What do tenants say about Thomas Higgins?

Thomas Higgins has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Thomas Higgins have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Thomas Higgins average 0.96 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Thomas Higgins?

17% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Thomas Higgins would recommend living there.

Has Thomas Higgins had any evictions?

Thomas Higgins has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Thomas Higgins responsive to tenants?

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

How many buildings does Thomas Higgins own or manage?

Thomas Higgins owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 26 units.

Is Thomas Higgins on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Thomas Higgins had any litigation cases?

Thomas Higgins has 7 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Thomas Higgins

Site Manager·2 buildings·26 units

2.6

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Thomas Higgins

Thomas Higgins is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 6 reviews, with 17% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 25 open violations, and 7 litigation cases. Data last updated August 3, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 26 units across Brooklyn and Manhattan, Thomas Higgins is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 1930s. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn and Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About half 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

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of Thomas Higgins-managed buildings, particularly at 133 Avenue D, reveal significant management challenges. Tenants frequently cite persistent maintenance issues, including unreliable heat and hot water, pest infestations (roaches, mice, rats), and poor cleanliness with unkept hallways and garbage problems. Responsiveness to repair requests is often described as slow or neglectful, with some reporting ignored or mishandled complaints. While neighbors are generally seen as positive, common areas suffer from noise and loitering disturbances. Rent stabilization is appreciated, but frequent rent hikes and alleged poor tenant treatment tarnish the experience. Overall, renters suggest urgent improvements in maintenance, pest control, cleanliness, and management responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Nightmare to live in

Pros

I liked that my unit is rent stabilized.

Cons

NO heat or hot water often, exterminator barley shows, hallways are never cleaned

Advice to the owners

Get your act together and respect paying tenants

Former tenant·6 months ago

Needs a lot of attention

Pros

There are zero pros.

Cons

Very dirty, bugs, on the stoop people sit around blocking you’re entrance to get in you’re own building.

Advice to the owners

Needs to be fully revamped

Buildings associated with THOMAS HIGGINS

Rent-stabilized

133 Avenue D

2.6(6)

East Village

Good cause

408 Stuyvesant Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average0.96Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

11Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

13Class 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

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Thomas Higgins

Site Manager·2 buildings·26 units

2.6

6 reviews