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Sean Lavin

Head Officer·12 buildings·93 units
3.3

13 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

About Sean Lavin

Sean Lavin is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 13 reviews, with 47% recommending their buildings and 39% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 6 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Across Lenox Hill, Yorkville, and Chelsea in Manhattan, Sean Lavin is a Head Officer associated with 12 buildings and 93 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed primarily in the 1910s to 1920s, reflecting historical architectural styles. The portfolio predominantly consists of mostly low-rise buildings. About two-thirds of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews for buildings managed by Sean Lavin reflect a mix of experiences. Many residents appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of the properties, as well as the responsiveness of the management, particularly the superintendents. However, several reviews point out significant issues with heating, pest control, and maintenance responsiveness, leading to dissatisfaction among some renters. Concerns about steep rent increases and communication difficulties with management were frequently mentioned. While some tenants recommend the buildings for their great location and amenities, others caution potential renters about the management shortcomings, particularly regarding timely resolutions of issues.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Well Kept Building

Pros

Well kept bulling, responsive and helpful management, gate around building entrance, overall a great find for the price

Cons

no laundry in my unit, run down appliances, doors, and floor

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Quiet apt but old building

Pros

Beautiful apt, quiet, spacious unit

Cons

Had two ceiling leaks that were not fixed properly. Heating is basically just a wall mounted space heater, need to buy additional to not be freezing

Buildings associated with SEAN LAVIN

  • 1148 2 Avenue
    Good cause

    1148 2 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

  • 1142 2 Avenue
    Rent-stabilized

    1142 2 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

  • 328 West 19 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    328 West 19 Street

    2.9(5)

    Chelsea

  • 1140 2 Avenue
    Good cause

    1140 2 Avenue

    Lenox Hill

1148 2 Avenue
Good cause

1148 2 Avenue

Lenox Hill

1142 2 Avenue
Rent-stabilized

1142 2 Avenue

Lenox Hill

328 West 19 Street
Rent-stabilized

328 West 19 Street

2.9(5)

Chelsea

1140 2 Avenue
Good cause

1140 2 Avenue

Lenox Hill

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

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Pest control

-

Water pressure

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Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

-

Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

-

Rents and deposits

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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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.06Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
0Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A
Non-hazardous

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

3Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

FAQs

Sean Lavin has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 13 reviews.

Buildings managed by Sean Lavin average 0.06 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

47% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Sean Lavin would recommend living there.

Sean Lavin has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Sean Lavin has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Sean Lavin owns or manages 12 buildings totalling 93 units.

39% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Sean Lavin approve of how it is run.

Sean Lavin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

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Sean Lavin

Head Officer·12 buildings·93 units
3.3

13 reviews

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