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188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Stuyvesant Heights

188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

15 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

2.9(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    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.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    5.53 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard is worse than the city .
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    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
    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
    A
    Aron Getter
    2.9(3)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    188 Marcus Garvey Gardens LLC
    2.9(3)
    Owner•
    1 Property•15 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    188 Marcus Garvey Blvd
    2.9(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•21 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Joel Silberstein
    2.4(10)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    6 Properties•106 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (3)

    4 months 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.
    Over 3 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.
    Over 3 years ago
    Look elsewhere
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Cheap. Spacious. Private. Overall, a nice space.
    Cons:
    Rats; inside and out. Unresponsive landlord. Unkept exterior. Had to move in the middle of a pandemic!!!
    Advice to owner:
    Take care of the property. Ignoring major problems only hurts the value of your property.
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