Would renters recommend 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

50% of tenants who reviewed 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 would recommend living here.

How responsive is management at 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

50% of tenants who reviewed 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 approve of the building's owner or management.

Does 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 have any open violations?

This building has 17 open violations.

In the past year, did any apartments in 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 have bedbug infestations?

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

When was 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 built and how many units does it have?

Built in 1931, this building has 8 units and 5 floors.

What are the biggest complaints about 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

Tenants rated owner responsiveness below average at this building.

841 Dekalb Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11206

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1931

3.4

4 reviews

Good cause building

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

Highlights

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

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Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 2 days ago

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

Building average2.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

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Immediately hazardous

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

841 Dekalb Avenue

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11206

8 units·5 floors·Built in 1931

3.4

4 reviews

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About 841 Dekalb Avenue

841 Dekalb Avenue is a mixed-profile building. Tenants rate it 3.4/5 across 4 reviews, with 50% recommending it and 50% approving of the owner. It records 0 evictions, 17 open violations, and 0 litigation cases. Data last updated October 24, 2026. Built in 1931, this 5-floor building at 841 Dekalb Avenue in Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn has 8 units and is managed by Judith Drive LLC. The Stuyvesant Heights neighborhood is a residential area of Brooklyn. The G, M, J, and Z subway lines are nearby, providing service to various locations in Brooklyn. It is pet-friendly, and renters should confirm size, breed, and count limits with the building before signing. As a pre-war building, it reflects the mid-rise construction typical of the era in Brooklyn. Ratings, tenant reviews, and public open-data are available for this building on Openigloo.

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Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, note a generally clean building with no significant pest issues and well-maintained kitchens and appliances. Many appreciate the convenient neighborhood amenities nearby. However, consistent concerns include poor owner responsiveness, thin walls leading to noise issues from the street and neighbors, and unreliable maintenance service. Several renters report security concerns due to non-functioning cameras and broken door systems. Heating and air conditioning have been problematic without timely repairs. Management turnover and cleanliness in common areas such as lobbies and basements are additional drawbacks. While some tenants recommend the building, others advise caution due to these persistent management and safety issues.

Reviews of 841 Dekalb Avenue

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Decent new apartment

Pros

Clean, no pest issues

Cons

AC barely worked in apartments and nothing was done to repair while living there

Advice to the owners

fix AC issue promptly

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Only lived hete for three years

Pros

Updated kitchen & bathroom. Nice appliances

Cons

The management is horrible and scammed me. They are also just so rude. The garage room in the basement is gross & the stairs and “lobby” never were cleaned.

Advice to the owners

AVOID.

Immediately hazardous

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

11Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

11Class 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

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

841 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 is owned or managed by Judith Drive LLC.

In the neighborhood Stuyvesant Heights, New York.

Building owners and associates

D
David Cohen
3.4(4)
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1 building
J
Julian Kiguel
3.4(4)
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1 building
J
Judith Drive Llc
3.3(91)
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83 buildings
R
Reda 841 Dekalb Llc
3.4(4)
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1 building

David Cohen

3.4(4)

1 building

Julian Kiguel

3.4(4)

1 building

Judith Drive Llc

3.3(91)

83 buildings

Reda 841 Dekalb Llc

3.4(4)

1 building

11Class 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