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270 Empire Boulevard
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

270 Empire Boulevard,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

77 Units

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Built in 1928

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6 Floors

2.5(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 270 Empire Boulevard
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight several concerns at 270 EMPIRE BOULEVARD, Brooklyn. The building shows issues with cleanliness, garbage management, and unresponsive supers, impacting tenants' overall satisfaction negatively. Problems with package theft, elevator maintenance, and pest control persist, despite some positives like spacious units and heating. Suggestions include enhanced security measures, better maintenance by the super, and increased communication between management and residents. Renters advise the building to prioritize essential improvements for a more comfortable living experience.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 3 years ago
    We need a Super
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Some neighbors are nice
    Cons:
    People need to know where to put their garbage. Need to work
    Advice to owner:
    Must listen to the tenantas when they call with a complain. Needs to come and ck to see how ppl are maintaing the apt. Too much is going on horders etc.
    Over 3 years ago
    Rent stabilized for some trade-offs
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s inexpensive and some of the apartments are pretty newly renovated. A lot of the tenants have been there for a long time and the sense of community is strong.
    Cons:
    The elevator works maybe 55% of the time, and is always filthy because the super uses it to transport trash to the basement. There is often a massive pile of trash at the base of the main staircase collecting pests. Packages are almost always stolen, seriously I’ve lost so many packages I just have them sent to a friends house. Hallways are very dirty, walls gross and floors unswept. The lobby is pretty depressing. A houseless woman lives in the vestibule on cold days which is honestly fine but no one cleans up the space.
    Advice to owner:
    Get a super that does his job and cares about the building/older tenants. Do more to prevent package theft. Take a little pride in your property, it’s very historical but honestly it’s a total dump.

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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 a day ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 270 Empire Boulevard is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.55 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    5
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 29, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover at west wall at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    12
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 17, 2024: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    26
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 18, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hopper door hinges west section at compactor closet, 3rd story
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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
    Robert Malek
    2.9(21)
    Agent•
    11 Properties•558 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 22
    V
    Victor Chavez
    2.5(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    R
    Rachel Wolf
    2.8(21)
    Head Officer•
    8 Properties•613 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 22
    E
    270 Empire Realty LLC
    2.5(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•77 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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