425 Grand Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11238
38 Units
•Built in 1900
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 425 Grand Avenue
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Recent tenant reviews of 425 Grand Avenue in Brooklyn, NY, praise its location, spacious units, and cleanliness despite occasional pest issues. However, concerns arise over noisy neighbors, unresponsiveness from management, and heating issues. Some tenants have faced rodent problems, lack of heat/hot water, and maintenance delays. Despite good neighbors and building features, slow owner responsiveness and management issues persist, impacting overall satisfaction. Suggestions include improving management communication and addressing maintenance concerns promptly to enhance residents' experience and justify the rental pricing.
Reviews (5)
3.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Nice building to live in
Former Tenant
Pros:
I love the location, the space, and the high ceilings. No trouble with pests
Cons:
The neighbors can be very loud and there’s a lot of construction nearby
3 stars
Over 1 year ago
Decent Place but Noisy
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great super, awesome area in the city.
Cons:
Lots of rodent problems throughout the building. Owner is non-responsive, heat and hot water is constantly out, and numerous HPD complaints and violations are filed weekly.
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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 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 425 Grand Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.68 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
7
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 29, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 3rd room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at north, the 1st room from east, the bathroom , the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
19
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 29, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
M
Michael Shah
3(8)
Head Officer•
5 Properties•121 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
L
Luis Ruiz
3.6(5)
Site Manager•
1 Property•38 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
D
Ds CREF3 Clinton Propco LLC
3(10)
Corporate Owner•
3 Properties•108 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
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