What do tenants say about Sassan Mahfar?

Sassan Mahfar has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 67 reviews.

How many violations does Sassan Mahfar have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Sassan Mahfar average 1.22 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Sassan Mahfar?

57% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Sassan Mahfar would recommend living there.

Is Sassan Mahfar responsive to tenants?

45% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Sassan Mahfar approve of how it is run.

Is Sassan Mahfar on the worst landlords list?

Sassan Mahfar has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Sassan Mahfar had any evictions?

Sassan Mahfar has 5 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Sassan Mahfar had any litigation cases?

Sassan Mahfar has 24 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Sassan Mahfar own or manage?

Sassan Mahfar owns or manages 11 buildings totalling 187 units.

Sassan Mahfar

Shareholder·11 buildings·187 units

3.0

67 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Sassan Mahfar

Sassan Mahfar is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 67 reviews, with 57% recommending their buildings and 45% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 5 evictions, 230 open violations, and 24 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Sassan Mahfar is a shareholder associated with 11 buildings and 187 units across the Lower East Side in Manhattan and Bushwick in Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan and Brooklyn. The buildings were constructed during a range of years, built primarily from the 1890s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. A majority 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 reviews indicate that Sassan Mahfar’s buildings vary significantly in management quality and tenant satisfaction. While some apartments are praised for their locations, cleanliness, and responsive management, many tenants report issues like persistent pest problems, unresponsive management, and inconsistent heat. Residents have expressed concerns regarding garbage management and the impact of noisy neighbors. Additionally, there is a recurring theme of inadequate maintenance leading to larger problems. Prospective tenants should weigh the appealing locations against the reported management shortcomings before making a decision. Overall, while there are positives, many tenants advise caution and highlight the need for improved responsiveness and maintenance support.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

81 Orchard Review

Pros

We love our apartment. It is a reasonable price for the neighborhood. It has central air and a mini dishwasher and cute exposed brick! Maintenance is fairly quick!

Cons

A little loud but you’re on Orchard street so that is to be expected

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

okay place to live

Pros

location is great

Cons

everything else is bad

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75 Orchard Street

3.2(16)

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Good cause

81 Orchard Street

3.7(7)

Lower East Side

Rent-stabilized

143 Ludlow Street

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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 average1.22Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

69Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

119Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

42Class 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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Sassan Mahfar

Shareholder·11 buildings·187 units

3.0

67 reviews