What do tenants say about Jay Klaus?

Jay Klaus has an average tenant rating of 3.0 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Jay Klaus have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jay Klaus average 0.5 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jay Klaus?

50% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jay Klaus would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Jay Klaus own or manage?

Jay Klaus owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 14 units.

Has Jay Klaus had any evictions?

Jay Klaus has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Jay Klaus had any litigation cases?

Jay Klaus has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Jay Klaus responsive to tenants?

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

Is Jay Klaus on the worst landlords list?

Jay Klaus has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Jay Klaus

Head Officer·2 buildings·14 units

3.0

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Jay Klaus

Jay Klaus is a mixed-profile head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.0/5 across 2 reviews, with 50% recommending their buildings and 50% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 7 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Jay Klaus is a Head Officer associated with 2 buildings and 14 units across East Williamsburg and Bushwick in Brooklyn. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn. The buildings were built primarily in the 1920s, with one more recent addition from 2007. The properties are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings do not have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

280 Powers Street Review

Pros

Next to a public garden, quiet and on a great street. The apartment is nice if you can handle the cons

Cons

Management is horrendous. The building has multiple sanitation citations and no permits for recent renovations. Garbage is the worst on the block by far. Lots of smokers in the building, so there’s a consistent heavy smell of cigarettes. The backyard is great, but is unbearable in the summer with a serious mosquito problem. Management never responds and has left tenants without heat for 2+ months in the winter. My recommendation, don’t move here.

Advice to the owners

Be better!

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Meh

Pros

Nice perks sweet landlord

Cons

black mold mice roaches

Advice to the owners

pest control

Buildings associated with JAY KLAUS

Good cause

148 Jefferson Street

4.0(1)

Bushwick

Good cause

280 Powers Street

2.0(1)

East 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 average0.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

5Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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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Jay Klaus

Head Officer·2 buildings·14 units

3.0

2 reviews