Would renters recommend 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

34% of tenants who reviewed 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

34% of tenants who reviewed 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have any open violations?

This building has no open violations.

Which neighborhood does 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 fall under?

In the neighborhood Cobble Hill, New York.

In the past year, did any apartments in 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations.

Has 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 had any litigation cases?

This building has no housing court litigation cases.

What are the biggest complaints about 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

Tenants rated heat, owner responsiveness and water pressure below average at this building.

Who owns or manages 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is owned or managed by Smith Street Development Co. LLC.

When was 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1931, this building has 6 units and 4 floors.

Is 162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 good cause eviction protected?

162 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is not covered by good cause eviction protections.

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162 Smith Street

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201

6 units·4 floors·Built in 1931

3.0

3 reviews

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Bedbug history

About 162 Smith Street

162 Smith Street is a modestly reviewed but soundly run building. Tenants rate it 3.0/5 across 3 reviews, with 34% recommending it and 34% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 0 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated September 12, 2026. Located at 162 Smith Street in Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, this building has 4 floors and 6 units. Built in 1931 and managed by Smith Street Development Co. LLC, the building is not rent stabilized. The Cobble Hill neighborhood is a residential area of Brooklyn. The F, G, A, C, and 4 subway lines provide nearby transit access, facilitating connections throughout the borough and beyond. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Renters can review this building's ratings, reviews, and public records here.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Tenant reviews for 162 Smith Street emphasize the building's excellent cleanliness and effective pest control, with residents appreciating the friendly neighbors and responsive management. However, issues have been noted regarding the aging structure, with some citing concerns over noise insulation and maintenance delays. While the garbage management is praised in some reviews, others reflect dissatisfaction, indicating inconsistency. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about heating and noise levels. Overall, the building presents as a decent option, particularly for those valuing cleanliness and community, but potential renters should be aware of the building's older infrastructure and variable management responses.

Reviews of 162 Smith Street

Former tenant·just now

Clean and comfortable in a great location

Pros

No pest issues since it's above a butcher shop, no issues with package theft, small number of tenants

Cons

The building is older so you will occasionally experience maintenance issues. However, management is quick to respond

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Wasn’t the best, wasn’t the worst

Pros

Neighbors are nice.

Cons

Doors aren’t the best - pretty flimsy and can hear everything in the building.

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 hours ago

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

Building average0Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

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162 Smith Street

Cobble Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11201

6 units·4 floors·Built in 1931

3.0

3 reviews

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Clean and comfortable in a great location

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Wasn’t the best, wasn’t the worst

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Clean and comfortable in a great location

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Wasn’t the best, wasn’t the worst

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Building owners and associates

Christopher Affronti

Steven Affronti

Michele Vestuto

Smith Street Development Co. Llc

Christopher Affronti

Steven Affronti

Michele Vestuto

Smith Street Development Co. Llc