209 East 34 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11203
70 Units
•Built in 1926
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
162 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 268 violations which is 3.82 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
52Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
125Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
91Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 09, 2024(a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.Nov sent out
Feb 27, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 sq.ft at ceiling and approximately 3 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 20b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at northeastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 09, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 5 sq ft at the window frame in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 07, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt .17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 02, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 6a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 15, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 3 sqft at the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 10, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from east, the foyer located at apt .17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 10, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at the ceiling and west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt apt17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 10, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt .17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 09, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt apt17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Dec 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east located at apt apt17b, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt 20c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department door frame, ceiling, north, east and west walls in the kitchen located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department wood cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling, north, south and east walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east wall in the foyer located at apt 12d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d'', at westNov sent out
Aug 16, 2023§ 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts for all balconies at all storys throughout at building front at fire escapeNov sent out
Aug 13, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at public hall at north , 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 13, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the the floors at all storys for north and south section of the building at public hall stairsNov sent out
Aug 13, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling south section of the building at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 13, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective lower base cabinets at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 15d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''south''Nov sent out
Jul 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 2nd room from north located at apt 14c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jun 26, 2023§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected creating a room in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Jun 14, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 20c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''c''Not complied with
Jun 14, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... 4 sq. ft. at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''c'', 1st from east at southeastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 13, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''c'', at southeastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 13, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation heat riser in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''c'', at southeastFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 03, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 16a, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''a''First no access to re- inspect violation
Aug 01, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at riser in the bathroom located at apt 17c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from north located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the baseboard at west wall, baseboard at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door, baseboard at west wall, baseboard at east wall in the foyer located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st door frame from west at north wall, 1st door from west at north wall in the foyer located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 2sqft) 1st riser from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 28, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 18c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''se''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 25, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 17c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNot complied with
Jul 24, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, north wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2022Section 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sq ft at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''Violation will be reinspected
Jul 24, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall, picture moulding at south wall, baseboard at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from north at east wall, north wall, picture moulding at north wall, baseboard at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall, west wall, picture moulding at west wall, baseboard at west wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 8d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''d''Violation will be reinspected
May 20, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing metal escutcheon plate for steam at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westNot complied with
Nov 18, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen located at apt 14c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Nov 18, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 14c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
1.75 stars
Lived here 25 years
Former Tenant
Pros:
We have heat every year. (c) openigloo That’s it.
Cons:
This building is unkept. Every (c) openigloo ap...
Advice to owner:
Hire more workers (don’t let Ricardo hire peopl...
1.8333333333333333 stars
Worst landlord ever!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Accessible to stores , transport (c) openigloo ...
Cons:
Don’t keep up with repairs, (c) openigloo insid...
Advice to owner:
Instead of always quick to give out eviction no...