What do tenants say about Seth Kobay?

Seth Kobay has an average tenant rating of 2.9 out of 5 across 6 reviews.

How many violations does Seth Kobay have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Seth Kobay average 0.06 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Seth Kobay?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Seth Kobay would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Seth Kobay own or manage?

Seth Kobay owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 44 units.

Is Seth Kobay on the worst landlords list?

Seth Kobay has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Seth Kobay had any evictions?

Seth Kobay has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Seth Kobay had any litigation cases?

Seth Kobay has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Seth Kobay

Officer·2 buildings·44 units

2.9

6 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Seth Kobay

Seth Kobay is a modestly rated but responsible officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.9/5 across 6 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 3 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Greenwich Village and Carnegie Hill in Manhattan, Seth Kobay is an officer associated with 2 buildings and 44 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, and they are mostly mid-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for buildings managed by Seth Kobay reveals a mixed management experience. While some buildings benefit from convenient locations and respectful neighbors, many suffer from cleanliness issues, especially with persistent pest problems like rats and cockroaches. Garbage management often appears poorly handled, leading to health concerns, and building maintenance is inconsistent, with frequent reports of faulty heat and water quality issues. Responsiveness from management varies, with some tenants noting slow or minimal action on complaints. Overall, renters should expect challenges related to upkeep and pest control, alongside occasional management responsiveness, making careful consideration important before leasing.

Reviews

Former tenant·12 minutes ago

Things have went downhill with new management

Pros

Close in proximity to many transit options (6, E, F, LIRR).

Cons

Heat breaks often and rats usually crowd the garbage area. There have been efforts to fix both of these issues though.

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

I hope you like rats and not getting packages

Pros

Convenient location, decent neighbors, good food and shopping options nearby

Cons

For months on end up until move out water was discolored consistently, had a sheen to it, and caused me to break out. This was not limited to just one apartment, I asked neighbors and it was widespread. Front building doors were consistently not working or left open by construction guys who are there all hours of the day. It's not uncommon I would come home at 7:00 p.m. and the front doors would still be wide open. I've lived in New York City all my life and I've never seen so many rats at all times a day as in the garbage area of this building.

Advice to the owners

I know you just bought the place earlier this year but try and fix the quality of life issues like the rats in the back and the safety of the water instead of just refinishing the walls so you can jack up runs

Buildings associated with SETH KOBAY

Rent-stabilized

153 East 96 Street

3.1(2)

Carnegie Hill

Good cause

86 University Place

2.1(1)

Greenwich Village

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 average0.06Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

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

1Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Seth Kobay

Officer·2 buildings·44 units

2.9

6 reviews