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639 Union Street
Gowanus

639 Union Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

8 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

2.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 639 Union Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 639 Union Street in Brooklyn, NY indicate great management with accommodating staff but suffer from loud and disruptive neighbors hosting frequent parties. The building has recurring issues like slanted structure, frozen water pipes in winter, unresponsive management, and temporary fixes causing inconvenience. Despite a vibrant neighborhood, building maintenance and responsiveness require improvement. Renters suggest long-term renovations and addressing essential amenities promptly. While some approve the owner, they generally do not recommend staying due to ongoing challenges and inadequate upkeep.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Loud neighbors
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The management there is great, the at every responsible and accomodating
    Cons:
    The neighbors are loud, they always leave the front door open, we had an incident of someone almost coming in to attack somebody in the building. They do parties almost everyday till night with loud music.
    Advice to owner:
    I am not sure he can even solve this
    Over 4 years ago
    Not worth the price
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Convenient subway station. Lots of bars around. A lot of shops in the area too
    Cons:
    Building is slanted. Water pipes freeze in the winter leaving you without water at any moment. Super isn’t the best and management isn’t very responsive unless it’s time to collect the rent
    Advice to owner:
    Good luck!

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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 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 639 Union Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    8 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    22
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 11, 2025: (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.
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    Hazardous
    37
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 20, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 1st concrete tread from bottom at stoop
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    Immediately hazardous
    5
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 09, 2023: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective cellar entrance door at front yard
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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
    M
    Myriam Nachimovsky
    2.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    U
    639 Union Street LLC
    2.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    L
    Louis Virella
    2.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    E
    Eric Nachimovsky
    3.6(6)
    Officer•
    5 Properties•42 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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