What do tenants say about Haskel Jacobs?

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

How many violations does Haskel Jacobs have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Haskel Jacobs average 0.86 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Haskel Jacobs?

0% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Haskel Jacobs would recommend living there.

How many buildings does Haskel Jacobs own or manage?

Haskel Jacobs owns or manages 1 building totalling 30 units.

Has Haskel Jacobs had any evictions?

Haskel Jacobs has 1 recorded eviction across their portfolio.

Has Haskel Jacobs had any litigation cases?

Haskel Jacobs has 5 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Haskel Jacobs on the worst landlords list?

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

Is Haskel Jacobs responsive to tenants?

0% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Haskel Jacobs approve of how it is run.

Haskel Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·30 units

2.4

5 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Haskel Jacobs

Haskel Jacobs is a poorly regarded head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 2.4/5 across 5 reviews, with 0% recommending their buildings and 0% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 1 eviction, 26 open violations, and 5 litigation cases. Data last updated September 10, 2026. Haskel Jacobs is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 30 units located in Fort Greene, Brooklyn. The portfolio is concentrated in Fort Greene in Brooklyn. The building was built in the 1920s and is classified as primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for buildings managed by Haskel Jacobs reveal persistent pest problems, notably severe rat and roach infestations, alongside unclean hallways and poor garbage management. Tenants acknowledge some positives like good locations and a few helpful staff members, yet frequently criticize slow, ineffective maintenance and a lack of professionalism. Heating is reported as inconsistent, and residents face issues with overheated units or unreliable hot water. The management tends to be unempathetic and slow to address concerns, leading to widespread tenant dissatisfaction. Overall, renters advise significant improvements in cleanliness, pest control, and maintenance responsiveness for a better living environment.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Rats in the walls, ceilings, and under the floors

Pros

Relatively quiet and affordable. Some of the tenants are some of the kindest people while others are deeply inconsiderate.

Cons

There’s a severe rat infestation throughout the infrastructure of the building. The building has had rat problems since 2020 and it hasn’t been resolved.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Pest Infested - not worth what their currently charging

Pros

- Great location

Cons

- Rats/house flies/fruit flies/roaches I've seen it all here and it's not just occasionally, this place is infested in the walls and it spreads to the inside of the apartments - On day the garbage compactor is used the entire apartment reeks - Thin walls (sound carries) - Hot water occasionally doesn't work - Owner is responsive but can't form a complete sentence and doesn't show any empathy or care about any concerns

Advice to the owners

Clean this place please. The people deserve better and the infestations will only get worse. Have PROFESSIONALS (not just your buddies) go in and get rid of the pests, mold, and whatever else lurks behind these greasy walls. Just more professionalism all around would be great.

Buildings associated with HASKEL JACOBS

Rent-stabilized
129 Clermont Avenue
2.4(5)
Fort Greene

Rent-stabilized

129 Clermont Avenue

2.4(5)

Fort Greene

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 average0.86Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

5Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

14Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

7Class 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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Haskel Jacobs

Head Officer·1 building·30 units

2.4

5 reviews