What do tenants say about Joe Jacobs?

Joe Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 2.6 out of 5 across 4 reviews.

How many violations does Joe Jacobs have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Joe Jacobs average 1.25 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Joe Jacobs?

25% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Joe Jacobs would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Joe Jacobs own or manage?

Joe Jacobs owns or manages 1 building totalling 12 units.

Is Joe Jacobs responsive to tenants?

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

Has Joe Jacobs had any evictions?

Joe Jacobs has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Joe Jacobs had any litigation cases?

Joe Jacobs has 9 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Joe Jacobs on the worst landlords list?

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

Joe Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·12 units

2.6

4 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Joe Jacobs

Joe Jacobs is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.6/5 across 4 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 15 open violations, and 9 litigation cases. Data last updated August 26, 2026. Joe Jacobs is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 12 units across Stuyvesant Heights in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Stuyvesant Heights in Brooklyn. The building was built in 1931 and is classified as a low-rise structure. None of the associated apartments have rent-stabilized status. Individual building ratings, tenant reviews, and public records are on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Joe Jacobs reveal significant management challenges. Many tenants express frustration with inadequate cleanliness and frequent pest issues, alongside unresponsive maintenance services, which often result in delayed repairs. Despite the appealing locations and generally respectful neighbors, the overall maintenance quality and owner communication leave much to be desired. Renters also report high costs relative to amenities offered. While some tenants find aspects of their living situation satisfactory, the common critique points to the pressing need for improved attention to maintenance and regular building upkeep to enhance the tenant experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Beware of poor building management

Pros

- Location - Sqft

Cons

- Pests (No regular treatment for the building) - Flooding - Walls are not soundproof at all - Poor Maintenance - Superintendent was unreliable - Poor management communication

Former tenant·11 months ago

A lot of issues

Pros

Location is great. Very close to the train Neighbors are mostly quiet and polite Rent hasn’t been raised much Landlords were flexible during emergencies and covid

Cons

Rent is high for almost no amenities. Repairs will never get done until a new tenant comes in. This a major issue. Some repairs are very urgent and management essentially won’t pay for them. Many units have had mold problems.

Advice to the owners

Pay for repairs for current tenants; clean the building regularly; have regular terminator visits

Buildings associated with JOE Jacobs

Good cause
71 Stuyvesant Avenue
2.6(4)
Stuyvesant Heights

Good cause

71 Stuyvesant Avenue

2.6(4)

Stuyvesant Heights

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 average1.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

2Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

12Class 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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Joe Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·12 units

2.6

4 reviews