Security Deposit Not Returned?

• Were you ripped off at 33 Gold Street or one of the other properties managed by Thurcon?
• Did Thurcon Properties Ltd make you wait 8 weeks for your money?
• Were you given the run around?
• Was your all or some of your security deposit withheld for reasons you disagree with?

Let's unite! If we can collect and document enough complaints against Howard's company we will contact the Attorney General's office for a full investigation.

Have you had your security deposit withheld by  ThurconProperties, Ltd. at 33 Gold Street?

Get Your Money Back from Thurcon Properties

• First, know your rights! 
• See NYC Rent Guidline Board FAQ on Security Deposits
• Contact Amanda Ortiz at Thurcon properties. Call 212-477-270, email amanda@thurcon.com
• Document every call 
• File a complaint with NYS Division of Licensing Services. It's free and easy. Just fill out the form and let the justice begin! 
• Click here to get your free complaint form.
• NYS License 109908667
  Thurcon Properties. Ltd
  49 West 32nd Street
  New York NY  10001
• Take Thurcon to small claims court. It will cost $20.
• Go to NYC Small Claims Court for all the info you need.
• More questions? Here's a great guide to small claims.
• Don't have time to go to court? For an extra $15 you can file online! 
• Visit https://www.ncourt.com/Forms/NY/Fees.aspx?Juris=NYCivil
• If you don't get satisfaction from Small Claims, file with the Attorney General. Just fill out this form after you've tried reasoning with Thurcon and you've tried Small Claims.

Why I'm Mad as Hell at Thurcon and Demanding Justice

The day before my daughter moved into 33 Gold Street we dropped off her furniture an locked the door. The next day, all of the furniture and other valuables were stolen. Thurcon admitted it was their fault but would only give us one month's rent as restitution. She kept the apartment in perfect shape and moved out when the lease was over. Thurcon Properties Ltd made us wait for 8 weeks for our security deposit.

I was shocked when they only returned $505 of our $1,450 deposit. Here's how they explained it:


Thurcon is charging us $100 for "double cleaning of appliances (Stove & Refrigerator etc) due to the filthy state it was left in" and $441 for "Carpet damaged, cut out damaged areas. and patch carpet, Vacuum, clean and shampoo stained and soiled areas or and replaced carpet," and Countertop Replacement / damaged with knife ... $300" plus other claims that total $945.

But Howard ... we have photos and witnesses that prove that your claims are false. Now, we are gathering all of your disgruntled tenants and ex-tenants and together we will get justice.
I want my $1,450 deposit back ... plus interest.

Either send us back our money or we will bring you to court and get justice.



To be clear - we are NOT accusing Mr. Harold Thurman of any wrong doing. We ARE seeking evidence of shady business practices - but we are NOT accusing Harold Thurman, Thurcon Properties Ltd, Gold Street Properties, L.P. of any wrong doings.

There are some nasty reviews of Thurcon and 33 Gold on CitySearch that, if true, would indicate that Thurcon regularly defrauds tenants:
http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/37751281/new_york_ny/thurcon_properties.html

"They withheld money from my deposit for the carpet damage they caused and other "normal wear and tear" items, such as regrouting and painting (I didn't paint the apartment or damage any tiles). In order to get any of the money from my security deposit back, I had to waive all claims against them (they used a restrictive endorsement on the check)."

"When I was moving out, they failed to abide by the terms of the lease agreement and did not return the security deposit."

Other reviews from http://www.apartmentreviews.net/ratings/new-york/new-york/thurcon-properties-r81018.htm :

"Do not rent from them. Like the other reviewer said. They don't give back your money and you have to chase them down. Then they take away half of it for ridiculous reasons. Unprofessional and they don't return your calls."
"DON'T DO IT. They tag on fees after you move in. Then when you have moved out they don't give you back you secuity deposit. You have to beg them to get your money back. They put you through the run around when you ask where it is. They also try to tack on reasons why the wont give you the entire amount back. Take pictures when you leave so you can have proof."

I have no idea if these statements are true - and that's why I want to organize a tenant group. Let's see how many tenants we can gather.

According to New York State Division on Corporations, Howard Thurman, is the owner of GOLD STREET PROPERTIES, L.P. and its management company THURCON PROPERTIES LTD, NYS license 109908667. One of his addresses is:

HAROLD THURMAN
2700 GRAND AVE
BELLMORE, NEW YORK, 11710

If you have any information on how we can find Howard Thurman - we will post it here so that anyone who has a problem with him will be able to track him down.