Which neighborhood does 253 North 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 fall under?

In the neighborhood Williamsburg, New York

Does 253 North 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have any open violations?

This building has 28 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 253 North 8 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Brooklyn Williamsburg253 North 8 Street

253 North 8 Street

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

8 units·4 floors·Built in 1900

3.6

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

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

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

Former tenant·7 months ago

Everything you could want but overpriced

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 the owners

Open up the roof top

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Prime Williamsburg Location

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 the owners

The stairs and laundry room could be a bit cleaner

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 18 hours ago

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

Building average3.50Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

18Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

6Class 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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