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David Schwartz

is the founder and president of The Water Scrooge, which offers maintenance-free, tamper-proof water conservation tools to landlords and homeowners. The Water Scrooge is based in Lynbrook, N.Y.

Case Study - Harlem Portfolio

The Water Scrooge was engaged to affect water savings in the affected properties with 80 units.

The Water Scrooge program included a whole turnkey conservation project.

  • In-suite efficiency upgrades for shower heads and kitchen and bath aerators to reach EPA standard flow rate and;

  • Installation of the Toilet Scrooge valve to eliminate leaks from running toilets.

Case Study - 1436 Lexington Avenue NY

The Water Scrooge was engaged to affect water savings in this 13-unit building. The starting point...

Case Study - 450 Gouverner Place Yonkers NY

The Water Scrooge was engaged to affect water savings in this 68-unit building. In 2022, The...

Case Study - 144 East 22nd St NY

The Water Scrooge™ was engaged to affect water savings in this 46-unit building. The starting point...

Top 10 Water Conservation Products

Average families use over 300 gallons of water daily. As a landlord, utility bills are no joke, and...

Tips On How To Stop a Toilet From Constantly Running

Tired of wasting money on water expenses because your tenants’ toilets keep running? Luckily, you...

How Much Water Does It Take To Cause Water Damage?

Whether you are dealing with a leaking pipe or a full-on flooding situation, your property can...

Reasons Why Your Water Bill May Be High

As potentially lucrative as property investing is, there is a downside. Operating costs of...

How To Improve Nursing Homes & Lower Costs

America's nursing homes are in crisis. Older and infirmed Americans are being housed in nursing...

Is Tenant Responsible for Water Damage?

Water damage to a residential property is terrible news to the landlord and the tenant. More than...

Smart Apartment Marketing Ideas To Get More Renters

In today's digital age, apartment hunting has transformed drastically. Prospective renters are no...

Converting Apartment Properties To Smart Apartment Buildings

The era of the smart home has arrived, and it's not just limited to single-family houses. As...

Flipping Apartment Buildings: How To Get Started

Real estate has long been heralded as a bastion of wealth creation, and among its multifaceted...

Rental Income Tax Rate: Investor's Guide

Navigating the complex maze of taxation can be a daunting task for any investor. Particularly, when...

Best Short Term Rental Markets

Although buying properties to rent out on a short-term basis can be lucrative, investing in the...

How To Buy Your First Apartment Complex

Buying an apartment complex can be a lucrative investment opportunity, providing a reliable source...

Landlord-Friendly States: Maximizing Your Rental Income

Operating as a landlord in the real estate industry can be an exciting and lucrative endeavor....

Best Ways to Buy Multifamily Property

Real estate investors often consider multifamily investing for its many appealing attributes. Among...

Everything You Need to Know About Multifamily Investment Strategies

As an investor or landlord, you want to diversify your property portfolio, and adding a multifamily...

What to Know About Buying Rental Property as an Investor

Buying rental property can help you build wealth and give you a safety net. A good rental can...

Using Rental Property ROI Calculator to Maximize Your Profits

As a real estate investor or landlord, it's essential to evaluate deals carefully. Conducting a...

The Long-Term Financial Impact of Water Waste for Property Owners

The widespread use of wasteful water practices requires immediate attention due to the massive...

Landlords: Invest in Water Conservation for 5 Key Reasons

As a responsible landlord, you must address issues like water waste to protect your finances and...

Understanding Your Property’s Water Usage: Insights for Landlords

Effective rental property management and maintenance requires paying close attention to water usage...

Green Landlording: Sustainability and Cost Savings with Water Scrooge

Green Landlording is managing rental properties with an eye toward efficiency and sustainability....

DIY Plumbing and Improving Energy Efficiency

Navigating the world of property ownership, one quickly realizes that utility costs can...

Pros and Cons of Hydro Jetting

Hydro jetting, or high-pressure water jetting, is a powerful technology employed to clean drains...

Why Do We Need to Save Water?

Water is an essential element that supports life on Earth. However, it's easy for people to...

Should Reducing Water Consumption Be Considered for Carbon Credits?

If you're a landlord or building owner, you're already juggling cost-cutting and green initiatives. 

Top 10 Must-Have Water Conservation Products for Your Home

No matter where in the US you live, water drought is a concern. It's always a lingering issue in...

The Future of Water Conservation Products: Innovations and Trends

There is reason to be optimistic about the future of water conservation. Despite the significant...

The Role of Water Conservation Products in Drought-Prone Areas

As you may already know, droughts are an unfortunate reality that we have to deal with on our...

The Impact of Water Conservation Products on the Environment

Landlords, it is important to recognize that the movement towards water conservation has brought...

Toilet Water Conservation: Products for Savings

Rising populations and changing climate patterns make access to clean water increasingly scarce. 

The Benefits of Using Water Conservation Products in Your Shower

As we become more aware of our impact on the environment, the importance of water conservation is...

Case Study - White Glove with The Water Scrooge™

With The Water Scrooge's™ full-service offerings, you can reduce your monthly water bill by 65%....

Case Study - Grand Concourse Apartments - The Toilet Scrooge™ Savings

The Toilet Scrooge™ is the perfect device for anyone wanting to save water, money and avoid leaks!...

Is There Anything I Can Do to Reduce My Tenants’ Water Bills

You want to find the most efficient and cost-effective ways to maintain your utilities when renting...

Top 3 Benefits Of Water Consulting Services

It is evident that landlords do not have the time to be involved with each of their individual...

Top Myths of Low Flow Shower Heads

Some of life’s greatest pleasures are the simplest.

The invigorating feeling of stepping outside on...

How Many Gallons of Water Does a Shower Use?

Property managers at buildings where water bills are included with rent are footing the bill for...

How Much Water Do Running Toilets Use?

One in five toilets has a leak!

While that number may surprise you, the fact of the matter is that...

The 8 Best Water-Saving Products for Multifamily Buildings

Everyone involved with property management wants to conserve water, especially those of us...

Water Submetering Systems vs. Cost-Effective Alternatives

For landlords or managers of multi-tenant properties, the idea of submetering water usage can feel...

What are the Growing Trends in Water Conservation

If you're reading this, it means you care. And that's a start.

When people say: - "We've come so...

Case Study - Overnight Savings with the Toilet Scrooge™

The Toilet Scrooge™ toilet leak prevention device can be installed under any tank toilet using hose...

6 Common Water Conservation Myths

Let's start off with a couple of facts. You're one in 7.9 billion people who need fresh water to...

The Best Solution for Leaky Toilets - The Toilet Scrooge™

Unlike leak detection solutions in the market, The Toilet Scrooge™ prevents leaks instead of just...

A Toilet Valve That Will Fix 80% of Your Leaks

As a landlord, getting an unusually high bill could mean a few things...

  • It's a mistake (which it...