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97 Brooklyn Avenue
Crown Heights

97 Brooklyn Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11216

71 Units

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Built in 1931

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6 Floors

3.2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 97 Brooklyn Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews at 97 Brooklyn Avenue highlight mixed experiences. Some renters appreciate the unique, spacious apartments and great sunlight. However, issues with pests like roaches and mice, inefficient owner responsiveness for repairs, and subpar cleanliness in common areas are recurring concerns. While the location is praised, the presence of pests and occasional roach sightings are drawbacks. Renters suggest proactive pest control measures and improved maintenance to enhance the overall living experience. Mixed sentiments on recommending the building depend on individual priorities like space and sunlight versus pest control and maintenance efficiency.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    Smoke, roaches, neglect
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Comparatively inexpensive and large unique apartment
    Cons:
    Smoke smells from neighboring apartments. Frequently broken in-building laundry in roach-infested basement. SMRC management company does the cheapest, quickest repairs only after reporting issues to the city. The common areas aren’t cared for.
    Over 3 years ago
    Get what you pay for
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Large apartment
    Elevator
    Some updates
    Cons:
    Roaches
    Package thieves
    Dated electrical wiring
    Deferred maintenance
    Mold
    Pests in laundry room
    Advice to owner:
    Bug bomb building

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 97 Brooklyn Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.01 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    16
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 26, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, south wall, east wall, south wall in the 4th room from north at east located at apt 6l, 6th story, 5th apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    52
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 29, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 26, 2025: § 27-2043.1 hmc install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 6l, 6th story, 5th apartment from east at south
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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
    R
    Robin Gallant
    3.1(80)
    Head Officer•
    23 Properties•1218 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 44
    S
    Sg 97 LLC
    3.2(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•71 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    B
    Bengno Perez
    3.2(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•71 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    G
    Glen Viechweg
    3.2(4)
    Agent•
    1 Property•71 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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