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LEO SMITH

New York City
C+
Portfolio Score
LEO
SMITH
  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

  • Springfield Gardens1 building
08 / 09

Compare & act.

09 / 09

Questions, answered.

LEO SMITH — Landlord Portfolio in New York City

New York City·Portfolio profile
1 buildings2 unitsUpdated from public records
Portfolio Record
25 · 12 violations · complaints
No buildings with 100+ violations · across NYC
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The verdictLucidIQ Portfolio Score
C+
★★★★★
2.9 / 5
Portfolio Score
1 buildings · 2 units · NYC
Below the NYC landlord average by 1.6 points.
ComplianceConcerning
Tenant voiceNo reviews
ScaleSmall
TransparencyPartial
HPD violations37open + closed 12mo
311 complaints12submitted last 12mo
Litigations5housing court active
OATH balance due$40,625penalty + interest · last 5y
Rent-stab units0registered w/ HPD
Evictions filed0L&T filings 12mo
01 / 09

Portfolio at a glance.

1 buildings · 0 units
scored by LucidIQ

This landlord owns or manages 1 building across New York City. The portfolio sits below average on compliance for the city.

Grade distribution

1
A · 0B · 0C · 1D · 0F · 0
-1.6
Portfolio score vs NYC average. 2.9 / 5 vs the city mean of 4.5.

Where they operate

  • Queens1
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
37
across 1 building
311 complaints
12
100% from the worst 10% of buildings
Litigations
5
1 building in active court cases
See the full record by building →
03 / 09

OATH case file.

last update Feb 2022
1 building

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

Total cases
15
Open / unpaid
5
Balance due
$40.6K
Default-judgment rate
33%

Recent cases (8 of 15)

  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO COMPLY W COMMISSIONER ORDER TO FILE CERT OF CORRECTION W DOB
    139-26 182 STREET
    $3.1K due
    Feb 2022
  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR HARDWARE
    139-26 182 STREET
    $6.3K due
    Dec 2021
  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR HARDWARE
    139-26 182 STREET
    $12.5K due
    Sep 2021
  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR HARDWARE
    139-26 182 STREET
    $12.5K due
    Aug 2021
  • Defaulted
    FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR HARDWARE
    139-26 182 STREET
    $6.3K due
    Apr 2021
  • WRITTEN OFF
    1OR2 FAMILY CONVERTED MAINTAINED AS DWELLING FOR 4 OR MORE FAMILIES
    139-26 182 STREET
    $1.2K paid
    Jun 2015
  • WRITTEN OFF
    FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT
    139-26 182 STREET
    $1.5K paid
    May 2007
  • WRITTEN OFF
    FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH AN ORDER OF THE DEPARTMENT
    139-26 182 STREET
    $5.0K paid
    May 2007
04 / 09

The buildings.

1 total
sorted by score

Worst 1 in portfolio

#1 · C · 5.8 / 10
139-26 182 STREET
Queens · built 1925 · 2 units
37violations12complaints5suits
All · 1Queens · 1
GradeBuildingUnitsViolationsComplaintsScore
C
139-26 182 STREET
Queens · built 1925
237125.8 / 10›
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05 / 09

Ownership & operations.

registration · management
updated weekly

How LEO SMITH shows up on public housing records.

Principal & registration

Owner of recordLEO SMITH
HPD statusRegistered

Operations

Portfolio size1 building
Managed byLEO SMITH (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.

1 building
across 1 borough
Queens1
Queens
1100%
08 / 09

Compare & act.

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Tenant resources

File a 311 complaintReport housing conditions to NYC 311
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09 / 09

Questions, answered.

from tenant research
updated from the record

How many buildings does LEO SMITH own in New York City?

LEO SMITH owns or operates 1 buildings in New York City, totaling 2 units.

Is LEO SMITH a good landlord?

Across the 1-building portfolio, the average compliance score is 2.9 out of 5. 25 violations and 12 tenant complaints are on file — review The Record above for the full breakdown.

How many violations does LEO SMITH have?

25 HPD/code violations and 0 DOB violations are recorded across LEO SMITH's buildings in New York City.

Has LEO SMITH been sued by tenants?

5 active housing-court cases are on file across LEO SMITH's buildings.

What buildings should I avoid renting from LEO SMITH?

The lowest-rated buildings in LEO SMITH's portfolio are 139-26 182 STREET, —, and —.

Are LEO SMITH's units rent-stabilized?

0% of LEO SMITH's units in New York City are registered as rent-stabilized with HPD.

How do I file a complaint against LEO SMITH?

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.