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1298 Dekalb Avenue
Bushwick

1298 Dekalb Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

20 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

3.6(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 1298 Dekalb Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants praise the responsive management, easy garbage management, and peaceful noise levels at 1298 DEKALB AVENUE. However, some mention cleanliness issues due to noisy and untidy neighbors. The building lacks certain amenities like roof access and laundry. Despite occasional pest sightings and minor maintenance issues, the location is highly valued. Concerns are raised about slow owner responsiveness in emergencies. Overall, residents appreciate the building's convenience and friendly atmosphere, recommending it for its helpful staff and central location. Some suggest a stronger focus on cleanliness and quicker response times from management.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 day ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.05 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 1298 Dekalb Avenue is better than the city.
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    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
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 02, 2023: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system at building front in the entrance located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Missing information/filings
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    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
    J
    Joel Rubin
    2.8(7)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    5 Properties•94 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    D
    1298 Dekalb Residence LLC
    2.9(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•26 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    1336 Hancock LLC
    2.9(24)
    Corporate Owner•
    15 Properties•149 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    G
    Gilbert Rodriguez
    3.6(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 1 year ago
    great location and super!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Super in building is responsive and very helpful, garbage is easy to manage and never builds up.
    Cons:
    Some tenants are not clean and loud. No roof access or laundry in building.
    Over 1 year ago
    Good Cheap Apartment, Bare Bones
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good Space, responsive super
    Cons:
    Very old - lots of minor issues (bathtub floor broken, leaks etc)
    Over 2 years ago
    Lived there for 7 years!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Responsive management and great live-in super.
    Cons:
    Just based on the age of the building and how it’s kept, there has been a few big roaches here and there and an occasional mouse.
    Over 3 years ago
    Great location, strange management
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    near everything
    great neighbors and friendly building
    Cons:
    management was slow to respond when we got locked out and needed help.
    hallways were not kept as clean as I liked
    Advice to owner:
    If you could care more about people that would be great.
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