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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 717 Dekalb Ave
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Tenants at 717 Dekalb Ave appreciate the building's modern design, rooftop, and responsive management. Heat, water pressure, and pest control are consistently praised, contributing to overall comfort. Amenities like bike storage, laundry, a small gym, and ceiling speaker systems add value. However, thin walls lead to noise issues, especially in street-facing units, and rooftop garbage removal and cleaning need improvement. Some concerns include narrow fire escapes and occasional maintenance mishaps like improperly installed stoves. Deposit refund delays have been reported. Despite minor drawbacks, residents generally recommend the building for its well-maintained interiors and attentive management in a vibrant Brooklyn neighborhood.
Reviews (4)
4.5 stars
2 months ago
Lived in 2020
Former Tenant
Pros:
Responsiveness, rooftop and neighborhood.
Mgt is pretty responsive when things break
Cons:
No garbage removal on rooftop so things pile up and the garbage overflows.
Advice to owner:
garbage removal on rooftop
4.25 stars
2 months ago
Solid starter apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
The roof is amazing, the heat/AC units are great
Cons:
Wall are very thin and bedrooms are small
Building Ratings
Cleanliness
Garbage Management
Heat
Neighbors
Noise Levels
Owner Responsiveness
Pest Control
Water Pressure
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 717 Dekalb Ave is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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
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
J
Joel Berkowitz
4.2(7)
Head Officer•
3 Properties•25 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
A
Aron Fromowitz
4.3(4)
Officer•
1 Property•10 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
D
Dekalb Living
4.3(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•10 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
D
Dekalb Living LLC
4.3(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•10 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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