Was decent rent for the area at the time, not too big in terms of number of rental units, good location.
Cons:
The building was consistently left unsecured - specifically a door to the basement in which there were squatters living in the basement.
3.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Building Management is Terrible
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location, nice neighbors
Cons:
Huge rent increases. Roof leaks.Massive amount of rats in basement. Management company is bad (Safeguard). Apartments are renovated but building is not updated. Stolen packages.
Advice to owner:
Change management company and update building, not just units.
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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 22 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 5 Diamond St is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.14 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
1
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jun 12, 2024: § 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 to roof at public hall, 4th 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
M
Marian Krapa
3.1(2)
Site Manager•
2 Properties•7 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
D
178 Driggs Avenue LLC
3.1(2)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•7 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
G
George Wasilewski
3.1(2)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•7 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
Safeguard Realty Mgmt, Inc
2.9(11)
Corporate Owner•
17 Properties•108 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
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