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221 South 3 Street
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221 South 3 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

36 Units

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Built in 1916

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6 Floors

3.9(6)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 221 South 3 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 221 South 3 Street highlight its prime location and charming pre-war architecture with thick walls and exposed brick. Tenants appreciate the helpful, live-in superintendent and relatively affordable pricing. However, noise from the street is a recurring issue, sometimes causing walls to shake. Pest control remains inconsistent, with reports of roaches and mice. Maintenance concerns include plumbing problems, faulty locks, and fire alarms. Garbage management and cleanliness show mixed feedback. While some praise the owner’s responsiveness, others note difficult landlord interactions. The building lacks amenities such as rooftop access or garden spaces but benefits from a welcoming neighborhood and friendly neighbors overall.

    Reviews (6)

    4 days ago
    Nice location, decent building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location, beautiful pre-war unit, in-building super, thick walls
    Cons:
    Excessive street noise/music (so loud the walls shook); came home a number of times to find the super urinating on the sidewalk, fully exposed; roaches and mice; very small rooms
    Over 1 year ago
    Decent building in a good location
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location is great and the building super is very nice
    Cons:
    The building is pretty old and there are no amenities or rooftop access

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 221 South 3 Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.27 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 03, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall stairs, 4th story
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    Hazardous
    3
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 11, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective concrete staircase west at fire passage way
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    Immediately hazardous
    5
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 20, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule entrance , 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
    E
    Elizabeth Markowitz
    3.9(6)
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
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    Tifrith Realty Corp
    3.9(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    A
    Abraham Markowitz
    3.9(6)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    T
    Tifirth Realty Corp
    3.9(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2

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