What do tenants say about Jacob Schwartz?

Jacob Schwartz has an average tenant rating of 2.8 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

How many violations does Jacob Schwartz have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Jacob Schwartz average 1.81 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Jacob Schwartz?

34% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Jacob Schwartz would recommend living there.

Is Jacob Schwartz responsive to tenants?

34% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Jacob Schwartz approve of how it is run.

Has Jacob Schwartz had any evictions?

Jacob Schwartz has 51 recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Has Jacob Schwartz had any litigation cases?

Jacob Schwartz has 226 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Jacob Schwartz on the worst landlords list?

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

How many buildings does Jacob Schwartz own or manage?

Jacob Schwartz owns or manages 7 buildings totalling 475 units.

Jacob Schwartz

Site Manager·7 buildings·475 units

2.8

3 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

226

Litigation cases

About Jacob Schwartz

Jacob Schwartz is a poorly regarded site manager. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.8/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending their buildings and 34% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 51 evictions, 860 open violations, and 226 litigation cases. Data last updated September 9, 2026. Associated with 7 buildings and 475 units across The Bronx, Jacob Schwartz is a site manager responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1920s to the 1930s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across The Bronx, including Kingsbridge Heights, Concourse, Highbridge, Morris Heights, and Fordham. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records are available on the associated building pages.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend associated buildings

Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by Jacob Schwartz reveal persistent challenges, particularly with slow and delayed maintenance and repairs. Many residents report issues with pests, heating, and cleanliness, alongside complaints about garbage management and noise levels. Responsiveness from management is frequently described as insufficient, with multiple requests often needed to prompt action. Positives include decent water pressure, good neighbors, and convenient locations with large room sizes. Tenants recommend more proactive upkeep, quicker repairs, and better pest control to improve living conditions. Overall, management appears to be reactive rather than proactive, leading to frustration and mixed recommendations from residents.

Reviews

Former tenant·21 minutes ago

Could use some work

Pros

Easy access to transportation.

Cons

They should design and paint the building more. Keep the people from smoking in the hallway because the smell is too strong. They take too long to repair stuff in the apartment; you have to keep calling the office to remind them of the repairs you need. Sometimes it takes months or years for repairs to be made, even with simple repairs that shouldn't take months to do.

Advice to the owners

You should be on top of the repairs. You don't do much to help make repairs happen fast and smoothly.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

It can be better

Pros

The rooms are big

Cons

Pests Not enough outlets Super does not fix things

Advice to the owners

Get better handymen

Buildings associated with JACOB SCHWARTZ

Rent-stabilized

306 East 171 Street

Concourse

Rent-stabilized

1261 Merriam Avenue

Highbridge

Rent-stabilized

190 West Burnside Avenue

3.3(1)

Morris Heights

Rent-stabilized

1055 Jerome Avenue

Highbridge

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 average1.81Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

211Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

443Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

206Class 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

FAQs

Jacob Schwartz

Site Manager·7 buildings·475 units

2.8

3 reviews