255 Pacific Street,Brooklyn, NY 11201

14 Units

Built in 1930

4 Floors

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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 102 violations which is 7.28 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
28Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
54Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
19Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 11, 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 24, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the 4th room from north located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Mar 24, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 3g, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 12, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing handle at the steam control valve of the radiator at north in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 02, 2023§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration floor pierced, spiral stairs leading to cellar installed in the kitchen located at apt aa, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 27-2022 adm code post a sign indicating hours of collection and method of collection of waste material where dumbwaiter service is not provided. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 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 agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 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 suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the heat riser at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 24, 2023§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 26, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 27, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
May 19, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceilingNov sent out
Jan 12, 2023Section 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
Jan 12, 2023Section 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.Nov sent out
Mar 16, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to east wall return buzzer at foyer located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jul 19, 2021Section 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 suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jul 19, 2021Section 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.Nov sent out
Jul 19, 2021Section 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 storyNov sent out
Jun 04, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a lower level, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 27, 2020Section 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
Jan 27, 2020Section 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 storyNov sent out
Oct 10, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, walls and trims throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at northNov sent out
Oct 10, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the steam riser in the 1st room from north located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at northNov sent out
Oct 10, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tile flooring in the kitchen located at apt 4l, 4th story, apartment at northNov sent out
Nov 29, 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 29, 2018Section 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 storyNov sent out

Property Owners and Associates

Alex Nozario
Site Manager
2.4(2)

1 Property

14 Units

Joseph Sorrentino
Officer
2.2(3)

2 Properties

20 Units

Pacific Smith Realty LLC
Owner, Corporate Owner
2.4(2)

1 Property

14 Units

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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

Location is the best part
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, other tenants nice
Cons:
The landlord is very unresponsive (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
I think they are aware of what they are doing /...
Caution: this building will ruin your life
Former Tenant
Pros:
The neighborhood. That’s it.
Cons:
There’s a lot to share, (c) openigloo unfortuna...
Advice to owner:
Sell the building to someone who cares about ot...