What do tenants say about Ahmad Shahnawaz?

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

How many violations does Ahmad Shahnawaz have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ahmad Shahnawaz?

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

How many buildings does Ahmad Shahnawaz own or manage?

Ahmad Shahnawaz owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Has Ahmad Shahnawaz had any evictions?

Ahmad Shahnawaz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Ahmad Shahnawaz had any litigation cases?

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

Is Ahmad Shahnawaz responsive to tenants?

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

Is Ahmad Shahnawaz on the worst landlords list?

Ahmad Shahnawaz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Ahmad Shahnawaz

Site Manager·1 building·10 units

2.5

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ahmad Shahnawaz

Ahmad Shahnawaz is a poorly regarded site manager. 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 11, 2026. Ahmad Shahnawaz is a site manager associated with 1 building and 10 units across the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the Upper West Side in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1900 and is classified as a mid-rise. None of the associated units have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Ahmad Shahnawaz indicates significant management challenges. Residents consistently report unresponsiveness to maintenance requests, persistent pest infestations, and frequent heating failures, especially during winter months. Cleanliness and garbage management are rated poorly, contributing to uncomfortable living conditions. While neighbors tend to be friendly and noise levels are generally low, the overall upkeep and safety issues, including faulty appliances and structural problems, overshadow these positives. Renters advise the management to address repairs promptly and improve property conditions, as many discourage others from moving in under current management.

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 AHMAD 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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Ahmad Shahnawaz

Site Manager·1 building·10 units

2.5

4 reviews