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Joe Jacobs

Shareholder·26 buildings·161 units
2.7

37 reviews

Highlights

2
Evictions
26
Litigation cases

About Joe Jacobs

Joe Jacobs is a poorly regarded shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.7/5 across 37 reviews, with 41% recommending their buildings and 30% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 183 open violations, and 26 litigation cases. Data last updated August 13, 2026. Joe Jacobs is a shareholder associated with 26 buildings and 161 units across Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods including Weeksville, East Williamsburg, Bushwick, Crown Heights, Stuyvesant Heights, and Bedford-Stuyvesant. The buildings were constructed between 1899 and 2006, reflecting multiple generations of development. They are mostly low-rise buildings, contributing to the varied architectural landscape of the areas served. About 8 percent of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are 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

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback on Joe Jacobs' properties reflect a concerning trend of mismanagement. Cleanliness and pest control are recurring issues, with many residents reporting significant rodent infestations and unsatisfactory cleaning practices. While some buildings have desirable locations and decent amenities, tenants consistently express frustration over the owner's lack of responsiveness to maintenance requests. Common complaints include a failure to address pests, poor heating systems, and neglect of common areas. Despite a few positive reviews pointing to good management in certain units, overall tenant sentiment strongly advises caution when considering one of Joe Jacobs’ properties due to ongoing maintenance and management deficiencies.

Reviews

Former tenant·21 hours ago

Landlord unresponsive and cons money

Pros

Location is nice

Cons

Landlord not being truthful

Former tenant·58 minutes ago

625 Sterling Place

Pros

Location, central air and size of space.

Cons

Slow response time for issues, waste management and this floors and walls.

Buildings associated with JOE JACOBS

  • 453 Garage Franklin Avenue
    Good cause

    453 Garage Franklin Avenue

    Bedford-Stuyvesant

  • 1014 Carroll Street
    Good cause

    1014 Carroll Street

    4.5(3)

    Crown Heights

  • 319 Jefferson Street
    Good cause

    319 Jefferson Street

    1.8(2)

    Bushwick

  • 141 Thames Street
    Good cause

    141 Thames Street

    3.5(3)

    East Williamsburg

453 Garage Franklin Avenue
Good cause

453 Garage Franklin Avenue

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1014 Carroll Street
Good cause

1014 Carroll Street

4.5(3)

Crown Heights

319 Jefferson Street
Good cause

319 Jefferson Street

1.8(2)

Bushwick

141 Thames Street
Good cause

141 Thames Street

3.5(3)

East Williamsburg

Building ratings

Cleanliness

-

Trash management

-

Pest control

-

Water pressure

-

Heat

-

Neighbors

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Noise levels

-

Owner responsiveness

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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 average1.13Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
73Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

77Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

33Class 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

Joe Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 2.7 out of 5 across 37 reviews.

Buildings managed by Joe Jacobs average 1.13 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

41% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joe Jacobs would recommend living there.

Joe Jacobs has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

30% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Joe Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Joe Jacobs owns or manages 26 buildings totalling 161 units.

Joe Jacobs has 26 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Joe Jacobs has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

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Joe Jacobs

Shareholder·26 buildings·161 units
2.7

37 reviews

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