Review Summary for David Beek
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by David Beek consistently highlight attentive and responsive management, with many appreciating his kindness and fair treatment. The buildings are generally well maintained, clean, and located in friendly neighborhoods with respectful neighbors. Some issues raised include occasional delays in maintenance, heat regulation difficulties, and pest challenges, particularly in older buildings. Tenants note noise from busy streets in certain locations and suggest improvements like better lock security and finishing exterior renovations. Overall, David Beek is regarded as a fair landlord who communicates well and addresses tenant needs, making his buildings desirable places to live despite minor drawbacks.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.53 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
21
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jun 06, 2019: § 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.
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Hazardous
39
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 05, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2sq ft, at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 16503479 issued 06-dec-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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Immediately hazardous
12
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Apr 08, 2023: § 27-2033 adm code provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with David Beek
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
300 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 Units • 4 Floors
4.1(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
304 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 Units • 4 Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Crown Heights
589 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
16 Units • 4 Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
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Bedford-Stuyvesant
302 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216
16 Units • 4 Floors
0(0)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Reviews (13)
5 stars
2 months ago
Nice and well maintained
Former Tenant
Pros:
Well maintained building
Good apartment neighbors
Good bathroom
Great management
Good apartment neighbors
Good bathroom
Great management
Cons:
Older building (but some are looking for this)
Noisy street at times
Noisy street at times
Advice to owner:
None - keep doing what you do!
3.5 stars
7 months ago
Pretty good place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet, safe, nice owner
Cons:
They're not super responsive to maintenance requests and there have been issues with the heat
4.62 stars
9 months ago
Charming and Neighborly, No frills
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great Managment team, always responsive and friendly. Charming semi renovated units that still have beautiful crown molding and sweet details, dishwasher
Cons:
no washer/dryer, some mold,
4.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
David Beek is a great landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great and kind landlord. Very responsive and very reasonable prices / agreements.
Cons:
Living on the top floor the heat was often blasted and got way too hot
4.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
Great building, great location
Former Tenant
Pros:
*Very kind and responsive management/super
*Respectful neighbors
*Safe and generally quiet part of the neighborhood
*Close to both the C and G trains and the B52 stop is directly across the street
*Also laundromat right across the street!
*Respectful neighbors
*Safe and generally quiet part of the neighborhood
*Close to both the C and G trains and the B52 stop is directly across the street
*Also laundromat right across the street!
Cons:
*There is a mice problem in the building, but if you're clean it's nothing worse than other nyc apartments.
*The floors are very creaky so if you're not living on the top floor be prepared to hear when your upstairs neighbors are moving around.
*Packages have gotten stolen a few times but they just fixed the doors so maybe won't be a problem in the future.
*The floors are very creaky so if you're not living on the top floor be prepared to hear when your upstairs neighbors are moving around.
*Packages have gotten stolen a few times but they just fixed the doors so maybe won't be a problem in the future.
3.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
I liked it
Former Tenant
Pros:
Was a fixer upper but in the greatest location.
Cons:
Super not very responsive. Packages got stolen.
3.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Pretty good deal
Former Tenant
Pros:
Well maintained units, Landlords were hands off, month to month, affordable, friendly vibe, paid rent via credit card, views from the roof are so nice
Cons:
Apartments that face Franklin deal with a lot of street noise at night, can’t control the temp in your apartment and they crank the heat in the winter, one neighbor leaves a ton of boxes in the hall and one smokes weed in the stairwell
Advice to owner:
N/A
4.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Favorite place I’ve ever lived
Former Tenant
Pros:
I miss 121 every day! The apartment was a palace, the neighbors were the absolute best, and the property manager and landlord were exactly what you want out of a landlord - responsive when things went wrong, but otherwise totally absent. Amazing location.
Cons:
Burrito Bar + Flatbush could get loud, but if you’re sleeping in the back bedrooms (and not the front office lol) it probably wouldn’t matter. Some roaches and one mouse.
Advice to owner:
Keep being amazing Mr. Beek!
4.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
I love this building and management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Responsive helpful staff, great apartment storage
Cons:
Older appliances and fixtures
4.38 stars
Over 3 years ago
David Beek is a sweet landlord!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Beautiful natural light, solid appliances, no ongoing pest problems (had a few issues with cockroaches, but Mr. Beek provided materials to deal). He has been very hands off, flexible with lease changes, and hasn't raised rent in several years.
Cons:
The radiator heat sometimes isn't enough in the winter because the apartment gets drafty. Unless a fix is really desperately needed (ie roof leak), it won't get fixed promptly, if at all.
4 stars
Over 4 years ago
Spacious apartment on a scenic brownstone street in a great neighborhood
Former Tenant
Pros:
Mostly quiet street with trees and nice neighbors
Cons:
A little bit older, no laundry in the building
4.12 stars
Over 4 years ago
A real neighborly feel
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super affordable
Friendly neighbors
Simple building
Roof access
Friendly neighbors
Simple building
Roof access
Cons:
– One bedroom faces a brick wall (little sunlight)
– Cabinetry is mismatched (if you’re someone who prefers a little uniformity)
– Management takes a while to get back to people
– Trash will pile up for a few days before it gets sorted
– Building lock is really loose. People who didn’t live here would just walk right in.
– Cabinetry is mismatched (if you’re someone who prefers a little uniformity)
– Management takes a while to get back to people
– Trash will pile up for a few days before it gets sorted
– Building lock is really loose. People who didn’t live here would just walk right in.
Advice to owner:
I’d advise replacing the front door of the building and the locks. It’s nearly falling out, and doesn’t always close.
I’d also advise replacing cabinetry before the next tenant moved in.
I’d also advise replacing cabinetry before the next tenant moved in.
4.38 stars
Over 4 years ago
Loved Living Here
Former Tenant
Pros:
David the owner is really sweet and responsive. The renovated apartments are really well done. The carpenter takes pride in his work. Never heard my neighbor, ever.
Cons:
We left because there was scaffolding and a delayed project on the exterior masonry. They made out window 6 inches smaller on each end due to the masonry. Being cooped up during COVID lockdown with the scaffolding was a deal breaker and we did not renew. Rooftop has a lot of potential but there’s nothing. Shared hallways need renovation.
Advice to owner:
Finish that masonry project, other than that no complaints. We were displaced by a fire in the property next door that is owned by the same owner. He offered up an apartment right away and was great during that whole ordeal. No complaints, solid fair landlord.