241 Taaffe Place,Brooklyn, NY 11205
83 Units
•Built in 1935
•7 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 7
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
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Review Summary for 241 Taaffe Place
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent reviews reflect a strong sense of community among tenants at 241 Taaffe Place. Positive aspects include spacious loft-style apartments with large windows, good cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and responsive owners. However, recurring issues with elevator maintenance, occasional pest problems, and ongoing construction projects are noted concerns. The location offers easy access to public transportation and local amenities, although some residents find management to be lacking. Despite some drawbacks, the building attracts tenants with its student-friendly atmosphere and convenient features. Suggestions include improvements in maintenance, pest control, and overall management responsiveness.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 6 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.31 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit at 241 Taaffe Place is better than the city.
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 06, 2023: § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration spiral staircase erected from cellar to opening in floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 101, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
23
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 10, 2024: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 203, 2nd story, 10th apartment from east at south
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Immediately hazardous
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 24, 2024: § 27-2056.7 adm code: correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
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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
C
Clinton Hill Lofts LLC
4(5)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•160 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 8
A
Alma Realty Corp
2.8(115)
Agent•
169 Properties•6885 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 265
L
Luckey Platt Equities, LLC
2.7(120)
Officer•
161 Properties•6874 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 280
E
Efstathios Valiotis
2.9(111)
Shareholder•
Head Officer•
107 Properties•6218 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 260
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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 (4)
2.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Great community, terrible management
Former Tenant
Pros:
The tenant community is great. I lived there during the pandemic and it was amazing to see how neighbors came together to support one another, especially as management is an unresponsive mess. Transportation isn't a problem, as you're near a number of bus stops, CitiBike stations, and the G line. Plenty of solid bars, bodegas, and restaurants nearby, and you're also a quick journey from useful spots like the Home Depot and Blicks. Being on the border of Ft Greene and Bed-Stuy is great for getting into other parts of Brooklyn as well.
Cons:
The management is beyond awful. Alma Properties are legit slumlords (Google them!) and act like it. A bunch of tenants formed a tenants union so they could actually force management to do their job. Depending on how you feel about NYPD, there's a station not too far away. They take over the sidewalk on the way to the train station, making it a more precarious walk than it should be.
Advice to owner:
Stop being slumlords or just sell to the tenants
4.5 stars
Over 1 year ago
Great space to live in
Former Tenant
Pros:
The windows are huge and the apartments are loft style so usually a lot of space.
Cons:
The elevator breaks sometimes.
3.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Good for what it is
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevator
In building laundry
Relatively clean
Not many barriers to get on the lease
Student friendly
In building laundry
Relatively clean
Not many barriers to get on the lease
Student friendly
Cons:
Elevator breaks
Some roaches
Under construction
Package stealing is an issue
Some roaches
Under construction
Package stealing is an issue
Advice to owner:
Keep clean and finish up construction.
4.25 stars
Over 3 years ago
241 Taaffe place
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large spaces and not a lot of noise
Cons:
Really bad management company
Advice to owner:
Try to live on the 3rd floor or above to avoid street noises
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