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159 Ellery Street
Bedford-Stuyvesant

159 Ellery Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11206

29 Units

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Built in 1910

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5 Floors

3.2(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 159 Ellery Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 159 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, NY highlight a mix of experiences. Tenants value the proximity to transit and supermarkets, central heating, and some renovated features. However, concerns include building cleanliness, water pressure issues, and thin walls leading to noise problems. There are mentions of slow owner responsiveness, pest issues, and unprofessional management. Some suggest improvements in building maintenance, better communication from owners, and addressing noise disturbances. While there are positive aspects like lovely renovated units and rooftop access, addressing cleanliness, noise insulation, and management responsiveness could significantly enhance tenant satisfaction.

    Reviews (5)

    Over 1 year ago
    First time renter
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cheap and location close to the g train
    Cons:
    The building has old drafty windows, and is next to a school.
    Advice to owner:
    None
    Over 3 years ago
    New supers have made this a 5 star building… sorta
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Quiet neighborhood, feels safe at night. Close to JMZ and G lines which is great for Brooklyn. Close to Food Bazaar and Mr Kiwi and a couple other supermarkets. Water gets SUPER hot. Central heating and air. GORGEOUS views from the right side apartments and enormous rooftop. Beautiful old building. Park below is being expanded.
    Cons:
    Water pressure isn’t great, and heat/AC units weren’t always reliable. The age of the building shows and it’s hard to get the place completely clean. We had some leaks & big water stains during storms — old super did nothing, new guys are trying to fix it. You have to walk into Bushwick (30ish mins) for any nightlife, and there’s not a ton of community because the neighborhood is mostly Hasidic Jewish, and they mostly keep to themselves. Lots of trash on the streets, but the building is well maintained for the most part
    Advice to owner:
    Back of the building has amazing views and great light

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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 159 Ellery Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.41 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    1
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 04, 2018: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at walls & ceiling at public hall, 5th story
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    Hazardous
    10
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 07, 2018: § 27-2005 adm code fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods 2nd stack from wast at building front
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    Immediately hazardous
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 25, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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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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    Leonard Sasow Realty LLC
    3.2(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•29 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Joel Mizrahi
    3.2(47)
    Head Officer•
    27 Properties•558 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 22
    J
    Jacob Haas
    3.2(5)
    Agent•
    1 Property•29 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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