What do tenants say about Yoel Jacobowitz?

Yoel Jacobowitz has an average tenant rating of 3.9 out of 5 across 30 reviews.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by Yoel Jacobowitz?

40% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by Yoel Jacobowitz would recommend living there.

Has Yoel Jacobowitz had any litigation cases?

Yoel Jacobowitz has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Is Yoel Jacobowitz responsive to tenants?

54% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by Yoel Jacobowitz approve of how it is run.

Is Yoel Jacobowitz on the worst landlords list?

Yoel Jacobowitz has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

How many buildings does Yoel Jacobowitz own or manage?

Yoel Jacobowitz owns or manages 3 buildings totalling 61 units.

Has Yoel Jacobowitz had any evictions?

Yoel Jacobowitz has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

Yoel Jacobowitz

Shareholder·3 buildings·61 units

3.9

30 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Litigation cases

About Yoel Jacobowitz

Yoel Jacobowitz is a mixed-profile shareholder. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 3.9/5 across 30 reviews, with 40% recommending their buildings and 54% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 3 buildings and 61 units across Brooklyn, Yoel Jacobowitz is a shareholder responsible for a portfolio that spans multiple neighborhoods in Brooklyn, including Crown Heights and Williamsburg. The portfolio spans construction eras from the 2010s to the 2010s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The buildings are primarily mid-rise. About one-third of the associated buildings have rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant feedback for Yoel Jacobowitz-managed buildings shows well-maintained and modern properties with appreciated amenities such as gyms, rooftop access, and clean hallways. However, management responsiveness varies; some tenants report prompt issue resolution while others describe slow or negligent communication. Common issues include high electricity bills due to poor window seals, frequent package theft, unreliable elevator service, and occasional security concerns in the surrounding neighborhood. Cleanliness and pest control are generally satisfactory. Several tenants note building design flaws, like thin walls and lack of in-unit closets. Prospective renters should anticipate mixed management experiences with decent but imperfect building upkeep.

Reviews

Former tenant·1 week ago

Generally fine building

Pros

Can’t hear neighbors, nice building, no pests

Cons

No windows in bathroom or living room, leads to mold more easily, history of ceiling leaks in bathroom

Advice to the owners

Replace bathroom ceiling

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Good building and strong amenities

Pros

- Gym was high quality and well maintained - Convenient trash chutes - Rooftop was gorgeous and expansive - Great natural light

Cons

- Not a great location, unhoused people often in vestibule or waiting outside to sneak in - Noise levels can be loud from neighbors - Package room is messy and not well maintained

Buildings associated with YOEL JACOBOWITZ

Rent-stabilized

31 Debevoise Street

3.9(24)

Williamsburg

1444 Bedford Avenue

3.8(4)

Crown Heights

1446 Bedford Avenue

3.9(2)

Crown Heights

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 averageLess than 0.01Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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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Yoel Jacobowitz

Shareholder·3 buildings·61 units

3.9

30 reviews