What do tenants say about Robert Jaffe?

Robert Jaffe has an average tenant rating of 2.0 out of 5 across 20 reviews.

How many violations does Robert Jaffe have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Robert Jaffe average 0.6 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Robert Jaffe?

5% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Robert Jaffe would recommend living there.

Is Robert Jaffe responsive to tenants?

5% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Robert Jaffe approve of how it is run.

Is Robert Jaffe on the worst landlords list?

Robert Jaffe has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Robert Jaffe had any litigation cases?

Robert Jaffe has 8 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Robert Jaffe own or manage?

Robert Jaffe owns or manages 8 buildings totalling 70 units.

Robert Jaffe

Shareholder·8 buildings·70 units

2.0

20 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Robert Jaffe

Robert Jaffe is a modestly rated but responsible shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.0/5 across 20 reviews, with 5% recommending their buildings and 5% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 42 open violations, and 8 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Robert Jaffe is a shareholder associated with 8 buildings and 70 units across Lenox Hill, Lower East Side, and West Village in Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in Lenox Hill, Lower East Side, and West Village in Manhattan. The buildings were built primarily in the 1900s, reflecting early 20th-century construction. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About three-quarters of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Robert Jaffe reveal a consistent pattern of tenant dissatisfaction largely centered around management issues. Cleanliness is severely lacking, with numerous reports of pest infestations and mismanaged garbage. While some tenants appreciate the neighborhood and their neighbors, they often mention negligent ownership and unresponsive management. Safety concerns are prevalent, stemming from inadequate maintenance and slow response times for urgent repairs. Despite the attractive location, many renters advise against living in these properties due to ongoing issues with heat, plumbing, and overall building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·7 months ago

Do not recommend

Pros

Good location close to restaurants etc

Cons

everything. Negligent management and super, infested with roaches and mice, the ceiling and walled were literally falling apart in multiple places

Advice to the owners

stop being greedy

Former tenant·2 minutes ago

Negligent owner, great neighborhood

Pros

Lovely area cute exterior

Cons

Rats, roaches, maintenance issues, and an absentee super.

Advice to the owners

Pull it together Steve

Buildings associated with ROBERT JAFFE

Rent-stabilized

22 Carmine Street

West Village

Good cause

342 East 71 Street

Lenox Hill

Rent-stabilized

228 Bleecker Street

1.9(5)

West Village

Rent-stabilized

71 Clinton Street

2.1(12)

Lower East Side

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 average0.60Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

27Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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Robert Jaffe

Shareholder·8 buildings·70 units

2.0

20 reviews