What do tenants say about Shamsy Baradarian?

Shamsy Baradarian has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 19 reviews.

How many violations does Shamsy Baradarian have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Shamsy Baradarian average 0.1 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Shamsy Baradarian?

58% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Shamsy Baradarian would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Shamsy Baradarian own or manage?

Shamsy Baradarian owns or manages 5 buildings totalling 152 units.

Has Shamsy Baradarian had any litigation cases?

Shamsy Baradarian has 21 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Shamsy Baradarian responsive to tenants?

69% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Shamsy Baradarian approve of how it is run.

Is Shamsy Baradarian on the worst landlords list?

Shamsy Baradarian has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Shamsy Baradarian had any evictions?

Shamsy Baradarian has 10 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Shamsy Baradarian

Head Officer·5 buildings·152 units

3.6

19 reviews

Highlights

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Litigation cases

About Shamsy Baradarian

Shamsy Baradarian is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 19 reviews, with 58% recommending their buildings and 69% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 10 evictions, 16 open violations, and 21 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Across Hamilton Heights, Central Harlem, Fort George, and Hell's Kitchen in Manhattan, Shamsy Baradarian is a Head Officer associated with 5 buildings and 152 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting various stages of architectural development. The portfolio is primarily mid-rise, with about 80 percent of the associated buildings having rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for Shamsy Baradarian’s buildings depict a mixed management approach. Responsiveness to maintenance and tenant concerns is often praised, with some highlighting a helpful, live-in superintendent and a generally positive management attitude. Many buildings have been recently renovated and offer decent amenities. However, persistent issues include pest control, cleanliness, security concerns with package theft, and inconsistent upkeep of common areas. Some tenants report management tolerance of indoor smoking and poor garbage handling, while others note harassment and neglect in repair responses. Overall, expect responsive but sometimes inconsistent management coupled with ongoing challenges in building maintenance and security.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

a beautiful apartment

Pros

The apartment has beautiful high ceilings and is renovated with washer/dryer. The property manager is also very responsive and helpful.

Cons

Not great pest control and area does not feel safe

Former tenant·4 months ago

Slum Lord Vibes

Pros

Unit was spacious and had great light; apartment building location was convenient to subway and restaurants

Cons

Awful smell coming into the units from the subway restaurant on the floor level; the windows needed to be replaced or soundproofed, you could literally hear every single noise off the street and it's on a major road; landlords did not clean my apartment after the last tenant left, it was filthy when I moved in; water pressure in the bathroom was truly nonexistant and they wouldn't fix it or even allow a 3rd party plumber in to measure the water pressure; security measures in the foyer are a joke because even if they catch someone stealing your package (as they did with one of my packages, because there is no secure package room in the building) they refuse to publicize it to other tenants or to help you report it to police; the landlords make plenty of money but don't invest any of it into the building at all.