974 St Marks Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11213
22 Units
•Built in 1903
•4 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 974 St Marks Avenue
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews for 974 St Marks Avenue in Brooklyn, NY highlight friendly and nice neighbors, with varying opinions on cleanliness and responsiveness of the landlord. Positive aspects include stable rent prices, spacious units, and good garbage management. However, concerns about noise levels, slow landlord responses, and thin walls are noted. Overall, the building is recommended for its community feel and affordability, even though improvements in maintenance and noise insulation are suggested for a better living experience.
Reviews (3)
3.5 stars
Over 3 years ago
Lived here for a year
Former Tenant
Pros:
There are nice neighbors in the building.
Cons:
how slow the response time of the landlord is, but he'll get it done if you reach out enough.
Advice to owner:
N/A
3.12 stars
Over 4 years ago
Nice and friendly building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very friendly neighbors
Cons:
Common areas not cleaned often
Advice to owner:
N/A
Building Ratings
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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 974 St Marks Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
2.9 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
8
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 17, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing safety cover at electric outlet at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
49
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 26, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
7
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 03, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd 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
S
Shmiel Berkowitz
3(8)
Head Officer•
3 Properties•35 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
S
Sam Berkowitz
3.6(3)
Agent•
1 Property•22 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
St Marks Palace LLC
3.6(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•22 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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