What do tenants say about Peter Jakobson?

Peter Jakobson has an average tenant rating of 4.3 out of 5 across 7 reviews.

How many violations does Peter Jakobson have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by Peter Jakobson average 0.95 open violations per unit, more than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Peter Jakobson?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Peter Jakobson would recommend living there.

Has Peter Jakobson had any litigation cases?

Peter Jakobson has 4 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has Peter Jakobson had any evictions?

Peter Jakobson has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Is Peter Jakobson responsive to tenants?

86% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Peter Jakobson approve of how it is run.

Is Peter Jakobson on the worst landlords list?

Peter Jakobson has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Peter Jakobson own or manage?

Peter Jakobson owns or manages 1 building totalling 21 units.

Peter Jakobson

Head Officer·1 building·21 units

4.3

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Peter Jakobson

Peter Jakobson is a well-regarded but inconsistent head officer. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.3/5 across 7 reviews, with 100% recommending their buildings and 86% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 20 open violations, and 4 litigation cases. Data last updated August 23, 2026. Peter Jakobson is a Head Officer associated with 1 building and 21 units in the East Village, Manhattan. The portfolio is concentrated in the East Village in Manhattan. Built in the 1920s, the building is primarily mid-rise. All of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Renters can review each building's ratings, reviews, and public records on its own page.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of buildings managed by Peter Jakobson indicate a generally positive experience for tenants. Residents appreciate the attentive management, responsive maintenance, and strong amenities. Cleanliness and effective garbage management receive high praise, although pest control has emerged as a concern in some instances. Notably, while the buildings offer solid value in desirable locations, some units are considered small and in need of updates. Noise levels can vary, with a mix of quiet and some disturbance from old infrastructure. Overall, tenants endorse Jakobson's management, looking for improvements in pest management and renovation responsiveness.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

Its a great building!

Pros

solid price for expensive area

Cons

can be a busy area

Former tenant·3 minutes ago

Great young neighborhood

Pros

Apartments are Quiet, cheap

Cons

The apartments are small

Buildings associated with PETER JAKOBSON

Rent-stabilized
218 East 6 Street
4.3(7)
East Village

Rent-stabilized

218 East 6 Street

4.3(7)

East Village

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

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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 average0.95Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

11Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

5Class 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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Peter Jakobson

Head Officer·1 building·21 units

4.3

7 reviews