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Rafael Sassouni

Corporate Owner

Officer

Agent

2 Properties

28 Units

Evictions: 1
Litigation History: No
Review Summary for Rafael Sassouni
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by Rafael Sassouni are well-maintained with high cleanliness standards and efficient garbage management. Tenants appreciate the responsive owner, comfortable living spaces, and vibrant neighborhoods. However, occasional issues with heat, noise levels, and pest control have been noted. Suggestions include improving owner responsiveness and addressing neighborhood safety concerns for overall satisfaction. Despite some drawbacks, residents generally approve of the owner and recommend staying in these buildings for their convenience and charming features.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 8 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.39 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 09, 2017: section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor pierced from 1 sty apt 1 rear with spiral stairs installed creating a duplex apt with cellar rear located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Hazardous
9
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 14, 2016: section 27-2018 admin. code: abate the nuisance consisting of bedbugs located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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All Properties Associated with Rafael Sassouni
Carnegie Hill
112 East 97 Street, Manhattan, NY 10029
15 Units 5 Floors
4.6(1)
All Upper West Side
142 West 109 Street, Manhattan, NY 10025
13 Units 5 Floors
3.6(5)

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Renter Recommendations

--% of renters recommend this building

--% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews (6)

Over 1 year ago
It was a great place to live.
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building was very clean and I rarely had any issues with management.
Cons:
I do not recall running into any issues where we needed management.
Over 2 years ago
Charming and comfortable
Former Tenant
Pros:
Appliances, natural light, neighborhood
Cons:
Trash collection frequency
Over 2 years ago
142 W 109th - great building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Building is in a great location, a lot of excellent food options.
Cons:
The neighborhood can be iffy sometimes late at night
Over 3 years ago
Not worth it
Former Tenant
Pros:
Closer to the subway
Cons:
Not clean and lack of amenties
Advice to owner:
Get better people
Over 3 years ago
Fine for students
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, close to three parks, multiple subways lines, Columbia, and cheap eats
Cons:
Pretty small apartments (1 BRs advertised as 2 BRs), hallways and stairways not cleaned consistently
Advice to owner:
Hire someone to clean the entrance / hallways
Over 3 years ago
A good, solid apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
Looks cool. Exposed brick, high ceilings.
Cons:
Some leaks that were eventually fixed. Maybe a little overcrowded garbage area.
Advice to owner:
I like it. More frequent trash pickup?