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1254 Union Street
Crown Heights

1254 Union Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

51 Units

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Built in 1923

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4 Floors

3.3(9)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 1254 Union Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 1254 UNION STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11225, highlight a range of experiences. Positive aspects include convenient public transportation access, spacious units, and friendly neighbors. However, the building faces challenges with unresponsive management, pest issues, and delayed repairs. Concerns about heating, water leaks, and long repair durations have been raised. While some appreciate the affordable prices, others stress the need for better maintenance practices. Overall, the building's location and community spirit are valued, but improvements in management responsiveness and infrastructure maintenance are crucial for a more satisfactory living experience.

    Reviews (9)

    Over 2 years ago
    1254 Union Street
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Loved living here for four years. Near all of the trains, had a clean, quiet apartment.
    Cons:
    Sometimes difficult to pick up packages
    Over 2 years ago
    Repairs shouldn't take months
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Neighbors are kind, unit is pretty large for the city
    Cons:
    Where to begin? Roaches throughout, even when exterminators come, rats outside, and absolutely nothing gets fixed properly. I feel bad for the super because he's very kind, but clearly in over his head. The building is crumbling both outside and in.

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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 1254 Union Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.64 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:
    Sep 16, 2022: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    16
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 23, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(b) hmc, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    16
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 23, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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
    J
    Joseph Horowitz
    3.3(9)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•51 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    N
    Nathan Shwarz
    3.3(9)
    Agent•
    1 Property•51 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    Z
    Zy Associates LLC
    3.3(9)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•51 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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