What do tenants say about David Strauss?

David Strauss has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does David Strauss have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by David Strauss?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Strauss would recommend living there.

Is David Strauss responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Strauss approve of how it is run.

Has David Strauss had any evictions?

David Strauss has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does David Strauss own or manage?

David Strauss owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 53 units.

Is David Strauss on the worst landlords list?

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

Has David Strauss had any litigation cases?

David Strauss has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

David Strauss

Officer·2 buildings·53 units

3.4

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About David Strauss

David Strauss is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 14 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 53 units across Manhattan, David Strauss is an officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1910s. The portfolio is concentrated in Washington Heights in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by David Strauss shows a mixed management experience. Positive highlights include responsive and helpful supers, with some properties maintaining cleanliness and well-kept apartments. However, persistent issues such as pest control (notably rats and roaches), inconsistent hot water, and heating problems have been reported. Garbage management and building upkeep also vary, with some residents citing poor trash area conditions. While some tenants recommend certain buildings under his management, others advise improvements in pest control and maintenance responsiveness to enhance living conditions. Overall, expect variable management quality, with strengths in super responsiveness but needing attention to maintenance and pest issues.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

643 w 171 st

Pros

live-in super, nice neighbors

Cons

pests, variable hot water

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Could have been so much better

Pros

Nice super In-unit laundry

Cons

Rats in the trash area, hot water constantly going out, water pipe burst in units

Advice to the owners

Fix the trash area, better heating

Buildings associated with DAVID STRAUSS

Rent-stabilized

643 W 171 St

3.6(1)

Washington Heights

Rent-stabilized

718 West 171 Street

3.3(2)

Washington Heights

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

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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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David Strauss

Officer·2 buildings·53 units

3.4

3 reviews