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David Chen

Agent·1 building·55 units
2.9

8 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
No
Litigation cases

About David Chen

David Chen is a modestly rated but responsible agent. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 8 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 63% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 16 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. David Chen is an agent associated with 1 building and 55 units across Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Greenwich Village, reflecting a focused geographic area. The building was constructed in 1908, indicating its historic character. This mid-rise structure comprises entirely rent-stabilized apartments, providing potential renters with assurance on affordability and stability. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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 David Chen reflect a mixed management experience. While tenants appreciate the prime locations and reasonably priced rent, persistent pest problems, especially roaches and occasional rodent sightings, are a significant drawback. Cleanliness and garbage management vary, with some units noted as poorly maintained and garbage areas problematic. Heating and noise levels receive cold critiques, with thin walls and noisy surroundings commonly mentioned. Responsiveness from management is inconsistent, though some report helpful superintendents. Overall, tenants advise a stronger focus on pest control, building upkeep, and improved communication to enhance living conditions in these buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good location/bad pest problem

Pros

-location is amazing -rent is fairly reasonable

Cons

-rats in trash room to the point that you can’t get into the trash room -bad roach problem in the fall/winter (in unit & hallways) -have no control over my heat so it can get HOT -thin walls

Advice to the owners

Prioritize pest control

Former tenant·9 months ago

183 Thompson St

Pros

Building is in a good location, management will respond most of the time, hot water and heat are consistent, trash is always taken out when full, two laundry units downstairs, super is really nice

Cons

They provide pest control that sprays every month but it's for a reason (roaches sometimes), walls are kind of thin so you can hear neighbors/people talking and walking up and downstairs, street is a loud at night especially on weekends, packages have been stolen from time to time but not consistently

Buildings associated with DAVID CHEN

  • 183 Thompson Street
    Rent-stabilized

    183 Thompson Street

    2.9(8)

    Greenwich Village

183 Thompson Street
Rent-stabilized

183 Thompson Street

2.9(8)

Greenwich Village

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 average0.29Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
4Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

12Class 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

David Chen has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Chen average 0.29 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Chen would recommend living there.

David Chen has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

David Chen has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

David Chen owns or manages 1 building totalling 55 units.

63% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Chen approve of how it is run.

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David Chen

Agent·1 building·55 units
2.9

8 reviews

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