What do tenants say about Bernard Jacobowitz?

Bernard Jacobowitz has an average tenant rating of 4.1 out of 5 across 14 reviews.

How many violations does Bernard Jacobowitz have across their portfolio?

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

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Bernard Jacobowitz?

86% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Bernard Jacobowitz would recommend living there.

Is Bernard Jacobowitz on the worst landlords list?

Bernard Jacobowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Bernard Jacobowitz own or manage?

Bernard Jacobowitz owns or manages 17 buildings totalling 267 units.

Is Bernard Jacobowitz responsive to tenants?

79% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Bernard Jacobowitz approve of how it is run.

Has Bernard Jacobowitz had any evictions?

Bernard Jacobowitz has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Bernard Jacobowitz had any litigation cases?

Bernard Jacobowitz has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Bernard Jacobowitz

Shareholder·17 buildings·267 units

4.1

14 reviews

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About Bernard Jacobowitz

Bernard Jacobowitz is a well-regarded and reliable shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.1/5 across 14 reviews, with 86% recommending their buildings and 79% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 1 open violation, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated August 23, 2026. Associated with 17 buildings and 267 units across Brooklyn, Bernard Jacobowitz is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans multiple neighborhoods including Bedford-Stuyvesant, Bushwick, and Williamsburg. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 1910s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half 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.

Tenants generally find Bernard Jacobowitz's buildings clean and well-maintained, with responsive management in many locations, especially at 505 Union Avenue and nearby Van Buren Street addresses. Positive features include attentive maintenance, pest control efforts, good neighbor relations, and useful amenities like roof decks and in-unit laundry. However, some tenants report noise issues near the train and parking garages, occasional pest problems, and inconsistent owner responsiveness, particularly in emergencies. Heating can be problematic in certain all-electric buildings, and rent increases are sometimes steep. Overall, residents appreciate the management’s efforts but suggest improvements in pest control and noise mitigation.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Quirky for Sure

Pros

This building is clean and very close to the train. Our unit also has a great roof deck!

Cons

This building has an unresponsive management company, can get quite loud because of its proximity to the train (the whole apartment rattles when it comes), and is supposedly new but has uninsulated windows everywhere. It's also all electric, including heat, so when we lost power for a few days, we also lost heat.

Former tenant·7 months ago

Loved our stay but have to make adjustments

Pros

'Private' rooftop area only accessible by top floor tenant Washer/dryer in unit Management was responsive Electronic payments

Cons

Rooftop area is connected to neighbouring buildings which isn't too safe Top floor room has full-length windows - set up curtains + make sure doors are all locked Staircase is more narrow than usual - make sure to check that your furniture can fit Subway can be kind of loud, no-go if you are sensitive to sound

Buildings associated with BERNARD JACOBOWITZ

Rent-stabilized

486 Wythe Avenue

Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

137 Skillman Avenue

Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

499 Union Avenue

Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

19 South 11 Street

Williamsburg

Building ratings

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Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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Neighbors

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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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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