• Manhattan Shelter Properties Owned or Controlled by the Podolskys

  • Aladdin Hotel

    Address 317 W. 45th St.

    Purchased $1.2 million in 2002

    Ownership Circuit LLC

    Connection Jay Podolsky's wife, Sharon Olson, is head officer of the operating company, 317 Aladdin Hotel Corp. Alan Lapes has long run it.

    Beds/Units 153 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $17 million

    Notes Formerly known as the Longacre Hotel, it was acquired out of foreclosure from Tran Dinh Truong, a Vietnamese shipping magnate who became a New York slumlord after the fall of Saigon.

  • Alan's House

    Address 433 Lenox Ave.

    Purchased Unknown amount, October 2002

    Ownership 433 Lenox LLC

    Connection Amsterdam Hospitality counsel Charles Wertman listed on deed, Alan Lapes listed as building's managing agent with city housing department.

    Beds/Units 47 units

  • Apollo Hotel

    Address 2027 Seventh Ave.

    Purchased $1.5 million in June 2004

    Ownership 2027 Seven LLC

    Connection Formerly a youth hostel. The Podolskys' brother-in-law Robert Beda formerly listed as its "Head Officer" with city housing department.

    Beds/Units 52 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $5 million

  • Ellington Hotel

    Address 610 W. 111th St.

    Purchased Approximately $925,000 in January 1987

    Ownership California Suites

    Connection Jay Podolsky's wife Sharon Olsen listed as president of California Suites.

    Beds/Units 88 families

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $7.4 million

    Notes Purchased shortly before the Podolskys' sentencing, the Ellington for a time operated as a hotel serving tourists and Columbia University. In 2002, it was converted into a shelter.

  • Park View Hotel

    Address 55 W. 110th St.

    Purchased Unknown amount, 1986

    Ownership Tenrit Studios

    Connection Operated as a Podolsky youth hostel in the early aughts. Podolsky's wife Sharon Olsen owns an interest in Tenrit via an entity called Justin's Place.

    Beds/Units 200 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $23 million

    Notes "In the nineties, the city brought a legal action to force the Podolskys and a co-owner to sell the Park View due to dangerous conditions. A long legal battle ensued, involving allegations that the Podolskys had set up a parade of straw buyers. In the end, the family retained its interest."

  • Tower Hotel

    Address 203-211 W. 145th St.

    Purchased Acquired and renovated via $3.9 million loan from Community Preservation Corp, 1995

    Ownership 203 W. 145 St. Associates Limited Partnership

    Connection A mortgage lists the Podolskys' brother-in-law Jeffrey Peldman as president of the company that holds the property's deed.

    Beds/Units 38 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $4 million

    Notes The Tower Hotel also serves as the office address of Nate Follman and Quality One Management, the company that provides maintenance to the Bronx Shelter Cluster.

  • Washington Hotel

    Address 2291 Third Ave.

    Purchased 2291 LLC signed 25-year net lease in 2001, at initial rate of $175,000 a year

    Ownership 2289 3rd Avenue Realty Corp

    Connection Jay Podolsky signed the net lease on behalf of 2291 LLC.

    Beds/Units 65 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $4.6 million

  • Address 2263 Seventh Ave.

    Purchased Unknown amount, 2005

    Ownership 2263 LLC

    Connection The Podolskys' brother-in-law Robert Beda formerly listed as head officer with city housing agency.

  • Gracey Inn

    Address 1645 First Ave.

    Purchased Unknown amount, October 2001

    Ownership 1645 1st Avenue LLC

    Connection The LLC lists the Ameritania Hotel as its address, and Amsterdam Hospitality attorney Charles Wertman's name is on the deed.

    Beds/Units 39 units

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $2.5 million

  • Freedom House

    Address 316 W. 95th St.

    Purchased $1.2 million in 2006

    Ownership RB Estates

    Connection Part of the Podolskys' West 95th Street assemblage.

    Beds/Units 200 units (total)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $5.2 million (total)

    Notes Formerly known as the Pennington Hotel. Unit total and rent budget set by a public contract.

  • Freedom House

    Address 330 W. 95th St.

    Purchased $3.1 million in 2005

    Ownership 330 Continental LLC

    Connection Part of the Podolskys' West 95th Street assemblage.

    Beds/Units 200 units (total)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) $5.2 million (total)

    Notes Formerly known as the Continental Hotel. Unit total and rent budget set by a public contract.

  • Sugar Hill Inn

    Address 515 W. 148 St.

    Purchased March 2002

    Ownership 515 West 148th Street LLC

    Connection LLC lists the Ameritania Hotel as its address. The Podolskys' brother-in-law Robert Beda formerly listed as building's managing agent with HPD.

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Approximately $600,000

    Notes Formerly a nightime overflow facility, currently undergoing conversion to a full-fledged shelter of undetermined size.

  • The Lex

    Address 159 E. 115th St.

    Ownership 159 East 115th Street, LLC

    Connection LLC lists the Ameritania Hotel as its address.

    Beds/Units Approximately 40

  • The Annex

    Address 106 W. 83rd St.

    Purchased $2.2 million in 2005

    Ownership 106 West 83rd Street, LLC

    Connection Jay Podolsky's wife Sharon Olsen listed as "managing member" on deed.

    Notes Formerly the Sky Hostel, recently converted into a men's shelter, according a front desk worker.

  • Address 108 W. 83rd St.

    Purchased $2 million in 2012

    Ownership 108 W. 83rd Street Special, LLC

    Connection Address of ownership entity listed as Podolsky-owned building next door. Alan Lapes registered as its managing agent with the city housing department.

    Notes Building adjacent to the Sky Annex also houses shelter clients, according to sources.

