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Recent tenant reviews for 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard reveal a mixed picture. Positive aspects include quiet neighbors, relatively responsive super, and a quiet neighborhood, although some noise issues exist. However, a review warns against poor management, delayed responses from the owner, and serious problems like gas and hot water outages. Pest issues, unkept exteriors, and a lack of responsiveness from the owner are concerns highlighted. Despite some positives like spacious apartments and good water pressure, unresolved maintenance issues and unaddressed complaints raise significant red flags for potential renters.
Reviews (3)
3.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Good apartment, relatively quiet neighborhood
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are quiet, neighborhood is quiet, you can hear rats in the ceiling but I’ve never seen them or had an issue with them getting into my unit. The super is relatively responsive.
Cons:
I have not spent a winter here yet so I’m unsure how good the heaters are. I’ve had plumbing issues that needed to be remedied, but were remedied quickly.
1.5 stars
Over 4 years ago
DO NOT RENT
Former Tenant
Pros:
None. The owner does not respond and will not fix any of the issues with your apartment.
Cons:
We went three weeks without gas or hot water when we first moved in and the owner did nothing to help us. Owner charged us double security (which is illegal because these are rent regulated apartments) and never returned a penny. We left the apartment cleaner than when we moved in and always paid our rent on time and in full. Blocks my calls. Gave zero reason. It’s been three years and we’re still trying to get it back.
Advice to owner:
Stop scamming and taking advantage of innocent people.
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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 6 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
5.6 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
15
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 16, 2019: § 27-2005 adm code refit vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
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Hazardous
53
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jul 29, 2020: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at front of building at fire escape, 2nd story
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Immediately hazardous
15
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 28, 2020: § 27-2033 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
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Missing information/filings
1
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 20, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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Property Owners and Associates
A
Aron Getter
2.9(3)
Agent•
1 Property•15 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
188 Marcus Garvey Blvd
2.9(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•15 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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