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288 Crown Street
Crown Heights

288 Crown Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

75 Units

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Built in 1931

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6 Floors

3.3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 288 Crown Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 288 Crown Street in Brooklyn highlight spacious, rent-stabilized units with strong water pressure as notable positives. Tenants appreciate the responsiveness of the super and decent heating. However, several concerns persist regarding cleanliness, pest control issues including rats, and occasional noise problems. While some find the neighborhood and building nice, others report hoarding neighbors and hallway disturbances. The building lacks amenities like laundry, and some critiques focus on the condition of paint and overall maintenance. Management responsiveness receives mixed feedback, suggesting room for improvement to enhance tenant satisfaction. Overall, the building offers value with scope for better upkeep.

    Reviews (3)

    11 months ago
    288 Crown street, crown heights
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent stabilized units at an incredible price. Management is responsive for minor fixes.
    The super Jared is simply amazing!
    Cons:
    Horrible paint job!
    Rat infested, hoarders as neighbors and kids smoking weed in the hallway.
    Over 2 years ago
    Basic rental no frills
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Very spacious and lots of closet space.
    Cons:
    Not the cleanest paid extra for pest control, no amenities no laundry.

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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 288 Crown Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.41 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 03, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of suspended acoustic tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 3rd apartment from south at west
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    Hazardous
    15
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 26, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''north''
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    Immediately hazardous
    14
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 26, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light fixture at north in the bathroom located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''north''
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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
    Alex Wagman
    2.9(5)
    Officer•
    5 Properties•375 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 15
    C
    Crown Realty Associates L.p.
    3.3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•75 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    J
    Jared Raso
    3.3(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•75 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4

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