What do tenants say about Steven Finkelstein?

Steven Finkelstein has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 25 reviews.

How many violations does Steven Finkelstein have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Steven Finkelstein average 0.64 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Steven Finkelstein?

38% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Steven Finkelstein would recommend living there.

Has Steven Finkelstein had any litigation cases?

Steven Finkelstein has 644 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Steven Finkelstein own or manage?

Steven Finkelstein owns or manages 53 buildings totalling 2783 units.

Is Steven Finkelstein responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Steven Finkelstein approve of how it is run.

Is Steven Finkelstein on the worst landlords list?

Steven Finkelstein has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Steven Finkelstein had any evictions?

Steven Finkelstein has 348 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Steven Finkelstein

Shareholder·53 buildings·2783 units

2.6

25 reviews

Highlights

348

Evictions

644

Litigation cases

About Steven Finkelstein

Steven Finkelstein is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 25 reviews, with 38% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 348 evictions, 1796 open violations, and 644 litigation cases. Data last updated September 2, 2026. Steven Finkelstein is a shareholder associated with a portfolio of 53 buildings and 2,783 units located in various neighborhoods of The Bronx, including Concourse, Bronxwood, Fordham, Wakefield, Williamsbridge, Bedford Park, University Heights, and Mt. Hope. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Steven Finkelstein reveal a mix of experiences. Some residents praise responsive management, decent heating, and convenient locations. However, many highlight poor cleanliness, ineffective pest control, inconsistent heating, and unaddressed maintenance issues such as broken elevators and dirty hallways. Garbage management is often cited as subpar, with complaints about trash and incinerator closets. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary widely, with some reporting disruptive environments. Several renters express frustration over slow or unresponsive management and superintendents perceived as unhelpful. While a few buildings show improvements, overall management appears inconsistent, suggesting a need for better upkeep and tenant communication.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

I miss living here

Pros

Loved the super Raymond!! It was quiet and safe

Cons

there was a moment where a homeless guy was sleeping in the lobby but it was once

Former tenant·18 minutes ago

My knowledge of living here threw the years

Pros

There is a deli right across the street and many other stores

Cons

Elevator light bearly works, rats in the building aswell as bed bugs, hallways are not clean, the glass on the door to enter the building is broken, dirty door handles, no lighting anywhere in the building, water pressure is extremely low, rent is always going up so the building is not rent stabilized.

Buildings associated with STEVEN FINKELSTEIN

2091 Barnes Avenue

Pelham Parkway

2102 Wallace Avenue

2.0(1)

Pelham Parkway

2100 Wallace Ave

2.7(3)

Pelham Parkway

Good cause

216 East 172 Street

Concourse

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

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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 average0.64Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

603Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

794Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

397Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

2Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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