What do tenants say about Michael Daniel?

Michael Daniel has an average tenant rating of 1.6 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Michael Daniel have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Michael Daniel average 2.84 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Michael Daniel?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Michael Daniel would recommend living there.

Is Michael Daniel responsive to tenants?

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

Has Michael Daniel had any litigation cases?

Michael Daniel has 15 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Michael Daniel had any evictions?

Michael Daniel has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Michael Daniel on the worst landlords list?

Michael Daniel has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Michael Daniel own or manage?

Michael Daniel owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 38 units.

Michael Daniel

Head Officer·2 buildings·38 units

1.6

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Michael Daniel

Michael Daniel is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 108 open violations, and 15 litigation cases. Data last updated August 17, 2026. Michael Daniel is a Head Officer associated with 2 buildings and 38 units across Central Harlem and Hamilton Heights in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1910s, reflecting a historical architectural style. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Michael Daniel consistently describe severe management neglect and poor living conditions. Residents report unresponsiveness to urgent issues, persistent pest infestations, and ongoing heating and gas supply failures lasting many months. Cleanliness and garbage management are markedly inadequate, contributing to unsafe and unpleasant environments. The buildings suffer from frequent violations and maintenance shortcomings, with some units exhibiting structural damage. Noise levels and problematic neighbors further diminish livability. Despite affordable rent and some positive neighborhood aspects, tenants overwhelmingly advise against living here and urge management to dramatically improve oversight and building upkeep to meet basic health and safety standards.

Reviews

Former tenant·13 hours ago

Landlord unresponsive and neglectful

Pros

Cheap. Great neighborhood. Lovely neighbors.

Cons

Awful landlord. Neglectful and openly ignore tenants. We didn’t have cooking gas for 14 months. Problems with heat. Pests and cleanliness is a constant problem.

Advice to the owners

High a new management company. It’s run like a slum lord and these tenants (many who’ve been here 15-20 years) deserve far better.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

This building has everything

Pros

Cheap, cheap, cheap rent

Cons

This building has everything... a slumblord, an admin that spends more time smoking outside of the management office than addressing any issues/repairs needed, drug dealers, cockroaches, rats, dirty hallways, unkempt dogs and children, families who should be reported to CPS, loud couples fighting at all hours, unemployed men playing video games and daydrinking, pot and regular smokers smoking in public areas, no heat/hot water on the regular, no cooking gas for over a year, a super who doesn't know how to clean...

Advice to the owners

Stop being a slumlord.

Buildings associated with MICHAEL DANIEL

Rent-stabilized

283 West 147 Street

1.6(3)

Central Harlem

Rent-stabilized

453 West 152 Street

Hamilton Heights

Building ratings

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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 average2.84Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

30Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

59Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

19Class 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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Michael Daniel

Head Officer·2 buildings·38 units

1.6

3 reviews