270 15 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215
20 Units
•Built in 1920
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
431 complaints
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Open Violations
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NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 229 violations which is 11.45 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
40Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
125Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
64Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Mar 20, 2023(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 hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Jan 06, 2023Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceilings in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 06, 2023Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 06, 2023Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the foyer located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 14, 2022Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Dec 14, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Oct 27, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit bulkhead door at public hall, 4th storyInvalid certification
Oct 27, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Jun 05, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 10, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 10, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 18, 2022(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 hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Dec 16, 2021Section 27-2026 adm code repair the broken or defective connection at sink wasteline in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Dec 12, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 14, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit building entrance door , 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 10, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit wood door so that it closes in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 10, 2021Section 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 10, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 10, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jul 29, 2021Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
May 21, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcealin enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northInvalid certification
May 21, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northInvalid certification
May 21, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Apr 15, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Apr 06, 2021(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 hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Apr 01, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing knob at vestibule door (exterior side) , 1st storyInvalid certification
Mar 30, 2021Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components on all stories, stack at north building front. at fire escapeInvalid certification
Feb 22, 2021Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints / caulking surface of visible mold at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Feb 22, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 22, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Aug 25, 2020Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustical tile ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 10, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 04, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code provide wire glass at the building entrance doorNov sent out
Jun 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective bell, return buzzer and the inter-com system in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 14, 2020Section 27-2040 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following -300 watts incandescent illumination or its equivalent(missing bulb). at front entrance to building , 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 14, 2020Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stories at stack of building front fire escapeNov sent out
Apr 14, 2020Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at all stoires at stack of east exterior wall fire escapeNov sent out
Apr 14, 2020Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories at stack of rear yard fire escapeNov sent out
Dec 26, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Dec 26, 2019Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Feb 06, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
4.25 stars
Overall, a lovely place
Former Tenant
Pros:
This is a charming building (c) openigloo next ...
Cons:
The landlord is not the (c) openigloo most resp...
1.25 stars
Despicable landlord and filthy dangerous building
Former Tenant
Pros:
location that's it
Cons:
Everything else is horrible. Landlord (c) openi...
Advice to owner:
Fix all the problems. Fire hazards, bug and rod...
2.625 stars
Great area, evil landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Roof access, separate kitchen and (c) openigloo...
Cons:
The building is crumbling from (c) openigloo th...
Advice to owner:
Stop stealing from tenants, sell your building ...
1.75 stars
Worst place I’ve ever lived
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Next to garden
Cons:
- very long history of (c) openigloo bed bugs (...
2.625 stars
Great location, old building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Has an European vibe and (c) openigloo atmosphe...
Cons:
Old amenities, history of bed (c) openigloo bug...
Advice to owner:
Do your job as a landlord and super, respect yo...