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172 Herkimer St
Bedford-Stuyvesant

172 Herkimer St,
Brooklyn, NY 11216

3 Units

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Built in 1901

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3 Floors

1.9(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
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 172 Herkimer St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 172 HERKIMER STREET in Brooklyn reveal severe issues with cleanliness, maintenance, and landlord behavior. Tenants faced extensive problems like rodents, mold, and electrical issues, with delayed and inadequate responses from the landlord. The building's condition was highlighted negatively, with instances of unsafe living conditions and a lack of proper upkeep. Despite some positive aspects like friendly neighbors and a nice backyard, the prevailing sentiment advises against renting due to the landlord's neglect and disrespectful conduct towards tenants and property maintenance.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Run
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Some original details.
    Cons:
    Landlord is horrible! She’s lies, is mean, and just a nasty person. She will raise the rent without even doing the minimum of maintenance. There were mice, problems with the electric, leaks all over and mold. Worst “reno” I have ever seen. The amount or corners cut is unbelievable. She also definitely has illegal stuff going on with her “policies.” Just stay away. Theres nothing worth the headache of dealing with this person.
    Advice to owner:
    Just sell the building. You clearly dont want to be a landlord.
    Over 4 years ago
    Terrible Landlord
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Friendly neighbors, backyard, beautiful architecture
    Cons:
    While I was living at 172 Herkimer we encountered black mold in the basement, rodents in the kitchen, and a major plumbing issue on third floor which leaked through the light sockets to the second floor master bedroom. In contacting the landlord for all these issues, she questioned the validity of our claims, was defensive and blamed us for the issues, and then took weeks to resolve. We saw a level of disrespect for the neighbors when she had a fence built in the backyard and didn't consult with them about the design or final cost until after it was built. The brownstone has multiple public city violations and she was sued by a previous tenant for unsafe conditions. Her actions showed no regard for the condition of the brownstone, the tenants, and neighborhood community. She's friendly at face value but condescending and rude as a landlord--do not rent from her!
    Advice to owner:
    If you want to be a landlord you actually need to take care of your building and listen to your tenants when problems arise. It's part of the job. Hire a property manager if you don't want to be bothered.

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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 3 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 172 Herkimer St is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 02, 2015: section 27-2013 admin. code: paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department 1st door at south at upper level in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Aug 27, 2015: section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete stringer at the left side of stairs at stoop
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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
    E
    Emily Lobsenz
    1.9(3)
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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