What do tenants say about Daniel Lau?

Daniel Lau has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Daniel Lau have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Daniel Lau average 0.53 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Daniel Lau?

38% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Daniel Lau would recommend living there.

Has Daniel Lau had any litigation cases?

Daniel Lau has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Daniel Lau on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Daniel Lau responsive to tenants?

38% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Daniel Lau approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Daniel Lau own or manage?

Daniel Lau owns or manages 1 building totalling 30 units.

Has Daniel Lau had any evictions?

Daniel Lau has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Daniel Lau

Site Manager·1 building·30 units

3.1

8 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Daniel Lau

Daniel Lau is a modestly rated but responsible site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 8 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 38% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 16 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Across Chinatown in Manhattan, Daniel Lau is a site manager associated with 1 building and 30 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Chinatown in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1915 and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight various issues in buildings managed by Daniel Lau. Tenants appreciate the locations of the buildings, proximity to amenities, and some renovated aspects. However, concerns include poor cleanliness, intense garbage management expectations, difficult communication with supers, pest problems, and harassment from the landlord and super. The inconsistent responsiveness of the owner and lack of proper amenities also affect tenant satisfaction. Suggestions include improving cleanliness, addressing harassment and pest control, and enhancing overall building management. Prospective renters should be cautious of potential harassment and management issues in these buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

54 mulberry st

Pros

Sunlight in apartment, in front of park, close to laundromat , good block, quiet enough

Cons

Landlords , building maintenance , walk up, cockroaches, no amenities

Advice to the owners

Be nicer to people!

Former tenant·3 months ago

nice location, uneven rooms

Pros

charming wood floors and high ceilings

Cons

uneven room sizes

Buildings associated with DANIEL LAU

Rent-stabilized
54 Mulberry Street
3.1(8)
Chinatown

Rent-stabilized

54 Mulberry Street

3.1(8)

Chinatown

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 average0.53Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

14Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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Daniel Lau

Site Manager·1 building·30 units

3.1

8 reviews