Which neighborhood does 499 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 fall under?

In the neighborhood Clinton Hill, New York

Does 499 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have any open violations?

This building has 2 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 499 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Clinton Hill499 Washington Avenue

499 Washington Avenue

Clinton Hill, Brooklyn, NY 11238

16 units·4 floors·Built in 1910

4.3

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 499 Washington Avenue commend its affordable pricing, convenient location near transit, and responsive management with skilled maintenance staff. Tenants appreciate amenities like roof access and well-maintained water pressure and heating. The building has respectful neighbors and low noise levels inside but faces challenges with cleanliness and garbage management. A notable concern is the presence of homeless and drug users near the building stoop, along with occasional package theft. Some renters note inconsistent maintenance response times and suggest repairs and improved security measures. Overall, while management is generally praised, safety and neighborhood environment remain areas to address for a better living experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·10 minutes ago

Good place, great location, some bothersome people in the neighborhood

Pros

Good price, pretty old school decor, resposive management

Cons

Homeless and drug users frequetly on the stoop and surrounding area, packages get stolen

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Nice and affordable

Pros

Great location and affordable

Cons

Sometimes things can get loud in the bldg

Advice to the owners

some floor repairs needed

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 7 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

1Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Building owners and associates

Change of ownership/management in 1999

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Tom Rosenberg
3.3(32)
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499 Washington Llc
4.3(3)
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1 building

Top rated

Tom Rosenberg

3.3(32)

12 buildings

Top rated

499 Washington Llc

4.3(3)

1 building

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