  • Cluster Shelter Properties Owned or Controlled by the Podolskys

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 3046 Holland Ave.

    Purchased $1 million in March 2006

    Ownership New Holland Realty

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 3034 Holland Ave.

    Purchased $1 million in March 2006

    Ownership Holland Ave 2006 LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 3042 Holland Ave.

    Purchased $1 million in March 2006

    Ownership Holland Ave 2006 LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 17 W. Mosholu Parkway N.

    Purchased $2.77 million in October 2006

    Ownership 1519 MP LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 19 W. Mosholu Parkway N.

    Purchased $2.77 million in October 2006

    Ownership 1519 MP LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 737 E. 187th St.

    Purchased $3.4 million in 2004

    Ownership Tzur 187 Street LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 751 E. 187th St.

    Purchased $3.4 million in 2004

    Ownership Tzur 187 Street LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 976 Tinton Ave.

    Purchased $2.92 million in February 2005

    Ownership Tinton 976 Realty LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 708 E. 243rd St.

    Purchased Unknown amount, 2004

    Ownership 243rd Street Bronx R&R LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 710 E. 243rd St.

    Purchased Unknown amount, 2004

    Ownership 243rd Street Bronx R&R LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 740 E. 243rd St.

    Purchased Unknown amount, 2004

    Ownership 243rd Street Bronx R&R LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 1058 Teller Ave.

    Purchased $1.65 million in January 2008

    Ownership 1058 TA Realty

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 911 Simpson St.

    Purchased $2.25 million in February 2005

    Ownership Simpson 911 Realty LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 220 E. 197th St.

    Purchased $3.8 million in 2007

    Ownership 220 East 197 Realty

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 1233 White Plains Rd.

    Purchased $2 million in May 2004

    Ownership Hodah WP LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 1466 Grand Concourse

    Purchased $4.3 million in 2005

    Ownership 1466 GC Realty LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 1315 Lafayette Ave.

    Purchased $2.7 million in May 2005

    Ownership Lafayette 1315 Realty LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 941 Intervale Ave.

    Purchased $4,950,000 in 2006

    Ownership 941 Intervale Realty

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

    Notes Carmen Torres's apartment building. It was severely damaged in a fire last December. It has since been extensively renovated.

  • Bronx Neighborhood Annex

    Address 690 E. 182nd St.

    Purchased $3 million in 2003

    Ownership 690 E. 182 ST. LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

    Beds/Units Bronx cluster total: 387 units (estimated)

    Rent Revenue Since 2010 (est.) Cluster total: at least $18 million

  • Address 1180 President St.

    Purchased $860,000 in 2003

    Ownership 1180 President Realty

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

  • Address 1629 Eastern Pkwy.

    Purchased $615,000 in 2003

    Ownership 1629 EP LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

  • Address 594 Park Pl.

    Purchased $775,000 in 2003

    Ownership Park 94 LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

  • Address 135 Albany Ave.

    Purchased $599,000 in 2003

    Ownership 135 Albany Realty LLC

    Connection Tristate Realty Holdings, a company owned by the Podolsky wives.

  • Other Homeless Shelters Operated by Alan Lapes

  • West Side Inn

    Address 237 W. 107th St.

    Ownership GM Canmar Residence Corporation

    Connection Shelter operated by Alan Lapes.

    Beds/Units Initially contracted to serve 80 homeless women, according to a DNA Info report.

    Notes Until 2010, West Side Inn was a youth hostel listed on the Podolskys' company website. After its conversion, a nonprofit originally slated to provide services backed out, telling the Columbia Spectator "the person who purported to us to be the owner was not the owner." Lapes continues to operate the shelter under an apparent lease agreement.

  • Frant Hotel

    Address 211 W. 101st St.

    Ownership Frant Hotel LLC

    Connection Alan Lapes listed as building's "head officer" with city housing department.

    Beds/Units 93 units

    Notes Like the nearby West Side Inn, Lapes operates the Frant as a shelter under an apparent lease arrangement with the property owner.

  • Other Potential Shelter Locations Owned or Controlled by the Podolskys

  • Address 165 W. 9th St., Brooklyn

    Purchased Unknown amount, 2001

    Ownership Tunnel Condos LLC

    Connection Stuart Podolsky is listed as owner on building permit. LLC is registered to Ameritania address.

    Beds/Units 170 beds (proposed)

    Notes A failed condominum project, the building is being converted for use as a men's shelter under a proposed five-year, $30 million contract. Project stalled, at least temporarily, due to extensive Buildings Department violations.

  • Belfar Hotel

    Address 850 West End Ave.

    Purchased $350,000 in 1980

    Ownership 850 West End Corp

    Connection Zenek Podolsky's first Manhattan purchase.

    Notes Most recently known as the Hotel Chocolat, the building is now being gut renovated by Alan Lapes's construction company for unknown purposes.

  • Montroyal Hotel

    Address 315 W. 94th St.

    Purchased $1.8 million in 2005

    Ownership 315 Montroyal LLC

    Connection Part of the Podolskys' West 95th Street assemblage.

    Notes For a time around 2006, functioned as a homeless shelter called the Apple Hotel. Now kept largely vacant, possibly for overflow use, it appears to be a prime prospect for future expansion.

  • Address 21-16 44th Dr., Queens

    Purchased $3.5 million in 2005

    Ownership 21-12 LLC

    Connection LLC is registered at Ameritania address. Jay Podolsky's wife Sharon Olson is listed as "owner" on building permit.

    Notes Olson and Lapes were recently granted permits to demolish an existing building and construct a new development. Plans call for a 48-unit apartment building, but Long Island City residents have raised concerns that the building could become a shelter.