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David Malek

Shareholder·36 buildings·1084 units
2.7

34 reviews

Highlights

130
Evictions
146
Litigation cases

About David Malek

David Malek is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 34 reviews, with 39% recommending their buildings and 30% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 130 evictions, 497 open violations, and 146 litigation cases. Data last updated October 20, 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.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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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 for buildings managed by David Malek indicate a mixture of positive and negative experiences. Many residents appreciate the friendly neighbors and convenient locations, with some citing responsive maintenance. However, significant concerns arise regarding management's lack of attentiveness, especially regarding pest control and general cleanliness, with multiple reports of roaches and mice. Notably, some tenants feel that the management prioritizes rent collection over tenant welfare, resulting in frequent maintenance delays and ignored repair requests. Overall, while there are appealing aspects, potential renters should be cautious and prepared for possible issues.

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.

Buildings associated with DAVID MALEK

  • 246 Malden Place
    Good cause

    246 Malden Place

    Oakwood

  • 2425 Nostrand Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    2425 Nostrand Avenue

    2.6(12)

    Midwood

  • 1417 Avenue K
    Rent-stabilized

    1417 Avenue K

    3.7(6)

    Midwood

  • 3508 Kings Highway
    Rent-stabilized

    3508 Kings Highway

    Marine Park

246 Malden Place
Good cause

246 Malden Place

Oakwood

2425 Nostrand Avenue
Rent-stabilized

2425 Nostrand Avenue

2.6(12)

Midwood

1417 Avenue K
Rent-stabilized

1417 Avenue K

3.7(6)

Midwood

3508 Kings Highway
Rent-stabilized

3508 Kings Highway

Marine Park

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.45Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
205Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

226Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

66Class 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

FAQs

David Malek has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 34 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Malek average 0.45 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

39% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Malek would recommend living there.

30% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Malek approve of how it is run.

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

David Malek owns or manages 36 buildings totalling 1084 units.

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

David Malek has 130 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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David Malek

Shareholder·36 buildings·1084 units
2.7

34 reviews

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