338 Melrose Street,Brooklyn, NY 11237
6 Units
•Built in 1931
•3 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 338 Melrose Street
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Recent tenant reviews for 338 Melrose Street in Brooklyn, NY highlight common issues such as poor management, noisy and messy neighbors, and pest problems. While the location is convenient with some units having updated features like kitchens and bathrooms, concerns about unaddressed water damage, mold, and lack of thorough pest control persist. Residents also point out the presence of loud neighbors, thin walls, and cramped spaces. Advice is given to be responsive to tenant complaints, especially regarding pests. Despite some positives like good water pressure, the overall consensus leans towards not recommending the building due to various management and neighbor-related challenges.
Reviews (4)
2.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Poor management, bad neighbors, good location
Former Tenant
Pros:
The units themselves are decent (updated kitchen and bathroom appliances, decent square footage) and the building is in a convenient location. Easy access to the L.
Cons:
There was a major leak in the building and management has yet to do anything about the water damage and subsequent mold. It would be hard to fix the building without tearing many of the walls down, but the mold could at least be treated. Unfortunately, there are extremely messy tenants which results in dirt and debris constantly being in the stairwell. The super cleans once a month, but it is otherwise filthy and smelly. There have also been pest issues since certain tenants moved in (they were not present before). Pest management comes to treat the units but is not very thorough. It's difficult to treat the root of the issue when it's caused by specific tenants. It can be loud at times in the building but it's rare to find an NYC apartment that doesn't have thin walls. There is a group of 12 living in a 2-3 bedroom apartment, this is a safety hazard. They also leave scooters, coolers, fruit, etc. in the lobby consistently.
2.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
Unresponsive management to pests
Former Tenant
Pros:
Updated kitchen and bathroom
Cons:
Pests, neighbors leave coolers and scooters in small lobby, dirty lobby, noise levels outside, neighbors all very loud, thin walls
Advice to owner:
Be responsive when your tenant cites pest issues, don’t rent a 2 bedroom apartment to a family of 8
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 338 Melrose Street is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.66 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
1
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
May 22, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 3rd story
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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
3
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Jul 22, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scuttle ladder installed on top of the guard rail at public hall, 3rd 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
Y
Yitzchok Gross
2.6(4)
Agent•
1 Property•6 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Moshe Silberstein
3.5(32)
Head Officer•
25 Properties•170 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 8
B
B Jefferson LLC
2.6(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•6 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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