What do tenants say about Ira Meister?

Ira Meister has an average tenant rating of 3.4 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Ira Meister have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Ira Meister average 0.0 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Ira Meister?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Ira Meister would recommend living there.

Is Ira Meister on the worst landlords list?

Ira Meister has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Ira Meister own or manage?

Ira Meister owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 304 units.

Is Ira Meister responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Ira Meister approve of how it is run.

Has Ira Meister had any evictions?

Ira Meister has 3 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Ira Meister had any litigation cases?

Ira Meister has 1 housing court litigation case across their portfolio.

Ira Meister

Shareholder·6 buildings·304 units

3.4

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Ira Meister

Ira Meister is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.4/5 across 3 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 3 evictions, 1 open violation, and 1 litigation case. Data last updated September 4, 2026. Ira Meister is a shareholder associated with 6 buildings and 304 units across Lenox Hill, Noho, and the East Village in Manhattan. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Manhattan. The buildings were constructed over a wide range, spanning from the 1890s to the 2010s, reflecting various eras of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About one-third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of buildings managed by Ira Meister generally commend the responsive and attentive management, particularly praising the helpful building staff and efficiency in garbage management and pest control. Cleanliness and water pressure are usually rated highly, contributing to a comfortable living environment. However, there have been mixed experiences with heating and temperature regulation, with some residents noting issues like excessive heat in summer or winter. Noise levels and neighbor relations vary by building, influencing overall tranquility. A few reviews highlight challenges with stricter co-op rules or infrastructure concerns, suggesting room for improvement in flexibility and building maintenance. Overall, tenants find the management approachable and recommend the buildings despite isolated drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Long term rental

Pros

Spent well over a decade here, responsive management

Cons

too hot in the summer

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Luxury coop building

Pros

Building staff are wonderful.

Cons

Building temperatures are poorly regulated. Too hot during the winter. Lots of rules and regs bc of co-op.

Advice to the owners

Flexible and responsive

Buildings associated with IRA MEISTER

Rent-stabilized

1175 York Avenue

4.6(2)

Lenox Hill

116 East 13 Street

East Village

Good cause

971 Madison Avenue

2.3(1)

Lenox Hill

50 Bond Street

Noho

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Ira Meister

Shareholder·6 buildings·304 units

3.4

3 reviews