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David Kershner

Officer·19 buildings·1368 units
3.2

43 reviews

Highlights

55
Evictions
59
Litigation cases

About David Kershner

David Kershner is a modestly rated but responsible officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.2/5 across 43 reviews, with 35% recommending their buildings and 35% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 55 evictions, 279 open violations, and 59 litigation cases. Data last updated July 30, 2026. Associated with 19 buildings and 1,368 units across Staten Island, Queens, Manhattan, and The Bronx, David Kershner is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs, including Grymes Hill, Sunnyside, Murray Hill, Hudson Heights, Saint George, Murray Hill (Queens), Financial District, and Rego Park. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available 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.

Tenant feedback regarding buildings managed by David Kershner reveals a troubling pattern of dissatisfaction. Key concerns include poor management responsiveness, ongoing pest infestations, and significant noise issues, particularly due to thin walls and loud neighbors. While some buildings boast good locations and spacious layouts, the overall cleanliness and maintenance are frequently criticized. Renters express frustration over unaddressed maintenance requests and poor sanitation practices. Though a few tenants appreciate the attentive staff, the general sentiment indicates that prospective renters should weigh these management shortcomings heavily before considering a lease.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Do Not Recommend

Pros

Low price, relaxed management (one guy), nice location.

Cons

Thin walls and floors, loud and upset neighbors.

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Horrible Super - Amazing Neighbors

Pros

Wonderful, inclusive community of neighbors

Cons

The super is incompetent, unresponsive, and rude. The scaffolding has been up for years despite claims that it would come down

Buildings associated with DAVID KERSHNER

  • 139 Maiden Lane

    139 Maiden Lane

    Financial District

  • 700 Victory Boulevard
    Rent-stabilized

    700 Victory Boulevard

    2.4(8)

    Grymes Hill

  • 144-87 41 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    144-87 41 Avenue

    2.3(9)

    Murray Hill (Queens)

  • 5115 Van Kleeck Street
    Rent-stabilized

    5115 Van Kleeck Street

    1.3(1)

    Elmhurst

139 Maiden Lane

139 Maiden Lane

Financial District

700 Victory Boulevard
Rent-stabilized

700 Victory Boulevard

2.4(8)

Grymes Hill

144-87 41 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

144-87 41 Avenue

2.3(9)

Murray Hill (Queens)

5115 Van Kleeck Street
Rent-stabilized

5115 Van Kleeck Street

1.3(1)

Elmhurst

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

-

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

-

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

-

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 average0.20Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
124Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

122Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

32Class 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 Kershner has an average tenant rating of 3.2 out of 5 across 43 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Kershner average 0.2 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

35% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Kershner would recommend living there.

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

David Kershner has 59 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

David Kershner owns or manages 19 buildings totalling 1368 units.

David Kershner has 55 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

35% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Kershner approve of how it is run.

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David Kershner

Officer·19 buildings·1368 units
3.2

43 reviews

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