What do tenants say about Herman Jac?

Herman Jac has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 9 reviews.

How many violations does Herman Jac have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Herman Jac average 2.5 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Herman Jac?

45% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Herman Jac would recommend living there.

Is Herman Jac on the worst landlords list?

Herman Jac has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Herman Jac had any evictions?

Herman Jac has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Has Herman Jac had any litigation cases?

Herman Jac has 9 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Herman Jac responsive to tenants?

23% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Herman Jac approve of how it is run.

How many buildings does Herman Jac own or manage?

Herman Jac owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 14 units.

Herman Jac

Site Manager·2 buildings·14 units

2.6

9 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Herman Jac

Herman Jac is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 9 reviews, with 45% recommending their buildings and 23% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 35 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Across Bushwick in Brooklyn, Herman Jac is a site manager associated with 2 buildings and 14 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Bushwick in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1930s and are mostly low-rise. None of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by Herman Jac indicate significant dissatisfaction with management. Many residents report poor landlord responsiveness, ongoing pest issues, and complaints of negligence regarding maintenance and repairs. Concerns about cleanliness and garbage management were frequently mentioned, with several renters citing unsafe conditions. While some appreciate the locations and amenities, the general sentiment leans towards caution, with numerous renters disapproving of the landlord's practices, particularly regarding security deposits. Overall, potential tenants should be aware of the high likelihood of challenges concerning management and upkeep in these buildings.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Avoid if you can

Pros

- good location for Bushwick nightlife - decently large spaces for the price

Cons

- landlord is unresponsive - basements are filled with roaches - neighbors are loud

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Avoid at All Costs

Pros

nothing. this place was trash. landlord was awful too.

Cons

roaches, terrible landlord, loud neighbors.

Advice to the owners

get a new job.

Buildings associated with HERMAN JAC

Good cause

249 Jefferson Street

3.0(6)

Bushwick

Good cause

1141 Greene Avenue

2.2(3)

Bushwick

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average2.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

15Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

11Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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Herman Jac

Site Manager·2 buildings·14 units

2.6

9 reviews