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253 North 8 Street
Williamsburg

253 North 8 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

8 Units

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Built in 1900

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4 Floors

3.6(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 253 North 8 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews depict 253 North 8 Street in Brooklyn as a mixed bag. While residents appreciate the quiet atmosphere, responsive management, and central air/heat, the high electricity bill for heating poses a financial burden. The prime Williamsburg location is widely favored for its proximity to amenities, but issues like steep stairs and boiling hot water have been noted. Suggestions include improving heating efficiency and cleanliness. Some tenants have faced challenges with freezing temperatures and unexpected critter visits, calling for better upkeep and maintenance practices. The consensus remains divided on recommending this building for rent.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Everything you could want but overpriced
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Laundry in units. Quiet. Responsive management. Central air/heat. Bedrooms on opposite ends for privacy
    Cons:
    Heat bill is outrageous. Its all heated with electricity. Expect to pay 500-600 a month in coldest months.
    Advice to owner:
    Open up the roof top
    Over 3 years ago
    Prime Williamsburg Location
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Best area in Williamsburg, close to all the restaurants and bars, and both the L and the G
    Cons:
    Very steep stairs and water can be boiling hot
    Advice to owner:
    The stairs and laundry room could be a bit cleaner

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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 253 North 8 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    3.62 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    7
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 26, 2023: § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missimg at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    4
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 06, 2022: § 27-2010, 2011, 2012 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at cellar
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    Immediately hazardous
    18
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 06, 2023: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ; the hinges at door to cellar at public hall, 1st story
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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
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    Mark Levine
    3.6(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
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    251 North 8TH Owner LLC
    3.6(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•16 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Alex Kaskel
    3.6(3)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•8 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0
    A
    Apex Management Group
    3.7(56)
    Corporate Owner•
    77 Properties•683 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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