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Jakobson Properties

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·64 units
3.4

17 reviews

Highlights

No
Evictions
2
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings owned by JAKOBSON PROPERTIES as having mixed feedback. While some appreciate the location and maintenance staff, others complain about management issues like prolonged gas outages, lack of communication, and ineffective pest control. Common themes include noise disturbances, heating fluctuations, and occasional pest problems. Recommendations for improvement include better communication, addressing maintenance issues promptly, and enhancing security measures. Despite some negatives, the buildings are generally favored for their locations and overall maintenance quality, making them suitable for those willing to overlook certain drawbacks.

Reviews

Former tenant·22 minutes ago

543 e 5th

Pros

lots of light, great building overall. queit street, great location

Cons

roaches, but not more than anywhere is e village. thats what you get

Former tenant·3 days ago

Lived here 1.5 years. Nice spot.

Pros

Cleaned weekly, great location.

Cons

No laundry. Walk up

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  • 512 East 5 Street
    Good cause

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    3.3(4)

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620 East 11 Street
Good cause

620 East 11 Street

3.1(6)

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543 East 5 Street
Rent-stabilized

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3.8(7)

East Village

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Good cause

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3.3(4)

East Village

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 average0.21Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
4Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

7Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class 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

J

Jakobson Properties

Corporate Owner·3 buildings·64 units
3.4

17 reviews

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