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557 Wilson Avenue
Bushwick

557 Wilson Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11207

5 Units

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Built in 1905

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3 Floors

2.1(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: No
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 557 Wilson Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 557 Wilson Avenue in Brooklyn highlight mixed experiences. Tenants appreciate the quiet neighborhood and responsive owners, but express concerns about slow repairs, pest issues, and outdated facilities. Suggestions include prompt maintenance, exterior improvements, and better customer service. Complaints range from persistent noise disturbances and unsecured entrances to challenging heating on certain floors. Despite some positives like convenient location and community vibrancy, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction due to management issues and living discomforts. For potential renters, careful consideration of these factors is advised before choosing this building.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 5 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.4 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 557 Wilson 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
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    May 18, 2023: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
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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
    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
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    Hsg Realty Associates LLC
    2.1(4)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•10 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
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    557-559 Wilson Ave. Realty LLC
    3.3(6)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    6 Properties•29 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    M
    Mona Ghatan
    3.3(5)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•8 Units
    Litigation History: No
    Evictions: 1
    B
    353 B.b. Realty Associates LLC
    2.7(5)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•11 Units
    Litigation History: No
    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)

    2 minutes ago
    An Honest review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    quiet, neighborhood, neighbors
    Cons:
    repairs took forever, bug/rodent issue
    Advice to owner:
    Please make repairs in a timely manner
    Over 1 year ago
    rental process and
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    centrally located, really organized and responsive, no fee
    Cons:
    the bathroom was outdated and modly, but they explained that it would be replaced we just have to wait. the front of the building is also messed up. building number written in sharpie under the front door.
    Advice to owner:
    repaint the front of your building and clean the lobby, its truly not that hard
    Over 2 years ago
    Crack: A Bushwick Classic
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Easy access to transportation, cute lively neighborhood with plenty of qpoc and boricua families.
    Cons:
    Squatters, dope fiends chilling around, a front door that didn’t lock, and the worst management company in the world.
    Advice to owner:
    Die
    Over 3 years ago
    only if you choosing between this and homelessness
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Easy apply and processing rent application, less requirements
    Cons:
    noise level at night made my bed shaking, every month you have to request exterminators, heating on 3rd floor is challenging on winter, 2 months for returning security deposit, neighbor's child tried to rob us twice, no apologize. Neighbors sleep, store stuff and throw garbage into narrow stairs.
    Advice to owner:
    customer service is dramatically low
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