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Tenant feedback for 301 E 91 St reveals a building with an excellent location and good apartment space, ideal for newcomers to the city. However, persistent issues such as poor building maintenance, pest infestations (mice and cockroaches), broken infrastructure, and slow or unresponsive landlord communication overshadow these benefits. Residents report harassment and problematic rent practices by management, notably the landlord and agents, causing distrust. Noise from nearby nightlife also affects living quality. Garbage management and cleanliness ratings are low, and water pressure and heating can be unreliable. Overall, while neighborhood convenience is notable, serious management and upkeep concerns detract significantly from tenant satisfaction.
Reviews (5)
2 stars
3 months ago
Beware of NYC landlord Massud "Mike" Rahbar and David Warner of Blackwater
Former Tenant
Pros:
location is wonderful
Cons:
the landlord is a legit criminal. repairs are never fixed unless you call 311 then the landlord and super, "Jerry", will harass you and try to intimidate you into moving out. The landlord owes over $100,000, his building is under foreclosure, he has changed his company name 3 times as well as address. He will delay cashing your check then send fake eviction notices stating you are to move out for not paying rent.
Advice to owner:
Show up to court. There are several appearances you have avoided and more to come.
1.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Mouse and cockroach o fested
Former Tenant
Pros:
First apartment didn't know any better
Cons:
In the span of two weeks I trapped 9 different mice. When I told the owner about didn't care, nor helped me with the problem. The super nowhere to be found. A few months later had to fight an infestation of cockroaches. At the end the landlord sent fraudulent checks with my security deposit. Took him to small claims court
Advice to owner:
Care about your building.
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 301 E 91 St is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
3.5 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
9
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 04, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Hazardous
23
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 04, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective all marble treads at public hall stairs, 3rd story
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Immediately hazardous
8
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Sep 04, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ceramic tiles creating trip and cut hazard at public hall stairs, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
2
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
I
Ibis LP
2.4(5)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•12 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Massud Rahbar
2.5(11)
Shareholder•
2 Properties•101 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
M
Mike Rahbar
2.4(5)
Site Manager•
1 Property•12 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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