What do tenants say about Massud Rahbar?

Massud Rahbar has an average tenant rating of 2.5 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Massud Rahbar have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Massud Rahbar average 2.41 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Massud Rahbar?

9% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Massud Rahbar would recommend living there.

Is Massud Rahbar on the worst landlords list?

Massud Rahbar has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Massud Rahbar had any litigation cases?

Massud Rahbar has 20 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Massud Rahbar own or manage?

Massud Rahbar owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 101 units.

Is Massud Rahbar responsive to tenants?

9% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Massud Rahbar approve of how it is run.

Has Massud Rahbar had any evictions?

Massud Rahbar has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Massud Rahbar

Shareholder·2 buildings·101 units

2.5

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Massud Rahbar

Massud Rahbar is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.5/5 across 12 reviews, with 9% recommending their buildings and 9% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 244 open violations, and 20 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Massud Rahbar is a shareholder associated with 2 buildings and 101 units across Yorkville and Washington Heights in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s, and they are mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for Massud Rahbar's buildings consistently express dissatisfaction with management. Common issues include poor responsiveness to repair requests, persistent pest infestations, mold, and wiring or heating problems. Many renters report that the landlord is difficult or impossible to contact, often delegating responsibilities to intermediaries who also delay or ignore maintenance. Security deposit disputes and alleged harassment appear frequently, as do complaints about excessive rent charges with inadequate upkeep. Although some tenants appreciate the neighborhood and neighbors, overall management is deemed neglectful, unprofessional, and sometimes punitive. Prospective renters should expect challenges in maintenance resolution, communication, and tenant relations.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 hours ago

I wouldn't live here again even if you paid me.

Pros

The tenants are nice

Cons

There was no secure place to put packages, so having your packages stolen was a common occurrence for some residents. Any "renovations" they make in the ads for apartments are lies, we had a black trash bag around our bathroom sink the whole time we lived there. There was no temperature management, so an indoor heater we well as AC is necessary. One time, our ceiling light in the bathroom overflowed with brown water (someone burst a pipe upstairs) and the super expected us to spend the weekend with the ceiling light like that, right over our toilet. Like the smell of weed and the sound of people leaving the bar? That'll be your 2am-5am! Lastly, just know, you wont get your security deposit back. No matter how well you maintain the apartment, you will NOT get that 2k+ back, and you can't contact the owner either. NEVER AGAIN.

Advice to the owners

Act like you own a building where human beings live.

Former tenant·4 months ago

Beware of NYC landlord Massud "Mike" Rahbar and David Warner of Blackwater

Pros

location is wonderful

Cons

the landlord is a legit criminal. repairs are never fixed unless you call 311 then the landlord and super, "Jerry", will harass you and try to intimidate you into moving out. The landlord owes over $100,000, his building is under foreclosure, he has changed his company name 3 times as well as address. He will delay cashing your check then send fake eviction notices stating you are to move out for not paying rent.

Advice to the owners

Show up to court. There are several appearances you have avoided and more to come.

Buildings associated with MASSUD RAHBAR

Rent-stabilized

473 West 158 Street

2.6(6)

Washington Heights

Rent-stabilized

301 E 91 St

2.4(6)

Yorkville

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 average2.41Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

65Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

125Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

54Class 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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Massud Rahbar

Shareholder·2 buildings·101 units

2.5

12 reviews