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:
678 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
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 251 violations which is 12.55 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
37Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
121Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
92Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 03, 2024(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.Nov sent out
Mar 10, 2024§ 27-2037, 2038 hmc: provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical outlet on east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 10, 2024§ 27-2037, 2038 hmc: provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electric outlet on west wall in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Mar 04, 2024§ 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 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Mar 04, 2024§ 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 accoustic drop ceiling present in the 1st room from east at center located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 26, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 06, 2024§27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Jan 26, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at west wall, in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 26, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling , in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 26, 2024§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the cauking and grouts joints of visible mold at east wall around bathtub.. in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jan 21, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at bathtub (approximately 2 sq feet at north wall) in the bathroom located at apt 16, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Dec 13, 2023§ 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 ceiling tiles in the 1st room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Dec 13, 2023§ 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 ceiling tiles in the 2nd room from east located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNot complied with
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 hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.First no access to re- inspect violation
Jan 06, 2023§ 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 westNot complied with
Jan 06, 2023§ 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 westNot complied with
Jan 06, 2023§ 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 westNot complied with
Oct 27, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code refit bulkhead door at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Jun 05, 2022§ 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 westNot complied with
Apr 10, 2022§ 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 westNot complied with
Dec 16, 2021§ 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 westNot complied with
Dec 12, 2021§ 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 eastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 10, 2021§ 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 westNot complied with
Aug 10, 2021§ 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 westNot complied with
May 21, 2021§ 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 northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 21, 2021§ 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 northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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 hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.First no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 22, 2021§ 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 northNot complied with
Aug 25, 2020§ 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 southNot complied with
Jun 04, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code provide wire glass at the building entrance doorNot complied with
Jun 01, 2020§ 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 southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 14, 2020§ 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 escapeNot complied with
Apr 14, 2020§ 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 escapeNot complied with
Apr 14, 2020§ 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 storyNot complied with
Apr 14, 2020§ 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 escapeNot complied with
Dec 26, 2019§ 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 storyNot complied with
Feb 06, 2018§ 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...