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253 Jefferson Ave
Bedford-Stuyvesant

253 Jefferson Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11216

8 Units

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Built in 1886

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3 Floors

3.3(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 253 Jefferson Ave
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 253 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216, highlight a mix of experiences. While some tenants praise the well-maintained, charming building with attentive owners, others express disappointment in maintenance issues, pests, and unresponsiveness from management. Common concerns include high rent, pests, poor garbage management, and broken amenities like laundry machines and doors. Suggestions for improvement include better upkeep, addressing pest control, and more transparent fees. Despite positives like renovated units and a great location, drawbacks in cleanliness, maintenance, and landlord responsiveness impact the overall living experience.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 253 Jefferson Ave is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
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    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
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    Hazardous
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    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
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    Immediately hazardous
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    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
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    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    Shimrit Ezra
    3.3(7)
    Shareholder•
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    Anat Kaofman
    3.3(5)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•11 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Shalom Ezra
    2.9(8)
    Site Manager•
    Shareholder•
    Officer•
    3 Properties•22 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    253 Jefferson LLC
    3.3(5)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•11 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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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 (5)

    Over 1 year ago
    Great building with nice charm
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Super well maintained building and nice touches
    Cons:
    Expensive, sometimes the front door doesn't fully close
    Over 1 year ago
    pests and unresponsive landlords
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location, updated appliances, nice flooring.
    Cons:
    Maintenance of the building was disappointing. Garbage outside is not well taken care of, leading to rats under and around the stoop. Landlords do next to nothing to prevent pests, including ignoring the roach problem. Apartment was not cleaned well before move in. Regular apartment maintenance concerns are not addressed properly. Front door of the building does not lock unless the door is slammed. Doors in the apartment are old and do not latch. Laundry room machines are constantly broken. Rent is high for the area/space. Surprise monthly fees were added to the lease on move in day.
    Advice to owner:
    More regular upkeep of the building is needed (garbage, painting, replacing doors, fixing the broken wood in common spaces.)
    Over 1 year ago
    Subpar Apartment on a Great Block
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great area. Maintenance people are nice.
    Cons:
    Roaches, rats, and greedy landlords. Hidden fees all over the place. Extremely overpriced. Laundry is 50/50 whether it'll work or your clothes will be sitting in dirty water. Property is poorly maintained. Front door to the building doesn't always lock and doesn't feel secure at all. Trash overflows and attracts rats. Management will gaslight you and make all of these things your fault!
    Advice to owner:
    do better
    Over 1 year ago
    Decent place, okay management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Units are renovated, dishwasher included! Wall unit A/C and heater, in-building washer and dryer
    Cons:
    No oven in unit, rent is a bit high, can’t mount stuff on brick
    Over 1 year ago
    Luke Warm in my favorite neighborhood
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    It’s in a great neighborhood. Very convenient. The building is a good balance of traditional and modern. High ceilings,
    Cons:
    Lighting could be better, low water pressure, minimum hot water, windows need upgraded, grounds are poorly maintained. Central Heating and Air filters are expensive and circulation is poor. No traditional oven, refrigerator is small.
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