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J

Joseph Yaakovzadeh

Shareholder·55 buildings·222 units
3.6

28 reviews

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Evictions
70
Litigation cases

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for buildings managed by JOSEPH YAAKOVZADEH reveal a mixed management experience. While many appreciate responsive management for repairs and effective heating systems, common issues include thin walls causing noise disturbances and problematic water pressure. Garbage and pest control vary significantly, with some buildings struggling with rat infestations and poor cleanliness. Communication and timely maintenance are inconsistent; some renters highlight unresponsiveness or slow fixes, while others note quick responses. Safety concerns and occasional illegal rentals are reported. Overall, expect decent management in certain properties but prepare for challenges involving noise insulation, cleanliness, and pest control in others.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 hours ago

Apt 2 Review

Pros

The building management is responsive. The central A/C and heat works effectively. Beautiful light. A nice washer dryer. Great deli on the corner.

Cons

Unfortunately our upstairs neighbors have nine dogs which we hear 24/7. Water pressure is bad and often will completely turn off. Floors are VERY thin. You can hear everything upstairs. Tiny fridge and freezer. Basement floods during rain.

Former tenant·19 minutes ago

Thinnest walls on earth

Pros

Management is extremely responsive for repairs, they send a super/plumber quickly Great location No issues with pests No issues with hot water / heat Decent water pressure in bathroom, barely any in the kitchen sink Appliances are new, no issues

Cons

The gut renovations in this building are new and they decided to cheap out on the walls between apartment units. The amount of sound from your next door unit is UNBEARABLE. It was the primary reason I moved out last year despite not wanting to. You can hear EVERYTHING from your neighbor, their sneezing and farting and talking clear as day, but even worse the reverberating from day-to-day life (such a closing a door, shutting a drawer) is wildly abnormal. It became so distressing. There’s barely any street noise or backyard noise! However! You will hear ALL the noise from whoever you share a bedroom wall with (your neighbor and not your roommate who you chose to live with). It’s awful. Also, the front stop stairs are constantly covered in the most amount of bird poop I’ve ever seen in my life, it’s disgusting, and goes days without being hosed off.

Advice to the owners

Sound insulation between walls… for resident’s peace of mind….

Buildings associated with JOSEPH YAAKOVZADEH

  • 378B Marcus Garvey Boulevard
    Good cause

    378B Marcus Garvey Boulevard

    Stuyvesant Heights

  • 310 Rear East 151 Street
    Rent-stabilized

    310 Rear East 151 Street

    Melrose

  • 131 Rear Linden Street

    131 Rear Linden Street

    Bushwick

  • 248 Garage Cleveland Street
    Good cause

    248 Garage Cleveland Street

    Cypress Hills

378B Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Good cause

378B Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Stuyvesant Heights

310 Rear East 151 Street
Rent-stabilized

310 Rear East 151 Street

Melrose

131 Rear Linden Street

131 Rear Linden Street

Bushwick

248 Garage Cleveland Street
Good cause

248 Garage Cleveland Street

Cypress Hills

Building ratings

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Heat

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Owner responsiveness

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Cleanliness

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Trash management

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Pest control

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Water pressure

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Heat

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Neighbors

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Noise levels

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Owner responsiveness

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Rents and deposits

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Renters received their security deposits back

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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 average2.25Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
131Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

221Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

137Class A
Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

12Class I
Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

J

Joseph Yaakovzadeh

Shareholder·55 buildings·222 units
3.6

28 reviews

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