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896 Lafayette Avenue
Stuyvesant Heights

896 Lafayette Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

3 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

2.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 896 Lafayette Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews at 896 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn reveal mixed feedback. Tenants appreciate proximity to trains but complain of cleanliness issues like mercury spillage and dead roaches. Management responsiveness is lacking, with unaddressed maintenance requests and pest problems. High ceilings and natural light are positives, but outdated appliances and poor upkeep are major concerns. The building's old age is evident in various flaws, from leaking gas pipes to broken windows. Overall, there are significant improvements needed in management communication, maintenance standards, and pest control for a more satisfactory living experience.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 4 years ago
    not the best not the worst
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    close to trains
    Cons:
    mercury spillage, lasted way too long
    dead roaches all over hallway
    Over 4 years ago
    158 Lewis Ave
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    No pros to share
    Cons:
    Not updated, dirty hallway, unresponsive management and super
    Advice to owner:
    Please get an email to contact management and do not hang up the phone on tenants

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 896 Lafayette Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    5
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 07, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door at bulk-head , 4th story
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 13, 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 hinges at fire door leading to roof at north at bulkhead at public hall, 4th 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
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    A Halb
    2.7(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    N
    New Harber Realty LLC
    2.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Mordechai Jacobowitz
    2.7(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Martin Jacobs
    2.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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