What do tenants say about Jeff Mustafaj?

Jeff Mustafaj has an average tenant rating of 1.7 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Jeff Mustafaj have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jeff Mustafaj average 4.36 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jeff Mustafaj?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jeff Mustafaj would recommend living there.

Is Jeff Mustafaj on the worst landlords list?

Jeff Mustafaj was ranked #21 on the NYC worst landlords list in 2025.

Has Jeff Mustafaj had any evictions?

Jeff Mustafaj has 54 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Jeff Mustafaj responsive to tenants?

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

Has Jeff Mustafaj had any litigation cases?

Jeff Mustafaj has 227 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Jeff Mustafaj own or manage?

Jeff Mustafaj owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 171 units.

Jeff Mustafaj

Head Officer·11 buildings·171 units

1.7

4 reviews

Worst landlord

This owner or associate is ranked in the top 100 worst landlords in NYC.

Highlights

Evictions

227

Litigation cases

About Jeff Mustafaj

Jeff Mustafaj is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 1.7/5 across 4 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 54 evictions, 747 open violations, and 227 litigation cases. Data last updated August 23, 2026. Associated with 11 buildings and 171 units across The Bronx and Manhattan, Jeff Mustafaj is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 2000s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx and Manhattan, including Tremont, Melrose, and Central Harlem. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About a third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. The portfolio is listed on Openigloo's 100 Worst Landlords list for 2025. This annual list is compiled by tenant advocates based on tenant reports and open-data records.

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Reviews

Former tenant·15 minutes ago

AVOID THIS APARTMENT

Pros

The neighborhood is safe and family oriented.

Cons

Building-Wide Problems: - Major water leaks originating on 5th floor affecting multiple units - Complete heating system failure leaving residents without heat - Unpaid building electric bill exceeding $250,000 - All management contact numbers non-functional - No way to reach management for emergencies - Extensive black mold throughout building - Floors caving in throughout structure - Unexplained walled-off sections differing from standard floor plans Specific Unit Conditions (First Floor Apartment): - Shower water actively penetrating through living room walls requiring emergency DIY sealing - Bathroom floor tiles reaching dangerous temperatures of 180°F at night due to compromised boiler system - Severe structural concerns unique to this unit - Layout doesn't match other apartments - Broken window unrepaired for two years - Emergency DIY repairs being ignored by management Legal History & Management Issues: - Building under investigation for submitting false repair completion reports - Previous tenants won 2019 legal judgment ($2,000 rent credit, $2,000 cash, repairs) - still unpaid as of late 2024 - Pattern of ignoring court orders and legal obligations - History of evading responsibility for repairs and compensation - Multiple documented cases of violating tenant rights - Basic habitability standards consistently violated The combination of building-wide issues and unit-specific hazards creates an unsafe and potentially uninhabitable living environment. Current residents should: 1. Document all issues thoroughly with photos, videos, and written records 2. Contact city housing inspectors immediately 3. Consider legal action through tenant rights organizations 4. File formal complaints with housing authorities 5. Save all communication attempts with management Prospective tenants should absolutely avoid this building until these serious issues are resolved. The pattern of negligence, combined with specific unit hazards, suggests systemic problems that go beyond normal maintenance issues.

Advice to the owners

I don't know how you sleep at night.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Horrible place to live

Pros

Nothing works properly

Cons

Everything is breaking and descusting

Advice to the owners

No respect for humans

Buildings associated with JEFF MUSTAFAJ

Good cause

2055 Harrison Avenue

1.3(2)

University Heights

Good cause

133 West 145 Street

2.1(2)

Central Harlem

Good cause

628 Courtlandt Avenue

Melrose

Rent-stabilized

430 East 162 Street

Melrose

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Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Heat

Neighbors

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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 average4.36Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

305Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

369Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

69Class A

Non-hazardous

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

4Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Jeff Mustafaj

Head Officer·11 buildings·171 units

1.7

4 reviews