After my divorce I was stuck looking for a place to stay, and on the advice of a coworker checked out Jakobson properties. I needed something inexpensive and not flashy but somewhere I could hang my... More

After my divorce I was stuck looking for a place to stay, and on the advice of a coworker checked out Jakobson properties. I needed something inexpensive and not flashy but somewhere I could hang my hat and bring back a date and not have her horrified. Only real problems were with the occasional cockroach (they really creep me out) and the place could get wicked hot in the summer. The management group was helpful the few times I ever needed them; I will say that the super was pretty slow to respond and wasnt always the most proactive. But I liked my neighbors which is a plus (shoutout to Missy!!), and the location was killer too, which outweighed any of my problems with renovations and burned out bulbs. I even recommended Jakobson to a bartender I know and he just moved in...not sure what he thinks but he did move in.
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I don't think they're so bad. I've been renting from them for almost a year - and really no big problems. Took a while to get fridge looked at, but nothing major. I'd rent from them again.

I don't think they're so bad. I've been renting from them for almost a year - and really no big problems. Took a while to get fridge looked at, but nothing major. I'd rent from them again.
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I lived in a Jakobson building in the East Village for 7 months. I had to get an attorney to get out of the lease. Their older buildings are in terrible shape, and constantly dirty. I had brown... More

I lived in a Jakobson building in the East Village for 7 months. I had to get an attorney to get out of the lease. Their older buildings are in terrible shape, and constantly dirty. I had brown water coming out of my faucet for several days at one point. The radiators never worked. No one would come to fix them. The big black rats danced around in front of the building at night, and smaller versions of them traipsed through the hallways at night. College students leaving their trash bags in the hallways at night did not help the situation. Trying to deal with the management on this yielded nothing. They only responded after my attorney sent a letter. I still wake up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat from that nightmare experience.
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I've lived in an apartment owned by Jakobson properties for several years now and there are constant problems with no heat and/or hot water, and leaks from the apartment above. The management is... More

I've lived in an apartment owned by Jakobson properties for several years now and there are constant problems with no heat and/or hot water, and leaks from the apartment above. The management is either robotic or snotty--always useless. Don't waste your money!!!
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I moved to NYC a little over 3 years ago and had been exhaustively searching for apts. My friend recommended that I look into Jakobson Properties. When I visited their office, the Jakobsons and... More

I moved to NYC a little over 3 years ago and had been exhaustively searching for apts. My friend recommended that I look into Jakobson Properties. When I visited their office, the Jakobsons and staff were welcoming and helpful. The whole process was completely foreign to me and they made it clear and easy. The building is well maintained and repairs are done in a timely manner. I’ve been incredibly pleased with my apartment, which has been a huge part of my NY experience such a good one.
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I had a really great experience with Jakobson Properties. I live in one of their bldgs on the upper west side. There is no better building to live in NYC for the price. The apartments are small,... More

I had a really great experience with Jakobson Properties. I live in one of their bldgs on the upper west side. There is no better building to live in NYC for the price. The apartments are small, but it’s NYC after all...normal neighbors. I am just steps from Central Park on one side, and tons of cute shops and restaurants (Columbus and Amsterdam) on the other. I feel really safe with a doorman and it’s on a quiet street. Also, I’ve never had a problem with a late charge. To my understanding there is a small grace period.
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they are the worst property managers ever...not only do they nickel and dime you for every penny, they add mysterious "fees" without giving you any kind of documentation prior to them dishing out... More

they are the worst property managers ever...not only do they nickel and dime you for every penny, they add mysterious "fees" without giving you any kind of documentation prior to them dishing out the fees! Aso, just like the shady people that work for them, they sometimes use brokers to outsource their leasing process and they use brokers that are just as shady as they are! They left people in LIC with no gas or hot water for MONTHS! (and then got bent out of shape when you complained about it - the audacity!) They allow construction to go on without notifying anyone in the building about it. Don't believe the hype - they are the biggest slumlords ever! They do not even have a good reputation with other brokers - that's a horrible sign! everyone who you mention Jakobson properties to who is a broker all ready knows all about them - and it's never anything good. I also think they are RACIST, but that's for a whole other post....
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I have had a fantastic experience renting from Jakobson Properties, I met with one of the Jakobsons themselves. He really took me under his wing and introduced me to Manhattan and Queens. (I was... More

I have had a fantastic experience renting from Jakobson Properties, I met with one of the Jakobsons themselves. He really took me under his wing and introduced me to Manhattan and Queens. (I was coming from out of town.) The people at Jakobson took time with me like no other broker or owner had to that point. I enjoyed my apartment thoroughly, and when it can time to leave, there were no hassles. Whenever I had an issue in the apartment, it was dealt with quickly and professionally I once had an issue with a late payment because my bank bounced my check. I simply called Jakobson accounting office. they were understanding and they waived the late fee! They are real human beings!! I recommend Jakobson Properties highly.
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