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144 Ralph Avenue
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144 Ralph Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11233

10 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

3.1(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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    Review Summary for 144 Ralph Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 144 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 indicate a mixed experience. While the building offers modernity, stylishness, and some amenities, issues such as unresponsive landlords, roommate problems, pest concerns, and insufficient maintenance have been highlighted. The location's convenience and nice super are appreciated, but stolen packages, noise problems, and inconsistent cleanliness pose drawbacks. Rent stabilization issues and landlord transparency raise concerns, making it advisable for potential renters to conduct thorough background checks and join a tenants union if necessary.

    Reviews (5)

    11 months ago
    Just ok if you are desperate
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    -Cleaning service
    -Modern & stylish
    -Not far from train
    Cons:
    -Roommates issues
    -Pretty small
    Advice to owner:
    Background checks
    Over 2 years ago
    Beware of landlord
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Spacious apartment. Great part of Brooklyn and by 3 bus lines. Reasonably priced.
    Cons:
    This is a rent stabilized building because the landlord receives a J51 tax abatement—not that he would tell you. Landlord is shady and has tried to raise our rent up to $1000/mo because it’s a “luxury” building. It is not luxury, it is rent stabilized. If you move here be sure to join the tenants union!

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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 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 144 Ralph Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.3 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 12, 2024: § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    9
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 22, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 28, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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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
    H
    Harry Retek
    3.1(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•10 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    R
    144 Ralph Realty LLC
    3.1(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•10 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    M
    Moshe Retek
    3.1(5)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•10 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1

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