What do tenants say about Tom Buyak?

Tom Buyak has an average tenant rating of 4.6 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Tom Buyak have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Tom Buyak?

84% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Tom Buyak would recommend living there.

Has Tom Buyak had any evictions?

Tom Buyak has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Tom Buyak own or manage?

Tom Buyak owns or manages 1 building totalling 96 units.

Is Tom Buyak on the worst landlords list?

Tom Buyak has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Tom Buyak had any litigation cases?

Tom Buyak has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Tom Buyak

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

4.6

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Tom Buyak

Tom Buyak is a well-regarded and reliable site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.6/5 across 6 reviews, with 84% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated August 25, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 96 units across Manhattan, Tom Buyak is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The building is primarily mid-rise and all of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Tom Buyak indicate a generally positive experience among residents, particularly praising the attentive and responsive management. Cleanliness and efficient garbage management are highlighted as strong points, along with good heating and water pressure. Many tenants appreciate community-oriented neighbors and the overall safety of the buildings. However, concerns arise regarding noise levels and thin walls, as well as instances of a legionnaires outbreak in one building. While most residents recommend living in these properties, some suggest that improvements could be made to address structural issues and enhance the living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Pretty good but legionnaires outbreak

Pros

Utilities included everyone who works there is responsive

Cons

Legionnaires outbreak thin walls

Former tenant·9 months ago

Great Apartment in the UES

Pros

I love the area and have had a great experience. The building is kept clean and has great historic charm. I adore my neighbors and having in-building laundry has been a nice amenity. Heat and electric are also covered by the building which has been a game changer.

Cons

It's a little far from the subway but the bus is pretty close by. The apartments are on the smaller side and I can hear my neighbors pretty well, but true of most NYC apartments.

Advice to the owners

Keep up the good work :)

Buildings associated with TOM BUYAK

Rent-stabilized
516 East 78 Street
4.6(6)
Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

516 East 78 Street

4.6(6)

Lenox Hill

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Tom Buyak

Site Manager·1 building·96 units

4.6

6 reviews