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William Zabala

Shareholder·2 buildings·16 units
3.7

7 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
5
Litigation cases

About William Zabala

William Zabala is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 7 reviews, with 72% recommending their buildings and 72% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 14, 2026. Across Crown Heights in Brooklyn, William Zabala is a shareholder associated with 2 buildings and 16 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Crown Heights in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s and are mostly low-rise. All of the associated buildings have 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 of buildings managed by William Zabala indicate a mixed experience. Cleanliness and garbage management receive high praise, with many residents appreciating the upkeep and supportive staff. However, issues with heating, noise, and varying responsiveness from management have been pointed out. Some tenants reported problems with pest control and rising rent costs. Despite these drawbacks, the overall sentiment leans positively, especially for those seeking well-maintained amenities in a convenient location. Potential renters should be prepared for management's occasionally delayed responses and some infrastructure concerns, but many appreciate the spacious layouts and friendly neighbors.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good Place To Live

Pros

Super is nice, good laundry price, clean areas

Cons

Management sometimes slow to respond

Advice to the owners

none

Former tenant·4 days ago

1289 Dean street

Pros

Spacious, accommodating landlord, and continuous lease renewal

Cons

Steep increases in rent, pest control could be better, landlord and super don’t always answer back to messages or requests unless dire

Buildings associated with WILLIAM ZABALA

  • 1289 Dean Street
    Rent-stabilized

    1289 Dean Street

    4.4(5)

    Crown Heights

  • 937 Park Place
    Rent-stabilized

    937 Park Place

    2.9(2)

    Crown Heights

1289 Dean Street
Rent-stabilized

1289 Dean Street

4.4(5)

Crown Heights

937 Park Place
Rent-stabilized

937 Park Place

2.9(2)

Crown Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

-

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

William Zabala has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

72% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by William Zabala would recommend living there.

William Zabala has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

William Zabala has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

72% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by William Zabala approve of how it is run.

William Zabala owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 16 units.

William Zabala has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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William Zabala

Shareholder·2 buildings·16 units
3.7

7 reviews

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