896 Union Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

8 Units

Built in 1887

3 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations

-- of renters recommend this building

-- of renters approve of this owner

Reviews (2)

Over 2 years ago
Nice place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
This place is pretty well maintained, with good quality remodeling.
Cons:
The only real con is street noise outside.
Over 2 years ago
Well managed building, easy landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
Building taken care of with longtime residents. Regularly cleaned common stairwell.
Cons:
Low water pressure, cheap finishes, busy streets.

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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 15 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 896 Union Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.25 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:
Jun 11, 2025: (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.
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 15, 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 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
K
Kotsonis Organization Llc.
3.9(20)
Corporate Owner
29 Properties239 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
G
George Kotsonis
4.3(4)
Head Officer
7 Properties39 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
N
Nicholas Kotsonis
4(9)
Agent
14 Properties94 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
U
896 Union Street Realty LLC
4.6(2)
Corporate Owner
1 Property8 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0

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