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M

Michael Lavian

Head Officer·13 buildings·151 units
3.4

29 reviews

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4
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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenants of MICHAEL LAVIAN's buildings appreciate the prime locations, spacious apartments, and some properties' responsiveness to maintenance issues. Several report good neighbors and attentive supers in certain buildings. However, common complaints include pest infestations (mice and roaches), inconsistent cleanliness, outdated units, and problematic heat or water systems. Management is frequently criticized for unresponsiveness, difficulty reaching them, and outdated rent payment methods (checks only). Some renters express frustration over aggressive rent hikes and security deposit disputes. Overall, potential renters should expect variable management quality with occasional responsiveness but prevalent issues with pest control, communication, and building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·6 months ago

My first studio apt

Pros

Nice building to live in

Cons

Annoying to have to mail/drop off checks

Former tenant·7 months ago

Greedy management but okay building

Pros

Great location and overall good condition apartments

Cons

- Management is greedy and WILL raise your rent an egregious amount - When we moved in, they did not hire cleaners at all and it was filthy inside - They took away some of our security deposit back for not "cleaning" but the apartment was in good condition - Payment has to be done in person by check

Advice to the owners

Stop being so money hungry and invest in good tenants

Buildings associated with MICHAEL LAVIAN

  • 295 East 11 Street

    295 East 11 Street

    East Village

  • 104 2 Avenue

    104 2 Avenue

    2.8(5)

    East Village

  • 68 East 1 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    68 East 1 Street

    4.0(5)

    East Village

  • 214 East 10 Street

    214 East 10 Street

    3.7(5)

    East Village

295 East 11 Street

295 East 11 Street

East Village

104 2 Avenue

104 2 Avenue

2.8(5)

East Village

68 East 1 Street
Rent-stabilized

68 East 1 Street

4.0(5)

East Village

214 East 10 Street

214 East 10 Street

3.7(5)

East 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

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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 average0.30Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
2Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

26Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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

M

Michael Lavian

Head Officer·13 buildings·151 units
3.4

29 reviews

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