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485 Pacific Street
Boerum Hill

485 Pacific Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11217

20 Units

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Built in 1913

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4 Floors

3.3(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 485 Pacific Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 485 Pacific Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217, convey mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate the convenient Boerum Hill location, renovated units, and some positive elements like high ceilings and central air. However, recurring issues include poor sound insulation, persistent pest problems (roaches and rats), unresponsive landlord, theft incidents, and maintenance delays. Suggestions emphasize better pest control, improved communication, and prompt repairs. While some recommend the building for its amenities and neighborhood charm, concerns about management's attitude and building upkeep impact overall satisfaction levels.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 1 year ago
    Home Sweet Home - Unless There's an Issue
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Perfect Street - idyllic Boerum Hill nestled between the business of the Barclays Center and the quaintness of Cobble Hill. Right next to a coffee shop!

    High ceilings
    Central air in the renovated units
    W/D in the renovated units
    Cons:
    The walls are made of paper - you can hear everything anyone is doing. I had a noisy neighbor that disturbed my sleep for half the time of my lease. You can't hang up anything.
    Management - I was accused of not paying rent, people were uncommunicative via email, etc. It was really hard for me to live somewhere where the landlord and management company were hostile to simple requests.
    Advice to owner:
    Please be understanding and communicative with your tenants.
    Over 1 year ago
    Pretty Roach Hotel
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Beautifully updated unit. Amazing location with a short walk to several main subway stops and easy access to stores, grocery, restaurants and bars. Beautiful tree lined Boerum Hill.
    Cons:
    The landlord is avoidant, combative, patronizing and tends to gaslight and manipulate. Updated units are part of his gentrifying plan. Most tenants in the building have lived there for decades in rent controlled apts and some told us the landlord ignores their repair requests entirely in hopes they’ll leave so he can flip their unit. He’s arrogant and will become defensive before he’s helpful. Horrible pest issues with roaches EVERYWHERE no matter how clean you are or how many traps you put out. The building needs to be fumigated. You can hear rats running around and scratching inside the walls at all hours. Packages stolen from lobby (landlord said it was my fault for having valuables shipped there). Very thin walls - you can hear everything and if they don’t close their doors gently your entire apt will shake. Rental payment must be mailed checks.
    Advice to owner:
    Take pride in your job and be a better person. Take better care of your tenants and please, PLEASE get better pest control.

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 485 Pacific Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.4 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 03, 2024: § 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 acoustical ceiling tiles in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    11
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 06, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance upper sash at fire escape window in the 4th room from north at west located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    15
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    May 06, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Marc Cohen
    3.3(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    485 Pacific Associates LLC
    3.3(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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