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David Walentas

Shareholder·8 buildings·1447 units
4.6

41 reviews

Top rated owner or associate

Associated buildings are highly reviewed and rated 4+ stars by past and current renters.

Highlights

34
Evictions
8
Litigation cases

About David Walentas

David Walentas is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.6/5 across 41 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 34 evictions, 16 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 26, 2026. David Walentas is a shareholder associated with 8 buildings and 1,447 units across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan, including DUMBO, Hell's Kitchen, Cobble Hill, Downtown Brooklyn, and Brooklyn Heights. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1830s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise, accommodating a diverse population. About 62 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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 reviews of buildings managed by David Walentas emphasize the cleanliness and overall maintenance of the properties, with tenants praising both management and staff for their responsiveness. Most residents appreciate the quietness and safety of their living environments, along with the well-kept amenities. However, concerns regarding management responsiveness and consistent maintenance have been voiced, particularly in certain buildings where issues such as noise from the street and pest control were noted. Overall, while many tenants find their living experiences positive, a few suggest that management could improve in addressing tenant concerns more promptly.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

Forte Select 3bd 3ba

Pros

Great maintenance, clean, safe, no noise

Cons

Building management could be more responsive

Former tenant·1 week ago

Would recommend - have loved living here

Pros

It’s nice and well-maintained. I never see bugs. Maintenance is always quick to respond to any requests (they’re also nice). Love having the Mercedes Club in the building.

Cons

Far from the subway

Buildings associated with DAVID WALENTAS

  • Mercedes House
    Rent-stabilized

    Mercedes House

    4.2(17)

    Hell's Kitchen

  • 125 Court St
    Top rated

    125 Court St

    4.5(12)

    Downtown Brooklyn

  • 81 Washington Street
    Rent-stabilized

    81 Washington Street

    DUMBO

  • 30 Washington Street
    Top rated

    30 Washington Street

    4.4(10)

    DUMBO

Mercedes House
Rent-stabilized

Mercedes House

4.2(17)

Hell's Kitchen

125 Court St
Top rated

125 Court St

4.5(12)

Downtown Brooklyn

81 Washington Street
Rent-stabilized

81 Washington Street

DUMBO

30 Washington Street
Top rated

30 Washington Street

4.4(10)

DUMBO

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 average0.01Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
1Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

11Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

4Class 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 Walentas has an average tenant rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 41 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Walentas average 0.01 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Walentas would recommend living there.

David Walentas owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 1447 units.

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Walentas approve of how it is run.

David Walentas has 34 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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

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

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David Walentas

Shareholder·8 buildings·1447 units
4.6

41 reviews

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