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J

Jacob Berger

Head Officer·1 building·130 units
3.3

6 reviews

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5
Evictions
28
Litigation cases

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Renters approve of this owner or associate

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent renter feedback for JACOB BERGER's buildings reveals a mixed management experience. Tenants appreciate the convenient locations, strong security presence, and cooperative neighbors. However, there are persistent issues with slow and inefficient repairs, pest infestations, and cleanliness concerns in common areas. Garbage management and maintenance responsiveness are notably poor, contributing to tenant dissatisfaction. While some renters approve of the security staff and amenities, many urge improved communication, faster and more professional repairs, enhanced pest control, and better upkeep of the building infrastructure. Overall, expectations should be tempered as management responsiveness and building maintenance require significant improvement.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Bittersweet living as of 2025

Pros

Location is convenient to transportation. My heat is ok in Winter. Neighbors are cooperative. Common areas are clean.

Cons

Repairs are not timely or efficient. Things stay broken way too long. Some neighbors don't have heat. We have mice ! There's no fan in the bathroom so shower grout is moldy. Some neighbors have faulty electrical wires. We have had fires. Landlord doesn't respond to emails or phone calls. Security guard service is lacking. Guards are not trained. They allow people into the building who do not live here.

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive. Make repairs. Hire trained professional repair services.

Former tenant·4 months ago

Long Time Tenant

Pros

- Large apartments - Security staffer downstairs - balcony building

Cons

- carpets have not been replaced since 1988 - Rats, mice and roaches are common - a small amount of Building residents are nightmare tenants, messy, loud and keep the garden area filthy

Advice to the owners

Beautification project and cleanliness upgrade

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1425 Amsterdam Avenue

3.3(6)

West Harlem

Building ratings

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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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 better than the city average.

Owner average0.71Violations per unit
NYC average0.81Violations per unit
13Class C
Immediately hazardous

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

63Class B
Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

17Class 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

J

Jacob Berger

Head Officer·1 building·130 units
3.3

6 reviews

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