Would renters recommend 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

72% of tenants who reviewed 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

72% of tenants who reviewed 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have any open violations?

This building has 3 open violations.

Is 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 pet friendly?

Tenants report that 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is pet friendly.

Has 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

Who owns or manages 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is owned or managed by Bethel Management INC.

When was 167 Sands Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1902, this building has 120 units and 6 floors.

NYC buildings Brooklyn DUMBO Vinegar Hill167 Sands Street

167 Sands Street

Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201

120 units·6 floors·Built in 1902

3.2

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 167 Sands Street

167 Sands Street is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.2/5 across 7 reviews, with 72% recommending it and 72% approving of the owner. It records 1 eviction, 3 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 11, 2026. Located at 167 Sands Street in Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, this building has 6 floors and 120 units. Built in 1902 and managed by Bethel Management INC, it is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. The F, A, and C subway lines are nearby, providing service to various parts of Brooklyn and Manhattan. Vinegar Hill is a residential area of Brooklyn. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Prospective renters can find building ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the building page.

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 167 Sands Street emphasize its appealing location near Dumbo and the Navy Yard, as well as its vibrant community. Many residents appreciate the doormen and overall safety of the building. However, there are significant concerns regarding pest infestations, particularly rats and mice, along with inadequate heating and cleanliness issues. The building is described as old, which may contribute to ongoing maintenance challenges. While some renters commend the owner’s responsiveness and overall value, consistent pest problems and a lack of thorough upkeep are notable drawbacks, suggesting a need for management to prioritize these issues for a better living experience.

Reviews of 167 Sands Street

Former tenant·just now

Quirky Chinese coop

Pros

Building with interesting history and Chinese community, close proximity to dumbo and navy yard.

Cons

Rat infested, building not properly maintained and the heat is very low so super cold in the winter.

Former tenant·10 months ago

Rat infested building

Pros

Location was the only pro about this building.

Cons

- really bad rat infestation… mice running all over - the heat is barely working in the winter - windows with gaps makes it even colder in the winter

Advice to the owners

Deal with the pest problem!!

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 18 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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

Renter Q&A

Are there reports of pests (roaches, mice, rats, insects, etc.)?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 167 Sands Street

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Review 167 Sands Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

NYC buildings Brooklyn DUMBO Vinegar Hill167 Sands Street

167 Sands Street

Vinegar Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201

120 units·6 floors·Built in 1902

3.2

7 reviews

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

About 167 Sands Street

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews of 167 Sands Street

Former tenant·just now

Quirky Chinese coop

Pros

Building with interesting history and Chinese community, close proximity to dumbo and navy yard.

Cons

Rat infested, building not properly maintained and the heat is very low so super cold in the winter.

Former tenant·10 months ago

Rat infested building

Pros

Location was the only pro about this building.

Cons

- really bad rat infestation… mice running all over - the heat is barely working in the winter - windows with gaps makes it even colder in the winter

Advice to the owners

Deal with the pest problem!!

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 18 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.02Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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

Renter Q&A

Are there reports of pests (roaches, mice, rats, insects, etc.)?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

FAQs

Review 167 Sands Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 167 Sands Street

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Building owners and associates

C
Chung Hwa Tenants Corp
3.2(7)
·
1 building
B
Bethel Management Inc
3.6(21)
·
41 buildings
C
Changbo Yang
3.2(7)
·
1 building
Q
Qi Li
3.2(7)
·
1 building

Chung Hwa Tenants Corp

3.2(7)

1 building

Bethel Management Inc

3.6(21)

41 buildings

Changbo Yang

3.2(7)

1 building

Qi Li

3.2(7)

1 building

167 Sands Street

Highlights

About 167 Sands Street

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews of 167 Sands Street

Quirky Chinese coop

Pros

Cons

Rat infested building

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 167 Sands Street

Review 167 Sands Street

167 Sands Street

What this building's record says

What this building's record says

167 Sands Street

Highlights

About 167 Sands Street

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews of 167 Sands Street

Quirky Chinese coop

Pros

Cons

Rat infested building

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 167 Sands Street

Review 167 Sands Street

167 Sands Street

What this building's record says

What this building's record says

Building owners and associates

Chung Hwa Tenants Corp

Bethel Management Inc

Changbo Yang

Qi Li

Chung Hwa Tenants Corp

Bethel Management Inc

Changbo Yang

Qi Li