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Thomas Steiner

Head Officer·7 buildings·554 units
1.5

4 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

38
Evictions
188
Litigation cases

About Thomas Steiner

Thomas Steiner is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.5/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 38 evictions, 1709 open violations, and 188 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Across Fordham, Soundview, Homecrest, and Parkchester in The Bronx and Brooklyn, Thomas Steiner is a Head Officer associated with 7 buildings and 554 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s, reflecting a specific era of construction. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, accommodating a range of tenants. A majority of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Additionally, the portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Rent Stabilized Units

Pros

I love that the unit is rent stabilized. Helps the community stay.

Cons

Owner does not respond.

Advice to the owners

Please respond to the tenants.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

DO NOT MOVE HERE!

Pros

Absolutely nothing at all!

Cons

NO HEAT DURING WINTER NO HOT WATER DURING WINTER ROACHES OWN THE BUILDING, AND THEY LET THE MICE MOVE IN AS WELL!!!!!!!!!!! THE SUPER DOES ABSOLUTELY NOTHING. NEIGHBORS ARE EXTREMELY LOUD AND RUDE. LITERALLY THE WORST PLACE IVE LIVED IN.

Advice to the owners

SELL THE BUILDING TO SOMEONE WHO CARES, PLEASE!

Buildings associated with THOMAS STEINER

  • 2361 Coney Island Avenue
    Good cause

    2361 Coney Island Avenue

    1.0(1)

    Homecrest

  • 2001 Newbold Avenue
    Good cause

    2001 Newbold Avenue

    Parkchester

  • 1245 Stratford Avenue
    Good cause

    1245 Stratford Avenue

    1.0(1)

    Soundview

  • 1255 Stratford Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1255 Stratford Avenue

    Soundview

2361 Coney Island Avenue
Good cause

2361 Coney Island Avenue

1.0(1)

Homecrest

2001 Newbold Avenue
Good cause

2001 Newbold Avenue

Parkchester

1245 Stratford Avenue
Good cause

1245 Stratford Avenue

1.0(1)

Soundview

1255 Stratford Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1255 Stratford Avenue

Soundview

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is worse than the city average.

Owner average3.08Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
626Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

905Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

175Class A
Non-hazardous

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

3Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Thomas Steiner has an average tenant rating of 1.5 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

Buildings managed by Thomas Steiner average 3.08 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Thomas Steiner would recommend living there.

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Thomas Steiner approve of how it is run.

Thomas Steiner owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 554 units.

Thomas Steiner has 188 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Thomas Steiner was ranked #18 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Thomas Steiner has 38 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Thomas Steiner

Head Officer·7 buildings·554 units
1.5

4 reviews

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