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268 Albany Avenue
Crown Heights

268 Albany Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11213

8 Units

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Built in 1920

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4 Floors

3.4(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 268 Albany Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 268 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213, highlight a mix of positives and negatives. Pros include central air, roof access, and friendly neighbors like John selling jerk chicken. However, cons such as unresponsive management, issues with heating and maintenance, and occasional neighborhood inconveniences have been noted. Some tenants mention approval of the owner, while others express dissatisfaction with the management's lack of transparency and follow-through. Recommendations include improving maintenance, addressing communication gaps, and enhancing amenities promised to tenants. Overall, while the building has its charms, there are areas that could be significantly improved for a better living experience.

    Reviews (6)

    Over 3 years ago
    Large but Mediocre
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Renovated old building with central air (amazing!!). Exposed brick so you can be an iconic Brooklyn bitch. Quiet building and there’s roof access. Nice man cooks jerk chicken on the sidewalk by the building
    Cons:
    The woman begging for money every time I leave the building… or maybe the landlord not coming to fix water bubbles in my ceiling or fire alarms that broke and we’re going off for 5 days straight in 15ft ceilings. Can’t decide
    Advice to owner:
    Pay attention to the phone calls and get a more attentive super!!
    Over 3 years ago
    Good place but not amazing either
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice size
    John the neighbor sells jerk chicken right outside
    Usable laundry room
    Central air is great
    Nice city view
    Lots of light especially on top floor
    Trains close by
    Cons:
    A lot of roof leaking during the crazy rain storms
    There is not a ton to do in the area
    The grocery stores are expensive
    Awkward kitchen space
    The windows facing Manhattan get very windy and cold. I had literal ice in my windows all winter
    Management could be more responsive
    Raising rent
    Advice to owner:
    Put more maintenance into the actual building. The roof and the windows and things like that

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 268 Albany Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    8.25 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    8
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 02, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    57
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 30, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 07, 2022: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 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
    A
    Albany Estates LLC
    3.4(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Moses Berkowitz
    3.4(6)
    Officer•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Abe Friedman
    3.9(7)
    Site Manager•
    2 Properties•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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