What do tenants say about Zahur Shahnawaz?

Zahur Shahnawaz has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Zahur Shahnawaz have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Zahur Shahnawaz average 4.9 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Zahur Shahnawaz?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Zahur Shahnawaz would recommend living there.

Has Zahur Shahnawaz had any evictions?

Zahur Shahnawaz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Zahur Shahnawaz had any litigation cases?

Zahur Shahnawaz has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Zahur Shahnawaz own or manage?

Zahur Shahnawaz owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Is Zahur Shahnawaz responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Zahur Shahnawaz approve of how it is run.

Zahur Shahnawaz

Head Officer·1 building·10 units

2.5

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Zahur Shahnawaz

Zahur Shahnawaz is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 49 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated September 3, 2026. Zahur Shahnawaz is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 10 units in the Upper West Side of Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The building was built in the 1900s and is a mid-rise structure. None of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Zahur Shahnawaz consistently highlight severe management shortcomings. Common complaints include unresponsiveness to maintenance requests, persistent pest infestations, inadequate heating, and poor cleanliness. While some tenants appreciate the location and friendly neighbors, the overall living conditions are marred by frequent plumbing and electrical issues, broken appliances, and safety hazards. Management has been described as neglectful, slow to act, and sometimes rude, leading to tenant frustration and legal disputes. Prospective renters should be cautious, as ongoing neglect and poor upkeep severely impact the quality of life in these buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·2 months ago

Fine building. Tenants not taken care of.

Pros

Great location, fine enough.

Cons

Owner unresponsive. Does not follow through with requests (pest control, electrical work, plumbing work) for months on end.

Former tenant·6 months ago

Do not move here

Pros

Good water pressure

Cons

Mouse infestation. Killed 5 mice each month for 6 months. Mosquito infestation. Ant infestation. Pigeons outside every window. Lights being held in the ceiling by scotch tape. Cracks in the walls. Broken heating pipes that are incredibly loud. Nearby kids hotbox the entrance. Blood on the front door, never cleaned.

Advice to the owners

Find new management

Buildings associated with ZAHUR SHAHNAWAZ

Good cause
137 West 83 Street
2.5(4)
Upper West Side

Good cause

137 West 83 Street

2.5(4)

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average4.90Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

14Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

30Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Zahur Shahnawaz

Head Officer·1 building·10 units

2.5

4 reviews