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David Jacobson

Head Officer·6 buildings·174 units
3.1

53 reviews

Highlights

4
Evictions
11
Litigation cases

About David Jacobson

David Jacobson is a modestly rated but responsible head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.1/5 across 53 reviews, with 36% recommending their buildings and 40% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 4 evictions, 85 open violations, and 11 litigation cases. Data last updated October 22, 2026. Associated with 6 buildings and 174 units across Manhattan, David Jacobson is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1920s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

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Renters recommend associated buildings

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant feedback on buildings managed by David Jacobson reveals significant concerns regarding management responsiveness and overall maintenance quality. While some tenants appreciate cleanliness and good garbage management, many report serious issues like pest infestations, inadequate heating, and lack of communication from management. Additionally, several reviews criticize unresponsive owner practices, suggesting that retrieving security deposits can be difficult. Despite the locations being favorable, the overall sentiment leans towards caution. It's advisable for prospective renters to thoroughly weigh the reports of management inefficiency against positive aspects such as community charm and accessibility to amenities.

Reviews

Former tenant·37 seconds ago

I like it!

Pros

Close to the L. Safe packages. Clean inside and outside.

Cons

Walls are thin.

Former tenant·1 hour ago

Average walk up

Pros

Good layouts for apartments

Cons

Dated, dirty stairwells, poor management transitions recently, unstable landlord, poor management communications

Buildings associated with DAVID JACOBSON

  • 520 East 14 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    520 East 14 Street

    3.0(11)

    East Village

  • 441 E 12 St
    Rent-stabilized

    441 E 12 St

    3.5(4)

    East Village

  • 647 East 11 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    647 East 11 Street

    2.7(10)

    East Village

  • 346 E 13 St
    Rent-stabilized

    346 E 13 St

    2.9(16)

    East Village

520 East 14 Street
Rent-stabilized

520 East 14 Street

3.0(11)

East Village

441 E 12 St
Rent-stabilized

441 E 12 St

3.5(4)

East Village

647 East 11 Street
Rent-stabilized

647 East 11 Street

2.7(10)

East Village

346 E 13 St
Rent-stabilized

346 E 13 St

2.9(16)

East Village

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

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

-

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

-

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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.48Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
26Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

48Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class 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

FAQs

David Jacobson has an average tenant rating of 3.1 out of 5 across 53 reviews.

Buildings managed by David Jacobson average 0.48 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

36% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by David Jacobson would recommend living there.

David Jacobson owns or manages 6 buildings totalling 174 units.

David Jacobson has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

40% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by David Jacobson approve of how it is run.

David Jacobson has 4 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

David Jacobson has 11 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

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David Jacobson

Head Officer·6 buildings·174 units
3.1

53 reviews

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