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J

Jacob Rubin

Shareholder·8 buildings·63 units
3.2

19 reviews

Highlights

4
Evictions
7
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews of buildings managed by Jacob Rubin present a mixed picture. While some properties are praised for cleanliness, safety, good location, and responsive supers, others suffer from poor maintenance, pest infestations, mold, and water damage. Management responsiveness is inconsistent; some tenants find them slow or unhelpful, particularly with urgent repairs or rent issues. Noise levels vary, with some buildings near nightlife impacted significantly. Security concerns like broken locks and stolen packages are recurring complaints. Rent increases and withheld security deposits without proper explanation also cause tenant dissatisfaction. Overall, renters can expect a variable management experience, with some buildings well-maintained and others facing neglect and management challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 hours ago

Great Building, Lovely Super.

Pros

This building is overall cleanly, well kept, and responsive to complaints. The super lives in the building and is very responsive and helpful.

Cons

Renovations to the unit seem to have been done hastily and some things are missing like a hood for the stove, which causes the smoke detector to go off frequently.

Advice to the owners

Be consistent in asking for what you need and try to go through the super rather than the leasing agents when you can.

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Mold and hostile management

Pros

Safe and well kept lobby

Cons

There is a serious mold issue in all water pipes and it spreads fast if not cleaned almost daily. Management is hostile towards tenants. It takes weeks to get any maintenance done. The building broker also is extremely rude and harasses tenants.

Buildings associated with JACOB RUBIN

  • 47 Broadway

    47 Broadway

    Williamsburg

  • 656 Metropolitan Avenue
    Good cause

    656 Metropolitan Avenue

    2.2(10)

    Williamsburg

  • 142 Manhattan Avenue

    142 Manhattan Avenue

    3.7(6)

    Williamsburg

  • 79 Maujer Street
    Rent-stabilized

    79 Maujer Street

    Williamsburg

47 Broadway

47 Broadway

Williamsburg

656 Metropolitan Avenue
Good cause

656 Metropolitan Avenue

2.2(10)

Williamsburg

142 Manhattan Avenue

142 Manhattan Avenue

3.7(6)

Williamsburg

79 Maujer Street
Rent-stabilized

79 Maujer Street

Williamsburg

Building ratings

Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average0.95Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
13Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

38Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

8Class A
Non-hazardous

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

1Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Jacob Rubin

Shareholder·8 buildings·63 units
3.2

19 reviews

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