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Joe Jacobs

Shareholder·27 buildings·162 units
2.8

26 reviews

Highlights

1
Evictions
3
Litigation cases

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Reviews

Former tenant·5 months ago

Cute apartment, easy access to subways, amazing proximity to Prospect Park

Pros

Cozy apartment with in building laundry/gym. Access to rooftop is a plus and problems are addressed in a timely manner. A good amount of bathrooms to room ratio

Cons

The rooms can vary in size - some being very small to fairly big. No access to the elevator stinks. Not a big walkup by any means, but an elevator would still be nice

Former tenant·5 months ago

Avoid This Building at All Costs!

Pros

The subway is the only pro and it's a walk!

Cons

Terrible Strongly advise against moving here. Do your research before making any decisions. Here are the major issues: Pest Infestation: The building is infested with roaches and rats. These pests are everywhere, including in the yard. Management Issues: The management is extremely manipulative and rude and can't be trusted. Water Quality: The water is yellow and has a foul smell, making it unsuitable for cooking or drinking. Poor Construction: The building is old and any recent construction appears to be done cheaply and inadequately. Noise and Cleanliness: The building is very loud and dirty, contributing to an overall unpleasant living environment. Neglectful Maintenance: Essential repairs are often delayed, leaving tenants to fend for themselves for extended periods. Unsafe Roof: The roof is not up to code, posing an additional safety risk however they advertise it like it's usable! In summary, the building is run down, unsafe, and poorly managed. The management is only interested in collecting rent and not in maintaining the property. Save yourself the headache and find a better place to live. DO YOUR RESEARCH, DO YOUR RESEARCH!

Advice to the owners

Proper Maintenance: Regular and thorough maintenance of the building is essential. Address pest infestations, ensure clean and safe water, and promptly respond to repair requests. Neglecting these issues not only affects the tenants' quality of life but also the reputation of your property. Hire New Mangement!

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141 Thames Street

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2.6(2)

East Williamsburg

562 Park Place

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2.6(6)

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.54Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
7Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

6Class 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

FAQs

Joe Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joe Jacobs average 0.54 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

31% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joe Jacobs would recommend living there.

Joe Jacobs has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

31% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joe Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Joe Jacobs owns or manages 27 buildings totalling 162 units.

Joe Jacobs has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joe Jacobs has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

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Joe Jacobs

Shareholder·27 buildings·162 units
2.8

26 reviews

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