202 Kent Street,Brooklyn, NY 11222
8 Units
•Built in 1928
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
8 complaints
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Open Violations
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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 98 violations which is 12.25 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
22Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
63Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
13Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 10, 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
Aug 08, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 08, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Aug 08, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Aug 08, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls at all rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jun 15, 2022Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all stories balconies stacks at the front of the building at fire escapeNov sent out
Feb 07, 2022Section 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 storyInvalid certification
Jun 15, 2020Section 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all story balcony at the front of the building at fire escapeNov sent out
Oct 29, 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
Apr 26, 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
Sep 13, 2015Section 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.Nov sent out
Mar 14, 2015Section 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 lobby, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 02, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective and/or rusted glazed porcelain wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective and/or rusted glazed porcelain bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2065 adm code provide ventilation for water closet compartment and/or bathroom and file application for approval before doing work ... in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective and/or sagging wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective and/or inoperative electric receptacle at west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all the walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, east, west and north walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 10, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov 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
2.875 stars
Not particularly safe
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location! And the apartments are (c) openigloo ...
Cons:
No smoke detectors! Some door (c) openigloo loc...
2.5 stars
Great location, everything’s broken
Former Tenant
Pros:
Lots of space, some units (c) openigloo have ex...
Cons:
Everything is broken and requires (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
Update the units. Invest in actually making thi...
2 stars
One of the worst landlords in Greenpoint
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, rent stabilized
Cons:
I just moved from this (c) openigloo building a...
Advice to owner:
Your tenants has the right to live in a safe, w...