What do tenants say about David Malek?

David Malek has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 35 reviews.

How many violations does David Malek have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by David Malek average 0.41 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by David Malek?

38% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Malek would recommend living there.

Is David Malek responsive to tenants?

29% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Malek approve of how it is run.

Has David Malek had any litigation cases?

David Malek has 146 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does David Malek own or manage?

David Malek owns or manages 36 buildings totalling 1084 units.

Is David Malek on the worst landlords list?

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

Has David Malek had any evictions?

David Malek has 128 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

David Malek

Shareholder·36 buildings·1084 units

2.6

35 reviews

Highlights

128

Evictions

146

Litigation cases

About David Malek

David Malek is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 35 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 29% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 128 evictions, 450 open violations, and 146 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Oakwood, Kensington, Midwood, Ditmas Park, Madison, Far Rockaway, Marine Park, and East Flatbush in Staten Island, Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan, David Malek is a shareholder associated with 36 buildings and 1,084 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across these boroughs. The buildings were constructed between 1900 and 1964, reflecting various architectural styles from that era. They are mostly low-rise buildings. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by David Malek reveal a notable inconsistency in management quality. While some buildings offer quiet neighborhoods, friendly neighbors, and relatively responsive supers, many suffer from poor cleanliness, pest infestations, inadequate garbage management, and slow or nonexistent maintenance responses. Rent-stabilized units are common, but complaints about outdated apartments, frequent repair delays, and unprofessional handling of tenant concerns are widespread. Package theft and security issues also recur, often compounded by underperforming surveillance systems. Overall, tenants advise improvements in pest control, maintenance responsiveness, building cleanliness, and ethical management practices to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Rent stabilized but flawed

Pros

Good super, elevator, good people, decent sized apartment, allows dogs, great area

Cons

Packages stolen, no cameras (that work well enough for thefts or any other crime), horrible cams only in lobby area, management is not helpful - only care to get rent on time, old apartments, roach infestations when units are turned or bad storms, etc

Former tenant·13 hours ago

Horrible Management and Building

Pros

The building had friendly neighbors.

Cons

Extremely slow maintenance, building cleanliness, roaches and mice, non repair of old/out dated appliances, and doctored documents from management to prevent return of your security.

Advice to the owners

Upgrade the quality of your appliances and cleanliness from pests for your tenants, respond timely to maintenance, issues, operate ethically when tenants leave and not make up documents to prevent returning security.