What do tenants say about Jacob Leifer?

Jacob Leifer has an average tenant rating of 2.2 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Jacob Leifer have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jacob Leifer average 1.91 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jacob Leifer?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jacob Leifer would recommend living there.

Has Jacob Leifer had any evictions?

Jacob Leifer has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Jacob Leifer responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jacob Leifer approve of how it is run.

Is Jacob Leifer on the worst landlords list?

Jacob Leifer has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

Has Jacob Leifer had any litigation cases?

Jacob Leifer has 9 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Jacob Leifer own or manage?

Jacob Leifer owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 12 units.

Jacob Leifer

Head Officer·2 buildings·12 units

2.2

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Jacob Leifer

Jacob Leifer is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.2/5 across 2 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 23 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated September 7, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 12 units across Brooklyn, Jacob Leifer is a Head Officer responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1900s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, specifically in Ocean Hill and Prospect Lefferts Gardens. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About half of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Ok apartment

Pros

Close to trains, nice renovated bathroom and kitchen.

Cons

It is dirty in the hallway and the garbage is normally a mess, which creates more cockroaches. Rooms are very small.

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive and aware of the cleanliness of the building

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Terrible landlord

Pros

the neighborhood

Cons

The management When something breaks it takes for ever to be fix

Advice to the owners

Be more proactive

Buildings associated with JACOB LEIFER

Rent-stabilized

314 Mac Dougal Street

1.9(1)

Ocean Hill

Good cause

1283 Nostrand Avenue

2.5(1)

Prospect Lefferts Gardens

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 worse than the city average.

Owner average1.91Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

9Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

9Class 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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Jacob Leifer

Head Officer·2 buildings·12 units

2.2

2 reviews