What do tenants say about David Tennenbaum?

David Tennenbaum has an average tenant rating of 2.2 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

How many violations does David Tennenbaum have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by David Tennenbaum average 3.2 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by David Tennenbaum?

10% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Tennenbaum would recommend living there.

Has David Tennenbaum had any litigation cases?

David Tennenbaum has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Is David Tennenbaum responsive to tenants?

20% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Tennenbaum approve of how it is run.

Is David Tennenbaum on the worst landlords list?

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

Has David Tennenbaum had any evictions?

David Tennenbaum has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does David Tennenbaum own or manage?

David Tennenbaum owns or manages 1 building totalling 35 units.

David Tennenbaum

Head Officer·1 building·35 units

2.2

20 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About David Tennenbaum

David Tennenbaum is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.2/5 across 20 reviews, with 10% recommending their buildings and 20% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 112 open violations, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated July 28, 2026. David Tennenbaum is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 35 units across Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Williamsburg, which is known for its vibrant culture and community. The building was built in 1917 and is classified as a mid-rise, reflecting a specific architectural style from that period. All of the associated apartments have rent-stabilized status, ensuring tenant protections under New York City laws. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by David Tennenbaum predominantly points to serious challenges with cleanliness, pest control, security, and noise. Many tenants describe persistent issues with rodents, roaches, trespassing by homeless individuals, and drug activity, leading to a sense of unsafety. Complaints about unresponsive management and slow or nonexistent maintenance are frequent, with dissatisfaction over broken front doors and stolen packages. A few reviews mention responsive staff and affordable rent-stabilized units, yet these positives are overshadowed by poor building upkeep and neglect. Overall, expect management that struggles with timely repairs and security concerns, impacting tenant comfort and safety.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Ticking time bomb

Pros

Close to the J /L/G trains

Cons

Crackheads sleeping on the stairwell Amazon package theft Homeless people trespassing Rats/ Roaches Very noisy Dirty Stolen food (UberEats /Seamless)

Advice to the owners

Take control of your building!!!

Former tenant·3 weeks ago

Dangerous loud dirty

Pros

Cheap, laundry, dishwasher

Cons

Only live here if you are going to be homeless otherwise. It is extremely dangerous and loud there are crackheads everywhere.

Advice to the owners

It is not safe

Buildings associated with DAVID TENNENBAUM

Rent-stabilized
364 South 1 Street
2.2(20)
Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

364 South 1 Street

2.2(20)

Williamsburg

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average3.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

28Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

68Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

16Class 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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