221 South 3 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11211
36 Units
•Built in 1916
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
41 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 64 violations which is 1.77 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
29Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
26Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
9Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 11, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Apr 17, 2023Section 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 17, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Apr 10, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Apr 10, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Apr 06, 2023§ 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Apr 06, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Apr 06, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Mar 24, 2023(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd's website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Mar 02, 2022(a) � hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd?s website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Nov 03, 2021Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wire mesh with door erected from floor to soffit under public hall stairs creating closet at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jun 17, 2021Section 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mildew and mold in the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jun 17, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate on riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jun 17, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective approximately 1 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jun 17, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit door at washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
May 25, 2021Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 25, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 25, 2021Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box defective at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 25, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Apr 21, 2021Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 21, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 21, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Jan 18, 2019Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jan 18, 2019Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing on wall at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jan 15, 2019Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Feb 14, 2018Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Feb 14, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Jan 12, 2018Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Jan 12, 2018Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
3.875 stars
solid area, alright apartment
Former Tenant
Pros:
nice roof, nice apartment, not (c) openigloo to...
Cons:
It can get loud,
I think (c) openigloo my bathr...
Advice to owner:
put a garden on the roof
3.5 stars
Nice old building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Having a super
Price for (c) openigloo location
Cons:
Mice
Cockroaches
Leaks
Noise in the street
2.875 stars
Not horrible but not good either
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, live in super, exposed (c) openigloo ...
Cons:
The noise from the street (c) openigloo will so...
Advice to owner:
You need to reign in your super and his brother...