What do tenants say about Henry Jacobs?

Henry Jacobs has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 2 reviews.

How many violations does Henry Jacobs have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Henry Jacobs average 0.07 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Henry Jacobs?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Henry Jacobs would recommend living there.

Is Henry Jacobs on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Henry Jacobs own or manage?

Henry Jacobs owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 110 units.

Has Henry Jacobs had any litigation cases?

Henry Jacobs has 3 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Henry Jacobs had any evictions?

Henry Jacobs has 2 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Henry Jacobs responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Henry Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Henry Jacobs

Officer·2 buildings·110 units

3.9

2 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Henry Jacobs

Henry Jacobs is a mixed-profile officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 2 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 2 evictions, 8 open violations, and 3 litigation cases. Data last updated August 24, 2026. Henry Jacobs is an officer associated with 2 buildings and 110 units across Homecrest in Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Homecrest in Brooklyn. The buildings are built primarily in the 1970s and are mostly mid-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

The Georgetown needs a better super!

Pros

Great neighbors! Beautiful building. Spacious apartments. Doorman building.

Cons

Super does not respond fast enough to problems! Repairs take too long to happen.

Advice to the owners

Speak to super about a speedier response to tenants.

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Very nice building!!

Pros

We have a doorman, large apartments and very nice staff.

Cons

The washing machines and dryers never work properly!

Advice to the owners

Get new washers and dryers. Take better care of compactor rooms on all floors.

Buildings associated with HENRY JACOBS

1909 Avenue S

Homecrest

Rent-stabilized

2346 Ocean Avenue

3.9(2)

Homecrest

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 average0.07Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class 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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Henry Jacobs

Officer·2 buildings·110 units

3.9

2 reviews