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Recent tenant reviews for 823 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn suggest significant issues with cleanliness, pests, heating, and garbage management. Tenants complain about noise from neighbors, weed smell, and unresponsive landlords. Some units face persistent heating problems despite space heaters. Additionally, issues like rats, upside-down light switches, and inadequate insulation are raised. Pros include high ceilings and stainless steel appliances, but cons like pests, aggressive bugs, and mushrooms growing inside the building raise concerns. Recommendations advise better heating systems, improved garbage management, and more responsive management. Overall, the building does not garner positive recommendations from renters.
Reviews (3)
2.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Mid at best/if you can find something else...DO!
Former Tenant
Pros:
High ceilings Stainless steel appliances Ample space "Modern Look"
Cons:
Garbage Pests (due to garbage) Noisy Neighbors (especially during the summer) Constant smell of weed Neighbors throwing garbage in the backyard Freezing cold
Advice to owner:
Invest in a better heating system
2.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
4/10 do not recommend
Former Tenant
Pros:
The apartment is neat The bathrooms are cute
Cons:
It’s super cold even with 2 space heaters The garbage stinks in the hallway and seldom gets taken out Nasty, NASTY rat problem There’s a drawer in the kitchen that can’t open due to the stove in the way The light switches are upside down The hanging light fixtures gets in the way of the cabinet opening The windows aren’t insulated so there’s always a draft of cold air coming in the bedrooms The landlord seldom answers the phone and when he does; it’s days after
Advice to owner:
Invest in a better heating system and put the garbage cans outside and hire someone to clean the hallway
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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 823 Gates Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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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
S
Simon Rothkrug
2.5(3)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•7 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
P
328 Properties Management Corp.
2.5(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•4 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
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