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Robert Malek

Head Officer·9 buildings·509 units
2.8

20 reviews

Highlights

21
Evictions
32
Litigation cases

About Robert Malek

Robert Malek is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 20 reviews, with 45% recommending their buildings and 30% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 21 evictions, 191 open violations, and 32 litigation cases. Data last updated October 23, 2026. Robert Malek is a Head Officer associated with 9 buildings and 509 units across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across both boroughs, including Brownsville, Flatbush, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Gravesend, Upper West Side, and Kensington. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, showcasing various architectural styles from that era. The properties are mostly mid-rise buildings, with a majority of about 89% having rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Robert Malek indicate a mixed experience. While some residents appreciate the spacious apartments, friendly neighbors, and decent garbage management, many express concerns regarding cleanliness, pest issues, and a lack of responsiveness from management. Several reviews highlight problems with package theft and unresponsive superintendents, particularly when urgent issues arise. Renters suggest improvements in maintenance and building security measures, such as additional cameras. Overall, while there are positive aspects, tenants recommend caution given the consistent complaints about management and upkeep, especially for those who prioritize these factors in their living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

6 years living here - it's fine

Pros

Location has been good for me, when something is really wrong the super will help, haven't ever felt unsafe

Cons

Hallways dirty, kids smoking in common areas

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

A great place to live- hope your unit has double paned windows

Pros

Love the neighbors, charm, elevator

Cons

Unit got to 50 degrees in the winter, due to faulty windows. There are roaches sometimes. No one is ever home to accept their packages so they ring everyone’s doorbell constantly. Elevator works but not way to get back in that is ADA compliant?

Buildings associated with ROBERT MALEK

  • 2 Hinckley Place
    Rent-stabilized

    2 Hinckley Place

    2.6(3)

    Kensington

  • 290 Empire Blvd
    Rent-stabilized

    290 Empire Blvd

    3.6(2)

    Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  • 414 Elmwood Avenue

    414 Elmwood Avenue

    2.5(3)

    Midwood

  • 270 Empire Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    270 Empire Boulevard

    2.5(5)

    Prospect Lefferts Gardens

2 Hinckley Place
Rent-stabilized

2 Hinckley Place

2.6(3)

Kensington

290 Empire Blvd
Rent-stabilized

290 Empire Blvd

3.6(2)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

414 Elmwood Avenue

414 Elmwood Avenue

2.5(3)

Midwood

270 Empire Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

270 Empire Boulevard

2.5(5)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

-

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner average0.37Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
66Class C
Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

102Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

23Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Robert Malek has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

Buildings managed by Robert Malek average 0.37 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

45% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Malek would recommend living there.

Robert Malek owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 509 units.

Robert Malek has 21 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

30% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Malek approve of how it is run.

Robert Malek has 32 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Robert Malek has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Robert Malek

Head Officer·9 buildings·509 units
2.8

20 reviews

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