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Transworld Equities

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·46 units
3.6

3 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
4
Litigation cases

About Transworld Equities

Transworld Equities is a mixed-profile corporate owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 3 reviews, with 67% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 7 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 46 units across Queens and Manhattan, Transworld Equities is a corporate owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Astoria and the Financial District. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

-%

Renters recommend associated buildings

-%

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Transworld Equities reveal a mixed experience among tenants. While many appreciate the spacious layouts and good neighbor relationships, noise from street and internal maintenance can be bothersome. Owner responsiveness is generally praised, although some renters note concerns over high rent increases and maintenance issues like elevator outages. Cleanliness and garbage management are acceptable, but pest control has room for improvement. Overall, tenants enjoy the benefits of location and amenities, though some advise management to better address maintenance and cleanliness standards for a more satisfying living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

12 John St

Pros

Massive living room, in-unit laundry, elevator, hard to find 5 bedroom apartment

Cons

Radiators can be very loud, elevator has many problems/outages, water shut off without warning, street noise

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Its Just OK

Pros

Elevator, Location, ceiling height

Cons

High rent increases, messy tenants, elevator broken a lot, laundry expensive

Advice to the owners

Charging that much for laundry and letting trash pile up in the hallway and still raise rent is crazy

Buildings associated with TRANSWORLD EQUITIES

  • 32-3 Steinway Street
    Good cause

    32-3 Steinway Street

    Astoria

  • 12 John Street
    Rent-stabilized

    12 John Street

    3.6(3)

    Financial District

32-3 Steinway Street
Good cause

32-3 Steinway Street

Astoria

12 John Street
Rent-stabilized

12 John Street

3.6(3)

Financial District

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 average0.15Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
3Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

1Class 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

FAQs

Transworld Equities has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

Buildings managed by Transworld Equities average 0.15 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

67% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Transworld Equities would recommend living there.

Transworld Equities has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Transworld Equities has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Transworld Equities owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 46 units.

Transworld Equities has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Transworld Equities

Corporate Owner·2 buildings·46 units
3.6

3 reviews

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