Which neighborhood does 45 South Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 fall under?

In the neighborhood Fort Greene, New York

Does 45 South Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have any open violations?

This building has 61 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 45 South Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Brooklyn Fort Greene45 South Elliott Place

45 South Elliott Place

Fort Greene, Brooklyn, NY 11217

25 units·5 floors·Built in 1914

4.0

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 renters of 45 South Elliott Place in Brooklyn praise the quiet, historic building and well-maintained, clean apartment interiors, with spacious, bright rooms and friendly neighbors. The shared kitchen setup has been smooth for some, and management is generally responsive and attentive. However, some reviews highlight concerns about occasional maintenance issues typical of older buildings, such as problematic water pressure and persistent pest problems, particularly in common areas like the garage. A few tenants note cleanliness inconsistencies in hallways and building entrances, urging improvements in upkeep and door functionality. Overall, the community atmosphere and management’s attentiveness contribute positively despite some building maintenance challenges.

Reviews

Former tenant·14 hours ago

The easiest move-in experience I've ever had

Pros

Shared kitchen with four other people and it worked fine. Everyone had different schedules, nobody was ever waiting around. Made pasta most nights, cleaned up after myself, no drama. Simple living done right.

Cons

Room is smaller than advertised. Not by much but it was noticeable

Former tenant·2 months ago

The room was nicely cleaned

Pros

The room was nicely cleaned, everything layed out well. The kitchen was cleaned well by staff too. Outpost have also been great as responding to any messages I have

Cons

Older building, so occasional maintenance issues may come up

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 5 days ago

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

Building average2.44Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

29Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

16Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

16Class 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

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