What do tenants say about Theodore Widlanski?

Theodore Widlanski has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Theodore Widlanski have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Theodore Widlanski average 0.43 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Theodore Widlanski?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Theodore Widlanski would recommend living there.

Is Theodore Widlanski responsive to tenants?

59% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Theodore Widlanski approve of how it is run.

Has Theodore Widlanski had any evictions?

Theodore Widlanski has 8 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Theodore Widlanski on the worst landlords list?

Theodore Widlanski has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Theodore Widlanski had any litigation cases?

Theodore Widlanski has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Theodore Widlanski own or manage?

Theodore Widlanski owns or manages 9 buildings totalling 128 units.

Theodore Widlanski

Shareholder·9 buildings·128 units

3.5

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Theodore Widlanski

Theodore Widlanski is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 12 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 59% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 8 evictions, 56 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated August 25, 2026. Theodore Widlanski is a shareholder associated with 9 buildings and 128 units across the All Upper West Side in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the All Upper West Side in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1890s, showcasing a historical aspect of the area. The structures are mostly low-rise buildings. All 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 THEODORE WIDLANSKI indicate mixed experiences with management. While some buildings are praised for responsive, friendly management and cleanliness, others face serious issues such as pest infestations, mold, and poor garbage management. Timely owner responsiveness varies across properties, with several reports of unresponsiveness and dismissive attitudes toward tenant concerns, especially regarding pest control. Rent increases, even without improvements, are noted as a frustration. Positive feedback highlights pet-friendly policies, respectful neighbors, and well-maintained common areas. Overall, management attention to pest issues and communication could be improved to enhance tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·18 minutes ago

Ok good location

Pros

Location, units are quiet

Cons

Units and hall needs tlc

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Worst landlord in my experience in New York

Pros

Location in UWS was great

Cons

Awful landlord and super, moldy smelly building. The worst apartment I’ve lived in by far.

Advice to the owners

Stop being a slumlord

Buildings associated with THEODORE WIDLANSKI

Good cause

70 West 71 Street

3.4(3)

All Upper West Side

Good cause

51 West 69 Street

All Upper West Side

Good cause

62 West 71 Street

1.8(1)

All Upper West Side

Good cause

41 West 64 Street

4.0(3)

All Upper West Side

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 average0.43Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

11Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

33Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

10Class 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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