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196 St Nicholas Avenue
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196 St Nicholas Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11237

2 Units

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Built in 1910

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3 Floors

4.2(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 196 St Nicholas Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews of 196 St Nicholas Avenue highlight its charming pre-war character with high ceilings, good closet space, and a desirable rooftop. Many appreciate the convenient location near the L train and functional laundry facilities. Management is generally responsive and helpful, though some note occasional delays addressing maintenance issues like leaks and pest control. Noise levels and poor soundproofing are common concerns, leading to disturbances from neighbors. Heating can be inconsistent and some older appliances remain. Despite these drawbacks, tenants value the building's character, cleanliness, and overall livability, making it a favored choice for those seeking a unique Brooklyn apartment.

    Reviews (5)

    2 months ago
    Cute place… but a little dusty
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The natural light and high ceilings in the apartment were great. Place is cute and I appreciate the proximity to the L train. The management and the super were nice when we interacted. The rent was fair at the time for the place. Good roof access
    Cons:
    No soundproofing whatsoever! I could hear the neighbors all the time… loud as hell and constantly stomping around. Management wasn’t the fastest to respond to urgent issues. We had leaks from the ceiling frequently, especially when it rained. They never really fixed the issue… The brick wall is not sealed I think so it was constantly dusty and when the upstairs neighbors jumped I swear dust flew off the walls. Also the laundry machine didn’t really clean our clothes. It deposited some stuff on our clothes somehow. Some neighbors here were so nice but other neighbors had really strange mean vibes. There were pests (roaches and mice) but not the most frequently… acceptable I guess.
    Over 1 year ago
    Saint Nick, Cozy and Liveable
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The apartment is pre-war so you won't get your usual amenities but it's extremely charming. All rooms have good closets. Big closet in living area. High ceilings. Amazing rooftop access. Only four apartments in whole building. Washer Dryer in basement is okay, not amazing but useful. Location is absolutely perfect. Exterminator comes every month.
    Cons:
    Management doesn't always respond quickly, apartment can get very hot in the winter, very old gas stove/fridge, temporary mouse infestation but management dealt with it.

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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 196 St Nicholas Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.5 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
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    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 20, 2024: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house-hold items at the second story landing at building front
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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
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    196 St Nick LLC
    4.2(5)
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    1 Property•2 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 0

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