What Bronstein Properties does

Bronstein Properties is a third-generation, family-owned residential real estate company headquartered in Forest Hills, Queens, that owns and manages a portfolio of more than 120 properties encompassing approximately 6,500 apartments across the New York City metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island. Founded by Albert Bronstein in the 1960s and operating as Bronstein Properties, LLC, the firm provides end-to-end residential property services: leasing (via building-specific contacts, third-party listing partners MNS and Pine Realty, and a broker network), on-site maintenance through assigned Supers and 24/7 emergency response, and rent collection through a payment stack transitioning from ClickPay to RentCafé. The company also accepts government rental assistance (notably New York State OTDA/ERAP) and works with multiple third-party guarantors (Insurent, Rhino, TheGuarantors) to expand its addressable applicant pool, and offers Spectrum telecom services as a building amenity.

The business model is a hybrid of real estate investment and property management. Recurring monthly residential rent is the primary revenue stream, supplemented by one-month security deposits (collectable monthly via guarantor partners for qualifying residents), parking fees at select buildings, and ancillary fees such as a $25 bounced-check charge and waivable late fees. Pricing is standardized rather than tiered, with rent generally due on the first of the month, a 10-15 day grace period, and heat and hot water typically included while electricity and gas are passed through to providers. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, M&A activity, or public-market references, and employs 101-250 staff.

The underlying technology stack is a conventional third-party-integrated property management platform rather than a proprietary system. Operational integrations include ClickPay (being replaced by RentCafé) for online ACH and card rent payments, listing platforms MNS and Pine Realty for demand generation, guarantor insurance APIs, NY State OTDA workflows for ERAP processing, and Spectrum for telecom bundling. The corporate website is hosted by an external vendor (SMMC, A Pace Company). There is no disclosed use of artificial intelligence or machine learning, no patents or trademarks on file, no industry awards, and no app or public API surface, indicating a traditional landlord-operator operating posture with modernized back-office and payment tooling.

Name

Bronstein Properties

Legal name

Bronstein Properties, LLC

Website

https://bronsteinproperties.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Bronstein Properties is a third-generation, family-owned residential real estate company that owns and manages 120+ properties and approximately 6,500 apartments across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island, providing leasing, on-site maintenance, and rent collection services to NYC metro tenants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Property Management

NAICS

Residential Property Managers (531311), Real Estate Property Managers (53131)

SIC

Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513), Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Multifamily Apartment Property Management (BPAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multifamily Tenant Representation (BPAJALAD)

Keywords

• Residential property management
• Apartment leasing services
• Multifamily real estate
• Rental housing operations
• Building maintenance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Forest Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Rental Income: Monthly rental payments from approximately 6,500 residential apartments across 120+ properties. Rent is generally due on or before the first of the month with a 10-15 day grace period.
2. Security Deposits: Security deposit equal to one month's rent collected at lease signing. Can be paid monthly through third-party partners Insurent and Rhino for qualifying residents.
3. Parking Fees: Some buildings offer parking spots available to residents for additional fees. Residents must contact leasing team with building name, name, and starting date to reserve.
4. Late and Processing Fees: Bounced check fee of $25. Late fees apply after grace period (10-15 days depending on building), though currently waived due to COVID.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Bronstein Properties owns and manages a portfolio of more than 120 residential buildings totaling approximately 6,500 apartments across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island. The company provides apartment leasing, on-site maintenance, rent collection through ClickPay/RentCafé, and ongoing resident support as a unified residential rental offering. It also accepts government rental assistance (ERAP) and works with third-party guarantor services (Insurent, Rhino, TheGuarantors) to broaden its applicant pool.

Product overview

Bronstein Properties is a third-generation residential real estate management company offering a unified property management service. The company manages a portfolio of over 120 properties with approximately 6,500 apartments across New York City (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens) and surrounding areas (Westchester, Long Island). Core services include apartment leasing, maintenance operations with assigned Supers, rent collection via ClickPay/RentCafé, and resident support. The company positions itself as a family-operated business founded by Albert Bronstein in the 1960s, emphasizing long-term property maintenance and resident satisfaction.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Apartment Leasing and Property Management
• Residential Parking Rentals
• Spectrum Internet, TV, Mobile, and Home Phone Service Bundles

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ClickPaycoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party online payment processing platform used by Bronstein Properties for rent collection. Residents can pay online using checking account (ACH) without fees, or debit/credit cards with 2-5% processing fee. The company is transitioning from ClickPay to RentCafé.
• RentCafécoreTechnology or IntegrationNew payment platform that Bronstein Properties is transitioning to for online rent payments. Residents experiencing issues with the transition can contact [email protected] for assistance.
• InsurentminorOthersThird-party insurance company providing lease guaranty insurance. Allows qualified residents to pay security deposit monthly instead of upfront. Residents can email [email protected] to inquire about this option.
• RhinominorOthersThird-party insurance company providing lease guaranty insurance. Allows qualified residents to pay security deposit monthly instead of upfront. Residents can email [email protected] to inquire about this option.
• TheGuarantorsminorOthersThird-party insurance company providing lease guaranty insurance for apartment applicants who need a guarantor.
• MNSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate listing partner displaying available Bronstein Properties units in Brooklyn, Queens, and Manhattan neighborhoods including Brooklyn Heights, Flatbush, Williamsburg, Jackson Heights, Jamaica, Long Island City, Richmond Hill, and more.
• Pine RealtyminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorReal estate listing partner displaying available Bronstein Properties units in Brooklyn and Queens neighborhoods.
• NY State OTDAminorOthersNew York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. Bronstein Properties works with tenants applying for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) and has dedicated email [email protected] for assistance with rental assistance applications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Equity Residential: Large public multifamily REIT with a significant urban apartment portfolio including NYC. Comparable on apartment-rental product and urban tenant base, though vastly larger and institutionally owned.
• AvalonBay Communities: Public multifamily REIT that owns and operates apartment communities, including a meaningful presence in the NYC metro. Comparable to Bronstein on multifamily rental operations, but operates at national scale and as a public REIT.
• Greystar Real Estate Partners: Largest multifamily property manager and operator globally, with a sizable NYC and Northeast U.S. portfolio. Comparable as a third-party residential property manager and operator, though far larger and more diversified than Bronstein.
• Bozzuto Group: National multifamily property management and development firm operating in the Northeast including NYC metro. Comparable on third-party residential property management services, though not NYC-focused.
• Lincoln Property Company: National multifamily management and investment firm with a Northeast U.S. apartment portfolio. Comparable on residential property management services, though operates at national scale beyond NYC.
• The Related Companies: Major NYC-headquartered real estate developer and operator with both market-rate and affordable residential assets. Comparable on NYC multifamily operations but much broader across development, offices, and mixed-use.

Direct peers

• TF Cornerstone: Large family-owned multifamily owner and operator in NYC, managing tens of thousands of rental units across Manhattan, Long Island City, and other boroughs. Directly comparable to Bronstein in business model, geographic focus, and apartment-rental product.
• Kushner Companies: Major NYC-based real estate firm with significant multifamily residential holdings and management operations across NYC and New Jersey. Overlaps with Bronstein on residential apartment leasing and ownership in NYC metro.
• A&E Real Estate: NYC-focused multifamily owner-operator with thousands of rental units across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens. Closely comparable to Bronstein in product (rental apartments), geography, and scale.
• Stonehenge NYC: NYC multifamily owner and manager with a portfolio of rental apartment buildings across Manhattan and Brooklyn. Comparable to Bronstein in residential rental focus and NYC-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/bronsteinprop
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bronstein-properties-llc

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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