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David Tennenbaum

Shareholder·26 buildings·799 units
2.4

25 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

143
Evictions
323
Litigation cases

About David Tennenbaum

David Tennenbaum is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 25 reviews, with 16% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 143 evictions, 1243 open violations, and 323 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. David Tennenbaum is a shareholder associated with 26 buildings and 799 units across The Bronx, Brooklyn, and Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including North New York, Highbridge, Woodstock, Mapleton, Mt. Hope, Fordham, Woodlawn, and Norwood. The buildings were constructed across a wide range of years, spanning from the 1900s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio consists mostly of mid-rise buildings, with a significant majority of approximately 92 percent having rent-stabilized apartments. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews of buildings managed by David Tennenbaum consistently report poor management responsiveness and inadequate maintenance. Common complaints include persistent pest infestations, especially rodents and roaches, unaddressed mold problems, and dirty, cluttered common areas. Heating issues and faulty water pressure are frequently mentioned, as well as security concerns like broken locks and package theft. While some tenants appreciate good neighbors or convenient locations, they emphasize the lack of proactive management and careless supervision of building staff. Renters urge improved communication, timely repairs, and attentive building oversight to make living conditions safer and more comfortable.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

17 West 125th Street

Pros

The location and the super all very nice

Cons

The water pressure

Former tenant·5 months ago

Good for what you pay

Pros

Conveinent location, good price (rent stabilized) and some units have been updated w modern appliances

Cons

Washer/ dryer situation is BAD. Gym SUCKS. Lobby usually dirty. Didn’t have secure mailbox for 3+ months

Advice to the owners

Hire more staff

Buildings associated with DAVID TENNENBAUM

  • 86 Lefferts Avenue
    Good cause

    86 Lefferts Avenue

    Prospect Lefferts Gardens

  • 333 Utica Avenue
    Good cause

    333 Utica Avenue

    Weeksville

  • 2961 Marion Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2961 Marion Avenue

    2.9(1)

    Bedford Park

  • 45 East Mosholu Parkway North
    Rent-stabilized

    45 East Mosholu Parkway North

    2.4(2)

    Norwood

86 Lefferts Avenue
Good cause

86 Lefferts Avenue

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

333 Utica Avenue
Good cause

333 Utica Avenue

Weeksville

2961 Marion Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2961 Marion Avenue

2.9(1)

Bedford Park

45 East Mosholu Parkway North
Rent-stabilized

45 East Mosholu Parkway North

2.4(2)

Norwood

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average1.55Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
494Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

602Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

142Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

5Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

David Tennenbaum has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 25 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Tennenbaum average 1.55 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

16% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Tennenbaum would recommend living there.

David Tennenbaum owns or manages 26 buildings totalling 799 units.

David Tennenbaum has 143 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

David Tennenbaum has 323 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Tennenbaum approve of how it is run.

David Tennenbaum was ranked #10 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

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David Tennenbaum

Shareholder·26 buildings·799 units
2.4

25 reviews

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