What do tenants say about Barry Jacobs?

Barry Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 3.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Barry Jacobs have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Barry Jacobs average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Barry Jacobs?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Barry Jacobs would recommend living there.

Is Barry Jacobs responsive to tenants?

67% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Barry Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Is Barry Jacobs on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Barry Jacobs had any litigation cases?

Barry Jacobs has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Barry Jacobs had any evictions?

Barry Jacobs has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Barry Jacobs own or manage?

Barry Jacobs owns or manages 1 building totalling 10 units.

Barry Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·10 units

3.3

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Barry Jacobs

Barry Jacobs is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.3/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 67% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 5 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated July 27, 2026. Associated with 1 building and 10 units across Brooklyn, Barry Jacobs is a head officer responsible for a portfolio concentrated in Park Slope. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1920s, reflecting a single generation of development. The building is primarily mid-rise. There are no rent-stabilized apartments among the associated units. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews for buildings managed by Barry Jacobs reveal a mixed tenant experience. While management is generally responsive and proactive, particularly praised for maintaining heating, water pressure, and cleanliness, persistent pest issues—especially bed bugs—pose significant challenges. Some residents appreciate the landlord’s efforts in addressing problems despite uncooperative tenants obstructing pest control. However, dissatisfaction arises when infestations continue due to neighbors not allowing treatment, with calls for stricter enforcement. Neighbor relations and noise levels vary, impacting overall comfort. Tenants advise improved tenant cooperation policies and more rigorous pest control enforcement to enhance living conditions.

Reviews

Former tenant·5 minutes ago

The Board Cares

Pros

The board is proactive in remedying the problems in the building. The heat and water is excellent, monthly extermination, and maintaining a clean building inside and out.

Cons

The board is too lenient with tenants when they do not allow the exterminator in their apartment.

Advice to the owners

The board should fine tenants who do not allow the exterminator in the apt

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Terrible bed bug problem

Pros

Amazing location. Great space and size for the price. Lovely landlord who is trying his best to deal with a complex building situation.

Cons

This building has a terrible bed bug problem which I don't think can be remedied because some neighbors are unwilling to take care of the infestation properly.

Buildings associated with BARRY JACOBS

639 President Street
3.3(3)
Park Slope

639 President Street

3.3(3)

Park Slope

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 average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class 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

3Class 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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Barry Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·10 units

3.3

3 reviews