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1078 Dekalb Avenue
Stuyvesant Heights

1078 Dekalb Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

2 Units

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Built in 1931

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3 Floors

1.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 1078 Dekalb Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants at 1078 Dekalb Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, express dissatisfaction with cleanliness, garbage management, and overall property maintenance. They report issues with gas leaks, small living spaces, and poor water pressure. Despite proximity to public transportation, residents note the building's old infrastructure and lack of responsiveness from the management. Suggestions include upgrading facilities like toilets and sinks. Tenants recommend more attentive property management and better upkeep to enhance the living experience.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Worst place I ever lived
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to the J.
    Cons:
    Dirty and small apartment. Barely any living space. Always had a gas leak with the stove
    Advice to owner:
    Take care of your property more often.
    Over 4 years ago
    Real New York Experience
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    No real complaints about my bedroom.
    Cons:
    The overall building is old, takes getting used to. Bathroom sink and toilet water pressure sucks.
    Advice to owner:
    Need new toilets and a new sink. Shower grout needs to be redone.

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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 2 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 1078 Dekalb Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.5 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    4
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 09, 2025: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 29, 2017: § 27-2040 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required at front areaway
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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
    C
    Chaskiel Strulovitch
    1.7(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•2 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    W
    Waterfront Property Management
    2.6(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    5 Properties•17 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    D
    1078 Dekalb LLC
    1.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•2 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Moses Karpen
    1.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•2 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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