review The Record above for the full breakdown.

How many violations does DERF ASSOCIATES LLC have?

0 HPD/code violations and 45 DOB violations are recorded across DERF ASSOCIATES LLC's buildings in New York City.

Has DERF ASSOCIATES LLC been sued by tenants?

0 active housing-court cases are on file across DERF ASSOCIATES LLC's buildings.

What buildings should I avoid renting from DERF ASSOCIATES LLC?

The lowest-rated buildings in DERF ASSOCIATES LLC's portfolio are 1214 1 AVENUE, 1214 1 AVENUE, and 1214 1 AVENUE.

Are DERF ASSOCIATES LLC's units rent-stabilized?

633% of DERF ASSOCIATES LLC's units in New York City are registered as rent-stabilized with HPD.

How do I file a complaint against DERF ASSOCIATES LLC?

In New York City, file repair complaints with HPD via 311 or hpdonline.nyc.gov. For lease or harassment issues, call the NYC Tenant Helpline at 311. Document repair requests in writing and keep dated copies for housing court.

NYC

NYC-specific insights.

NYC-only data
updated weekly
Rent-stabilized units
19
DHCR-registered