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EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP

New York City
A
Portfolio Score
EMPIRE STATE
DEVELOPMENT CORP
  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.

06 / 09

Tenant voice.

07 / 09

Where they operate.

Neighborhoods we operate in

  • Long Island City2 buildings
08 / 09

Compare & act.

09 / 09

Questions, answered.

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP — Landlord Portfolio in New York City

New York City·Portfolio profile
3 buildings580 unitsUpdated from public records
Portfolio Record
2 · 43 violations · complaints
No buildings with 100+ violations · across NYC
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★★★★★3.723 portfolio reviews
Public-record verified
The verdictLucidIQ Portfolio Score
A
★★★★★
4.6 / 5
Portfolio Score
3 buildings · 580 units · NYC
Right around the NYC landlord average.
ComplianceStrong
Tenant voiceGood
ScaleSmall
TransparencyPartial
HPD violations2open + closed 12mo
311 complaints43submitted last 12mo
Litigations0housing court active
OATH balance due$1,250penalty + interest · last 5y
Rent-stab units0registered w/ HPD
Evictions filed9L&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 around the city average on compliance.

Grade distribution

3
A · 3B · 0C · 0D · 0F · 0
+0.1
Portfolio score vs NYC average. 4.6 / 5 vs the city mean of 4.5.

Where they operate

  • Queens3
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
2
across 3 buildings
311 complaints
43
100% from the worst 10% of buildings
Litigations
0
no active court cases
See the full record by building →
03 / 09

OATH case file.

last update Feb 2026
3 buildings

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

Total cases
14
Open / unpaid
1
Balance due
$1.3K
Default-judgment rate
7%

Recent cases (8 of 14)

  • —
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    $1.3K due
    Feb 2026
  • In violation
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    Jul 2025
  • ADMIT IN-VIO
    PEDESTRAIN PROTECTION DOES NOT MEET CODE SPECIFICATIONS
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    $2.4K paid
    Oct 2024
  • ADMIT IN-VIO
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    $1.3K paid
    Aug 2023
  • In violation
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN ELEVATOR OR CONVEYING SYSTEM
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    $1.3K paid
    Feb 2020
  • In violation
    FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALL S OR APPURTENANCES
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    $1.3K paid
    Aug 2018
  • Dismissed
    FAIL TO TAKE REQUIRED MEASURES TO SECURE PUBLIC SAFWTY-UNSAFE FACADE
    4-75 48 AVENUE
    Dec 2017
  • In violation
    WORK DOES NOT CONFORM TO APPROVED CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AMENDMENTS
    475 48 AVENUE
    Apr 2017
04 / 09

The buildings.

3 total
sorted by score

Worst 3 in portfolio

#1 · A · 7.4 / 10
4-75 48 AVENUE
Queens · built 2006 · 580 units
2violations43complaints
#2 · A · 10.0 / 10
475 48 AVENUE
Queens
0violations0complaints
#3 · A · 10.0 / 10
478 47 ROAD
Queens
0violations0complaints
All · 3Queens · 3
GradeBuildingUnitsViolationsComplaintsScore
A
4-75 48 AVENUE
Queens · built 2006
5802437.4 / 10›
A
475 48 AVENUE
Queens
—0010.0 / 10›
A
478 47 ROAD
Queens
—0010.0 / 10›
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05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

registration · management
updated weekly

How EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP shows up on public housing records.

Principal & registration

Owner of recordEMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP
HPD statusRegistered

Operations

Portfolio size3 buildings
Managed byEMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP (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.

06 / 09

Tenant voice.

23 reviews
portfolio-wide

Reviews submitted by tenants across every building in this portfolio. We aggregate the numbers, but surface the voices — good and bad — as pulled quotes.

3.7
★★★★★
avg across 23 reviews
5★
22%
4★
48%
3★
17%
2★
9%
1★
4%
★★★★★2y ago

“Pros: - Great location - Quiet neighbourhood - Good appliances in unit - Good amenities Cons: - Monthly pet fee, even for a cat - Expensive”

— 4-75 48 AVENUE · Queens
★★★★★2y ago

“Pros: The views, that’s it. Cons: Everything you can imagine. The management is a disgrace. Elevators never work. Currently have 2/5 working. The other 3 have been broken for 6 months Advice to landlord: Quit”

— 4-75 48 AVENUE · Queens
★★★★★1y ago

“Pros: Spacious apartment, good closet space, peaceful location Cons: Heat was too high in the winter and could not be lowered even after multiple maintenance requests. Problems with neighbors smoking. You can hear babies and dogs passing b…”

— 4-75 48 AVENUE · Queens
See all 23 reviews →
07 / 09

Where they operate.

3 buildings
across 1 borough
Queens3
Queens
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 EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP own in New York City?

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP owns or operates 3 buildings in New York City, totaling 580 units.

Is EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP a good landlord?

Across the 3-building portfolio, the average compliance score is 4.6 out of 5. 2 violations and 43 tenant complaints are on file — review The Record above for the full breakdown.

How many violations does EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP have?

2 HPD/code violations and 0 DOB violations are recorded across EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP's buildings in New York City.

Has EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP been sued by tenants?

0 active housing-court cases are on file across EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP's buildings.

What buildings should I avoid renting from EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP?

The lowest-rated buildings in EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP's portfolio are 4-75 48 AVENUE, 475 48 AVENUE, and 478 47 ROAD.

Are EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP's units rent-stabilized?

0% of EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP's units in New York City are registered as rent-stabilized with HPD.

How do I file a complaint against EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT CORP?

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.