557 Wilson Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11207
5 Units
•Built in 1905
•3 Floors
•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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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 557 Wilson Avenue
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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appreciate the quiet neighborhood and responsive owners, but express concerns about slow repairs, pest issues, and outdated facilities.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.
Reviews (4)
2 stars
9 months 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
2.62 stars
Over 2 years 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the bathroom was outdated and modly, but they explained that it would be replaced we just have to wait.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
Building Ratings
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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 557 Wilson Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.4 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
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, 3rd 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
S
Shirley Ghatan
2.1(4)
Shareholder•
1 Property•5 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
W
557-559 Wilson Ave Realty Associates LLC
2.1(4)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•11 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
S
Simon Ghatan
2.1(4)
Agent•
1 Property•5 UnitsLitigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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