252 12 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11215
25 Units
•Built in 1923
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 252 12 Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 252 12 STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11215 suggest a mixed experience. While the building excels in garbage management, heating, and responsiveness to pest control, issues like water leaks, poor cleanliness, and noisy neighbors are recurring complaints. Tenants value the friendly super but express frustration with inaccessible management. Suggestions include modernizing the building and enforcing noise-reducing measures. Despite some positive aspects, concerns about maintenance, security, and communication with the owner persist, making it advisable for prospective renters to thoroughly assess the building's suitability based on their preferences and tolerance for drawbacks.
Reviews (4)
2.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Bathroom ceiling leaks
Former Tenant
Pros:
Garbage is taken care of
Cons:
Leaks in the bathroom when upstairs is using their bathroom. Cant use the shower too long or your downstairs neighbor will have leaks on their ceiling
3.38 stars
Over 1 year ago
Overall good place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great sunlight, nice space
Cons:
Owned by a large business, it’s near impossible to talk to someone.
Advice to owner:
Please respond to your tenants
Building Ratings
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Garbage Management
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Neighbors
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 252 12 Street is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
3.44 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
5
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Sep 27, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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Hazardous
64
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 15, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building front at fire escape
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Immediately hazardous
17
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 15, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of wood wedge placed at vestibule door
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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
B
Brian Garland
3.2(4)
Agent•
1 Property•25 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
T
12TH And 14TH Street Investor LLC
3(13)
Corporate Owner•
3 Properties•70 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
M
Margaret Brunn
3.2(4)
Head Officer•
1 Property•25 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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