614 40 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11232

35 Units

Built in 1928

4 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 614 40 Street
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Recent tenants have had mixed experiences at 614 40th Street, Brooklyn. One reviewer describes the management as a nightmare, neglecting building issues and tenant safety. In contrast, another review praises the new owner for improvements in cleanliness and responsiveness. However, concerns persist about pests and noisy, disruptive neighbors, impacting the overall living conditions. The building's rent stabilization status seems to influence rent increases and tenant treatment negatively. Suggestions include proactive pest control measures and more responsive management to enhance the living environment. Potential renters should weigh the pros and cons carefully before considering this location.

Reviews (3)

8 months ago
WORST MANAGEMENT EVER – TOTAL NIGHTMARE
Former Tenant
Pros:
Unfortunately there were none.
Cons:
DO NOT RENT FROM THIS MANAGEMENT COMPANY – A TOTAL NIGHTMARE

If I could give zero stars, I would. When I first moved in, I was excited to work with this management company, but they quickly became my worst nightmare. The owner, Tommy, is a complete joke—he doesn’t care about tenant safety, building conditions, or enforcing any rules. The only thing he cares about is taking home a paycheck while ignoring the disasters happening in his buildings.

I thought a management company’s job was to ensure tenants have a safe and livable home, but Tommy has made it clear that’s not his priority. His properties are completely neglected—Sanitation fine stickers are slapped on the front door DAILY because of how disgusting and unkept the building exterior is. Inside, it’s even worse. Overcrowded apartments, with families of eight crammed into a one-bedroom, tenants smoking in the hallways, constant noise, package theft, and even physical and verbal harassment go unchecked. There’s currently a petition circulating to have a tenant removed because they’ve harassed multiple people and flooded the floor, but Tommy? He’s sitting at home, in his peaceful, quiet house, twiddling his thumbs, completely unbothered.

The noise in my unit was out of this world because instead of properly fixing a collapsing ceiling, they just slapped some plywood and a 1-inch piece of drywall over it, to get a extra $150 on a renovated rent stabilized unit —which only amplified the noise, not to mention it’s completely against the NYC DOB regulations for a damaged structure. To make matters worse, rather than addressing the fact that a family of eight people was jammed into a one-bedroom unit, running laps and banging beyond quiet hours with clear evidence proving it, Tommy chose to gaslight me and act like I was just “sensitive” to noise. Instead of acknowledging reality and enforcing basic living standards, he decided I was the problem for expecting a livable space. Tommy even had the audacity to claim that I gave him PTSD—a completely ignorant and laughable statement that proves his lack of education and professionalism.

Tommy’s complete lack of professionalism and regard for tenant wellbeing is astonishing. His buildings are an absolute disaster, and he is more interested in opening failed restaurants than taking care of the properties under his management. He will not address your concerns, ignore safety violations, and make excuses rather than take responsibility. The tenants are left to fend for themselves in conditions that are not only inhabitable, but completely inhumane.

This company is a disgrace. If you value your sanity, safety, and basic quality of life, stay far, far away. Tommy does not care about his tenants, his properties, or anything other than collecting rent while doing the bare minimum. Rent here at your own risk.
Advice to owner:
Try opening another restaurant instead of ruining tenants lives
Over 3 years ago
New, better owner
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location right by Sunset Park, Good light, High ceilings, Top of the hill, Good restaurants, Good (cheap) laundromat nearby, Great commute to the City
Cons:
Poor grocery-store situation, NO dry cleaners nearby, Old kitchen and bathroom, Roaches and mice a problem for some tenants
Advice to owner:
Do a systematic eradication of pests

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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 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 614 40 Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.11 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:
Sep 06, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east located at apt d9, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Hazardous
1
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 21, 2016: § 27-2018 admin. code: abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d6, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jan 29, 2016: § 27-2056.6 adm code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt a6, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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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614 40 LLC
2.6(3)
Corporate Owner
1 Property35 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Manas Property Group Corp
4(5)
Corporate Owner
24 Properties386 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 16
B
Billy Arroyo
2.6(3)
Site Manager
1 Property35 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
Stamatios Mamounas
4(9)
Officer
14 Properties237 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 9

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