Which neighborhood does 159 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 fall under?

In the neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York

Does 159 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 have any open violations?

This building has 13 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 159 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant159 Ellery Street

159 Ellery Street

Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn, NY 11206

29 units·5 floors·Built in 1910

3.0

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 159 Ellery Street, Brooklyn, reflect a mixed tenant experience. The building offers affordable rents, convenient access to multiple train lines, and some apartments feature appealing renovations and rooftop access with good views. However, common issues include slow and unprofessional management responses, persistent maintenance problems like heating, plumbing, and water pressure, and concerns about cleanliness and pest control. Noise levels vary due to thin walls and a lively neighborhood setting. While some appreciate the safe and quiet environment, others report disturbances from nearby outdoor activities. Prospective renters should weigh affordability and location against potential management and maintenance challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·14 hours ago

Slow to respond to issues

Pros

Close to train Cheap for the area

Cons

Tons of stuff breaks (appliances, plumbing, heat, AC, power, equipment on roof) and they take forever to fix it Park next door is loud in summer Laundry exists but dryers don’t dry well and there are few machines, stains my clothes or eats my money almost every time No ventilation in bathrooms so they get gross

Advice to the owners

Be more responsive and timely to tenant needs.

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

First time renter

Pros

Cheap and location close to the g train

Cons

The building has old drafty windows, and is next to a school.

Advice to the owners

None

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 3 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

1Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

10Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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