What do tenants say about Jacob Rubin?

Jacob Rubin has an average tenant rating of 4.2 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Jacob Rubin have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jacob Rubin average 0.25 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jacob Rubin?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jacob Rubin would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Jacob Rubin own or manage?

Jacob Rubin owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 16 units.

Is Jacob Rubin on the worst landlords list?

Jacob Rubin has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Is Jacob Rubin responsive to tenants?

50% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jacob Rubin approve of how it is run.

Has Jacob Rubin had any litigation cases?

Jacob Rubin has no housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Jacob Rubin

Head Officer·2 buildings·16 units

4.2

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Jacob Rubin

Jacob Rubin is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.2/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 4 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 14, 2026. Across Williamsburg in Brooklyn, Jacob Rubin is a Head Officer associated with 2 buildings and 16 units. The portfolio is concentrated in Williamsburg in Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 2000s and are mostly low-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback for buildings managed by Jacob Rubin reflects a mixed management experience. Many renters praise the responsive landlord and good location, enjoying quiet neighborhoods and decent building upkeep. Positive notes include solid heating, decent cleanliness, and pest control. However, significant concerns are raised about inconsistent management responsiveness, failure to honor commitments, and allegations of unethical practices like withholding deposits. Garbage management and common area maintenance also receive criticism. While some tenants recommend these buildings for their amenities and community, others warn of poor management follow-through and advise seeking better property management for improved tenant satisfaction.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Review after 1 year

Pros

Solid building, easy walk to Montrose L stop. Frequent issues that took multiple calls to maintenance to fix. Tiny kitchen. In unit washer dryer and central air is +.

Cons

In a strange area.

Advice to the owners

Try it out. Fix aging equipment.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Management committing Fraud

Pros

Has Nice windows

Cons

Frontgate Management is actively defrauding renters who legally try and exit lease by intentionally not filling the apartment. Taking their deposits

Advice to the owners

Find new management, prepare for legal battle

Buildings associated with JACOB RUBIN

Rent-stabilized

166 Scholes Street

4.2(3)

Williamsburg

Rent-stabilized

164 Scholes Street

4.1(1)

Williamsburg

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 average0.25Violations 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

4Class 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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Jacob Rubin

Head Officer·2 buildings·16 units

4.2

4 reviews