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Thomas Buyak

Site Manager·1 building·96 units
3.9

7 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
1
Litigation cases

About Thomas Buyak

Thomas Buyak is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 7 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 88% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 1, 2026. Thomas Buyak is a site manager associated with 1 building and 96 units across Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1910 and is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Building photos

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback suggests that buildings managed by Thomas Buyak are generally well-maintained, with cleanliness and garbage management receiving high praise. Residents value the responsive management and appreciate the friendly staff. Despite some concerns, such as inadequate heating in certain units and occasional noise issues due to proximity to schools or thin walls, the overall sentiment remains positive. A few tenants noted the need for improvements in laundry facilities and water pressure. While most recommend the buildings, some expressed distress over neighbor behavior. Overall, these buildings represent a solid choice for those prioritizing comfort and attentive management in their living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Its a nice place

Pros

location, usually quiet

Cons

Size for price, thin walls.

Advice to the owners

None really - i haven’t had any real issues

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Quaint and clean building

Pros

Common areas clean and lovely to be in

Cons

Laundry room has multiple broken machines at times

Buildings associated with Thomas Buyak

  • 508 East 78 Street

    508 East 78 Street

    4.0(8)

    Lenox Hill

508 East 78 Street

508 East 78 Street

4.0(8)

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
0Class 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

1Class 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

Thomas Buyak has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

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

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Thomas Buyak would recommend living there.

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

Thomas Buyak owns or manages 1 building totalling 96 units.

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

Thomas Buyak has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

88% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Thomas Buyak approve of how it is run.

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Thomas Buyak

Site Manager·1 building·96 units
3.9

7 reviews

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