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David Somerstein

Head Officer·10 buildings·228 units
3.7

2 reviews

Highlights

10
Evictions
17
Litigation cases

About David Somerstein

David Somerstein is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.7/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 197 open violations, and 17 litigation cases. Data last updated September 5, 2026. Associated with 10 buildings and 228 units across The Bronx and Manhattan, David Somerstein is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Manhattan, including Longwood, University Heights, Morris Heights, Hamilton Heights, Tremont, Mt. Hope, and Concourse. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

1604 University Ave

Pros

Quiet building Cleaning lady comes regularly to clean the building No heating issues in the winter.

Cons

Walk up. No elevator. Intercoms work sometimes.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Decent, quiet building, but old

Pros

Cleaning at least twice a week ( for the most part) Quiet, neighbors occasionally play music Rooms are pretty big compared to newer buildings Security door Usually quick to fix issues within building Lots of transportation and trees right outside Lots of windows in apartment , more sunlight Improved over the years

Cons

Shoddy electrical work Leaks, and some cracked walls Don’t always respond to issues, have to call multiple times Walk up (if that’s a problem) Gets pretty hot in the summer, and because of electrical work not every room can have cooling. Poor ventilation especially in bathroom.

Advice to the owners

Check in on apartments, respond more quickly to complaints.

Buildings associated with DAVID SOMERSTEIN

  • 2287 University Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2287 University Avenue

    University Heights

  • 1161 Sherman Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1161 Sherman Avenue

    Concourse

  • 1684 Nelson Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1684 Nelson Avenue

    Morris Heights

  • 1604 University Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1604 University Avenue

    3.7(2)

    Morris Heights

2287 University Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2287 University Avenue

University Heights

1161 Sherman Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1161 Sherman Avenue

Concourse

1684 Nelson Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1684 Nelson Avenue

Morris Heights

1604 University Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1604 University Avenue

3.7(2)

Morris Heights

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.86Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
65Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

109Class 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

David Somerstein has an average tenant rating of 3.7 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Somerstein average 0.86 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Somerstein would recommend living there.

David Somerstein has 17 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Somerstein approve of how it is run.

David Somerstein owns or manages 10 buildings totalling 228 units.

David Somerstein has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

David Somerstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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David Somerstein

Head Officer·10 buildings·228 units
3.7

2 reviews

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