193 Schermerhorn Street,Brooklyn, NY 11201
6 Units
•Built in 1920
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
101 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 88 violations which is 14.66 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
26Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
53Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
9Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 10, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 23, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Oct 12, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 25, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Oct 06, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 06, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective [ inoperative ] intercom system from building front entrance to panel at north wall in the foyer located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 27, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 27, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Sep 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color under sink at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Sep 11, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material all walls at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 11, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 19, 2021Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder existing shoe on drop ladder bent at fire escape at eastNov sent out
Apr 09, 2021(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Dec 27, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Nov 01, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Aug 25, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 25, 2015Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 25, 2015Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 25, 2015Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 25, 2015Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Apr 25, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 25, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 25, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 23, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code refit front entrance door to building at front areawayNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
4 stars
A distant father for a landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Like a distant father, he (c) openigloo won’t b...
Cons:
As a distant father would, (c) openigloo he doe...
Advice to owner:
Perhaps open up to responses
2.875 stars
Great rent for humans and cockroaches
Former Tenant
Pros:
The location is perfect if (c) openigloo you ne...
Cons:
Cockroaches cockroaches cockroaches galore no (...
Advice to owner:
Fix your damn building up before renting it again.
1.625 stars
If you want the living under an NYC slumlord experience look no further
Former Tenant
Pros:
Somewhat affordable for the neighborhood
Cons:
Everything else. Every maintenance problem (c) ...
Advice to owner:
Nothing to say really. You know exactly the kin...
3.375 stars
Landlord not great
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large apartment, great area, kind (c) openigloo...
Cons:
Buzzer only works for one (c) openigloo side of...
Advice to owner:
Be more responsive and take better care of your...
3 stars
Inhumane Building Conditions
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are nice and friendly.
Walking (c) op...
Cons:
No management or super around (c) openigloo to ...
Advice to owner:
Do what you’re supposed to do!!!!