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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

2.8(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 188 Marcus Garvey Boulevard reveal a mixed tenant experience. Positives include spacious, affordable apartments in a relatively quiet neighborhood with generally responsive superintendents. However, considerable concerns persist regarding landlord responsiveness, pest infestations (notably rats), and building upkeep—both interior and exterior. Some tenants report prolonged lack of essential services like hot water and heating, along with management issues, including questionable security deposit practices. While some residents appreciate the community atmosphere and prompt maintenance when available, others strongly advise potential renters to exercise caution due to unresolved maintenance and ownership issues affecting living conditions and tenant rights.

    Reviews (3)

    a day 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.
    2025 update. Landlord was (generously) given 3 chances to show up in court and never did. We unfortunately moved across the country and couldn't continue pursuing
    Advice to owner:
    Stop scamming and taking advantage of innocent people. Go fuck yourself as well.
    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.

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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
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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
    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
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    Aron Getter
    2.8(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•15 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    188 Marcus Garvey Blvd
    2.8(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•15 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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