What do tenants say about David Schwartz?

David Schwartz has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does David Schwartz have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by David Schwartz average 0.57 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by David Schwartz?

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

Is David Schwartz responsive to tenants?

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

Is David Schwartz on the worst landlords list?

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

Has David Schwartz had any evictions?

David Schwartz has 32 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has David Schwartz had any litigation cases?

David Schwartz has 32 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does David Schwartz own or manage?

David Schwartz owns or manages 12 buildings totalling 237 units.

David Schwartz

Head Officer·12 buildings·237 units

3.2

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About David Schwartz

David Schwartz is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 32 evictions, 137 open violations, and 32 litigation cases. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Associated with 12 buildings and 237 units across Manhattan and Brooklyn, David Schwartz is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1890s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Hamilton Heights, Crown Heights, Washington Heights, Weeksville, and Brownsville. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About 92% of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Good place. Lived there for 2 years

Pros

Quiet, nice neighborhood

Cons

No elevator, no mail room

Advice to the owners

Be nicer

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Owner was responsive but pests were an issue

Pros

Responsive owner close to train

Cons

Cockroach issue and could hear loud neighbors and noises from street at all times of day and night

Buildings associated with DAVID SCHWARTZ

Rent-stabilized

279 East 92 Street

Brownsville

Good cause

1038 Clarkson Avenue

Brownsville

Rent-stabilized

1470 Sterling Place

Weeksville

Rent-stabilized

1488 Sterling Place

Weeksville

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 average0.57Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

28Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

97Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

12Class 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

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David Schwartz

Head Officer·12 buildings·237 units

3.2

2 reviews