What do tenants say about Tom Jakobson?

Tom Jakobson has an average tenant rating of 3.6 out of 5 across 12 reviews.

How many violations does Tom Jakobson have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Tom Jakobson?

75% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Tom Jakobson would recommend living there.

Is Tom Jakobson responsive to tenants?

84% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Tom Jakobson approve of how it is run.

Has Tom Jakobson had any evictions?

Tom Jakobson has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Tom Jakobson had any litigation cases?

Tom Jakobson has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Tom Jakobson own or manage?

Tom Jakobson owns or manages 1 building totalling 152 units.

Is Tom Jakobson on the worst landlords list?

Tom Jakobson has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Tom Jakobson

Officer·1 building·152 units

3.6

12 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Tom Jakobson

Tom Jakobson is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.6/5 across 12 reviews, with 75% recommending their buildings and 84% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 2, 2026. Tom Jakobson is an officer associated with 1 building and 152 units across Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Greenwich Village in Manhattan. The building was constructed in 1929, making it a mid-rise structure. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Tom Jakobson indicate strong management support, especially from the doormen and maintenance teams, who are often described as responsive and helpful. The cleanliness of the buildings is variable, with some complaints about the laundry facilities and pest issues, particularly in certain areas. While the heat and water pressure are generally good, some residents reported significant noise levels and a lack of communication from the management. Overall, tenants appreciate the prime locations and amenities but caution potential renters about the occasional pest problems and the varying quality of apartments.

Reviews

Former tenant·just now

Good building and price

Pros

Nice and helpful doormen, 2 very functional elevators, relatively quiet area at nights

Cons

Laundry room a bit dirty and machines have issues. Units closer to ground are much darker and have less natural lighting.

Former tenant·1 month ago

Fine but laundry room has pests

Pros

It's a decent place to live, responsive maintenance

Cons

Laundry room has a smell and I've seen roaches and mice down there

Buildings associated with TOM JAKOBSON

Rent-stabilized
11 Waverly Place
3.6(12)
Greenwich Village

Rent-stabilized

11 Waverly Place

3.6(12)

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 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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Tom Jakobson

Officer·1 building·152 units

3.6

12 reviews