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213 Taaffe Place
Bedford-Stuyvesant

213 Taaffe Place,
Brooklyn, NY 11205

90 Units

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Built in 1935

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5 Floors

2.9(7)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 213 Taaffe Place
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews highlight mixed sentiments about 213 Taaffe Place in Brooklyn. Positive aspects include natural light, beautifully done apartments, and easy laundry access. However, concerns range from noisy neighbors, lack of certain amenities, to issues with heat and management responsiveness. Some tenants praise the community and neighborhood vibe but criticize the management for various maintenance and communication lapses. Recommendations emphasize the need for better communication, responsive management, and building upkeep. Despite challenges, the building's spacious units and friendly neighbors make it appealing for some renters seeking a welcoming community.

    Reviews (7)

    Over 1 year ago
    love taaffe place!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - great natural light
    - elevator
    - apartments are beautifully done
    - laundry is very easy
    Cons:
    - no dishwasher in our unit
    - noisy neighbors can be heard next door
    - no fan in bathroom or kitchen
    - heat gets really hot
    Over 1 year ago
    Nice community horrible mgmt
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice light and good neighbors
    Cons:
    Hot water out constantly, mold in many apartments, shoddy repair work, illegal repair work, corrupt mgmt
    Advice to owner:
    Fix the building before jacking up rents.

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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 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 213 Taaffe Place is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.12 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    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 10, 2025: § 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 piercing of the floor slab installing staircase to connect the first story and the cellar creating an illegal duplex apartment located at apt 103 , 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 21, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 103, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 13, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 103, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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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
    A
    Alma Realty Corp
    2.9(154)
    Corporate Owner•
    178 Properties•7219 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 360
    G
    Garden Spires Associates, LLC
    2.9(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•90 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    E
    Efstathios Valiotis
    3(79)
    Head Officer•
    67 Properties•4059 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 194
    S
    Stamatiki Valiotis
    3.2(14)
    Officer•
    6 Properties•296 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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