What do tenants say about Rafael Sassouni?

Rafael Sassouni has an average tenant rating of 3.5 out of 5 across 78 reviews.

How many violations does Rafael Sassouni have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Rafael Sassouni average 0.2 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Rafael Sassouni?

58% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Rafael Sassouni would recommend living there.

Is Rafael Sassouni responsive to tenants?

68% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Rafael Sassouni approve of how it is run.

Is Rafael Sassouni on the worst landlords list?

Rafael Sassouni has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Rafael Sassouni own or manage?

Rafael Sassouni owns or manages 38 buildings totalling 559 units.

Has Rafael Sassouni had any evictions?

Rafael Sassouni has 13 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Rafael Sassouni had any litigation cases?

Rafael Sassouni has 39 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Rafael Sassouni

Site Manager·38 buildings·559 units

3.5

78 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Rafael Sassouni

Rafael Sassouni is a mixed-profile site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.5/5 across 78 reviews, with 58% recommending their buildings and 68% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 13 evictions, 112 open violations, and 39 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Yorkville, East Harlem, Fort George, East Village, Sutton Place, the Upper West Side, Lower East Side, and Chelsea in Manhattan, Rafael Sassouni is a site manager associated with 38 buildings and 559 units. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s and are mostly mid-rise. A majority of the associated buildings 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 reviews for buildings managed by Rafael Sassouni reveal a mixed experience. While some residents appreciate the responsive management and good heating, many express significant concerns regarding cleanliness, pest control, and package theft. Tenants frequently mention pest infestations and dirty common areas, specifically laundry rooms and hallways. Furthermore, safety concerns arise, particularly near buildings with outside drug activity. While some members of the management have been described as helpful, others have been criticized for their rudeness and lack of responsiveness. Overall, prospective renters should be cautious and may want to inquire further about management practices and building conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

My experience Over the past year

Pros

Good people in the building mostly families

Cons

Trash room is full of rats and rodents, and roaches, mouse’s and bed bugs are in the building

Advice to the owners

Tread the entire building

Former tenant·2 hours ago

Frequent pipe clogs, packages always stolen

Pros

location is great

Cons

the super can be difficult, packages are always stolen especially if they are packaged with distinct branding (amazon packages are usually left alone)

Buildings associated with RAFAEL SASSOUNI

352 East 120 Street

East Harlem

Rent-stabilized

214 East 82 Street

3.5(10)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

208 East 82 Street

3.8(3)

Yorkville

Rent-stabilized

321 Wadsworth Avenue

Fort George

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

29Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

58Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

13Class A

Non-hazardous

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

12Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Rafael Sassouni

Site Manager·38 buildings·559 units

3.5

78 reviews