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David Nierenberg

Shareholder·17 buildings·936 units
3.1

7 reviews

Highlights

32
Evictions
45
Litigation cases

About David Nierenberg

David Nierenberg is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 7 reviews, with 29% recommending their buildings and 15% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 32 evictions, 247 open violations, and 45 litigation cases. Data last updated August 8, 2026. Associated with 17 buildings and 936 units across Brooklyn, David Nierenberg is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans multiple neighborhoods including Brighton Beach, Borough Park, Bensonhurst, Ditmas Park, Mapleton, Midwood, and Homecrest. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1960s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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 feedback for buildings managed by David Nierenberg reveals mixed experiences. While some appreciate rent stabilization, spacious apartments, and helpful superintendents, many highlight persistent maintenance issues such as heating problems, pest infestations, plumbing and electrical faults, and slow repair responses. Garbage management tends to be inconsistent, and noise levels—from outside traffic or neighbors—affect living comfort. Responsiveness from the owner and management is often described as delayed or insufficient, impacting overall satisfaction. Prospects should expect older buildings with some upkeep challenges but decent location benefits; improvements in maintenance and communication are needed to enhance tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

extreme noise outside

Pros

rent stabilized, spacious, amazing superintendent

Cons

every day traffic builds up on the street and the people in this neighborhood do not take their hand of the horns, they hold their horns for what seems like 20/30 seconds at a time, extremely rude neighbors, one of them is racist and abusive to his house aids

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

51st St Apt

Pros

Elevator Laundry in building

Cons

Old building Frequent leaks in bathroom

Advice to the owners

N/a

Buildings associated with DAVID NIERENBERG

  • 1239 Avenue X
    Rent-stabilized

    1239 Avenue X

    1.8(1)

    Homecrest

  • 1402 Avenue K
    Rent-stabilized

    1402 Avenue K

    Midwood

  • 1376 51 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    1376 51 Street

    4.0(1)

    Borough Park

  • 709 Brightwater Court
    Rent-stabilized

    709 Brightwater Court

    Brighton Beach

1239 Avenue X
Rent-stabilized

1239 Avenue X

1.8(1)

Homecrest

1402 Avenue K
Rent-stabilized

1402 Avenue K

Midwood

1376 51 Street
Rent-stabilized

1376 51 Street

4.0(1)

Borough Park

709 Brightwater Court
Rent-stabilized

709 Brightwater Court

Brighton Beach

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 average0.26Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
130Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

94Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

22Class A
Non-hazardous

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

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

David Nierenberg has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Nierenberg average 0.26 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

29% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Nierenberg would recommend living there.

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

David Nierenberg owns or manages 17 buildings totalling 936 units.

David Nierenberg has 32 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

15% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Nierenberg approve of how it is run.

David Nierenberg has 45 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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David Nierenberg

Shareholder·17 buildings·936 units
3.1

7 reviews

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