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517 3 Avenue
Gowanus

517 3 Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

6 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
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 517 3 Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 517 3 Avenue in Brooklyn, NY highlight decent heat and water quality, favorable neighbor interactions, and responsive management. However, noise from the store below can be disruptive, and some units may have issues like poor shower pressure and slanted floors. Concerns were raised about unaddressed maintenance problems and disrespectful behavior from the owner. Despite mixed feedback, the majority approve of the owner and recommend the building for its convenient location and transportation access, making it a potential option for prospective renters seeking a reliable experience.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Nothing too special
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good heat and water
    Cons:
    Loud store front below
    Over 4 years ago
    Loved , would live here again
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Landlord was friendly and hands off. Never felt overbearing. Fixes didn’t take terribly long. Roof good

    Cons:
    Shower pressure isn’t good, floor a little slanted
    Advice to owner:
    Good guy I’d rent from him again

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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 517 3 Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.33 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 13, 2018: § 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. at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    3
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 21, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 21, 2025: § 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 hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 19, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    R
    517 Realty LLC
    3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Meir Kohn
    2.3(5)
    Agent•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    C
    Capda Capada
    3(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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