What do tenants say about Mike Rahbar?

Mike Rahbar has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Mike Rahbar have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Mike Rahbar average 4.75 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Mike Rahbar?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Mike Rahbar would recommend living there.

Has Mike Rahbar had any litigation cases?

Mike Rahbar has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Mike Rahbar on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Mike Rahbar had any evictions?

Mike Rahbar has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Mike Rahbar own or manage?

Mike Rahbar owns or manages 1 building totalling 12 units.

Mike Rahbar

Site Manager·1 building·12 units

2.4

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Mike Rahbar

Mike Rahbar is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 6 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 17% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 57 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Mike Rahbar is a site manager associated with 1 building and 12 units in Yorkville, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Yorkville in Manhattan. The building was constructed in the 1920s and is classified as mostly mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are 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 Mike Rahbar reveals significant management challenges. Renters frequently cite poor responsiveness to repair requests and pest infestations, with many describing the landlord as absentee and uncommunicative. Maintenance issues such as broken stairs, insufficient heating, and chronic noise from nearby bars persist, negatively impacting living conditions. Package security and garbage management also receive criticism. Although some appreciate the location and apartment layout, nearly all reviews warn about deceptive renovation claims and withheld security deposits. Overall, renters should expect a landlord who is often unresponsive and a property with ongoing maintenance and pest control problems.

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 MIKE RAHBAR

Rent-stabilized
301 E 91 St
2.4(6)
Yorkville

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 average4.75Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

9Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

31Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

17Class 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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Mike Rahbar

Site Manager·1 building·12 units

2.4

6 reviews