What do tenants say about Jay Jacobs?

Jay Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 2.4 out of 5 across 8 reviews.

How many violations does Jay Jacobs have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jay Jacobs average 2.56 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jay Jacobs?

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

Is Jay Jacobs responsive to tenants?

25% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jay Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Has Jay Jacobs had any evictions?

Jay Jacobs has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Jay Jacobs on the worst landlords list?

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

Has Jay Jacobs had any litigation cases?

Jay Jacobs has 14 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

How many buildings does Jay Jacobs own or manage?

Jay Jacobs owns or manages 4 buildings totalling 23 units.

Jay Jacobs

Head Officer·4 buildings·23 units

2.4

8 reviews

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About Jay Jacobs

Jay Jacobs is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 8 reviews, with 25% recommending their buildings and 25% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 59 open violations, and 14 litigation cases. Data last updated July 28, 2026. Associated with 4 buildings and 23 units across Brooklyn, Jay Jacobs 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 is concentrated in Bushwick in Brooklyn. The buildings are mostly low-rise. About a quarter of the associated buildings 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·11 months ago

Rats in first floor, hallway stinks

Pros

heat and ac were great never any power outages or anything packages never stolen no loud noises

Cons

tons of accumulated garbage outside dozens of rats in walls making tons of noise, was never fixed building smells bad poor ventilation poor lighting on first floor landlord was manipulative and rude, condescending, would enter without permission this is a review of apartment #1