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561 Gates Avenue
Bedford-Stuyvesant

561 Gates Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

15 Units

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Built in 1910

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4 Floors

2.9(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 561 Gates Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews reveal mixed feedback about 561 Gates Avenue in Brooklyn. Some residents commend the location's proximity to amenities and spacious units but express concerns over chronic pest issues like bedbugs and mice. While some praise the responsiveness of the owner and value for Brooklyn, others highlight safety concerns due to neighboring areas with high crime rates. Suggestions include improving plumbing, heating, and addressing security issues like package theft. Despite the varied experiences, some tenants approve of the owner and recommend the building for its value, emphasizing the need for ongoing improvements to enhance the overall living experience.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 2 years ago
    This place has bedbugs
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    They let me break the lease? It's too bad there are bugs because it would be a great location otherwise.
    Cons:
    There's a chronic bedbug issue. Management said themselves it's been the same source for 3 infestations. It's been infested 3 years running. Whatever they're doing to manage it isn't working. Also the entire building reeks of cigarettes.
    Advice to owner:
    Clear out the entire building, treat bugs properly, evict whoever's continued to bring them in, stop letting your friends smoke in the building
    Over 4 years ago
    Pre-renovation, paid to leave
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    They paid us to leave because they wanted to renovate the whole building.
    Cons:
    The place was honestly pretty gross, a lot of mice and bugs.

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 561 Gates Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.06 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    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
    1
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 09, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt c, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    M
    Mileaka Owens
    2.9(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•15 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    A
    Aaron Schwartz
    2.9(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•15 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    E
    Eric Orlofsky
    4(12)
    Head Officer•
    18 Properties•120 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 6
    E
    Ebd Management Services, LLC
    3.6(25)
    Corporate Owner•
    55 Properties•431 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 17

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