862 Schenectady Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11203
12 Units
•Built in 1931
•3 Floors
•
Once you submit an anonymous review for this building (or any other) you will gain access to the entire openigloo platform
Hey smart renter!
In the past three years, this building had:
76 complaints
See all complaints about this building in a rental report
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 264 violations which is 22 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)
Learn More
Hazardous
153Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
Learn More
Immediately-hazardous
58Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
Learn More
Missing information/filings
1Class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
Learn More
Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 11, 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 02, 2024§27-2153 adm code post and maintain a notice, written in english and in spanish, on the building entrance door or other conspicuous location in the building common area, stating that: (1) the building is in the alternative enforcement program, (2) that occupants may call 311 or the aep at 212-863-8262 to report housing maintenance complaints, (3) the name, telephone, and address of the owner, and, (4) the identity of any financial institution that holds a mortgage on the property. postNov sent out
Dec 07, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Sep 23, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, landings and soffits all stories at public hall stairsNov sent out
Sep 23, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the stairs and landings all stories at public hall stairsNov sent out
Sep 23, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
Sep 15, 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 acoustic panels at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 4a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Sep 09, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair leaky water closet flush pipe connection .. in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at all stories throughout at public hallNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 2nd storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastInvalid certification
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at roofNov sent out
Aug 11, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 11, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, west and east wall at public hall, 3rd storyNov sent out
Jun 08, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling at all storysNov certified late
May 18, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov certified late
May 18, 2023Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
May 18, 2023Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency's housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
May 18, 2023§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at fire escape at building frontNov certified late
Mar 20, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northInvalid certification
Dec 05, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov certified late
Dec 05, 2022Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Invalid certification
Dec 05, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hallInvalid certification
Dec 05, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedInvalid certification
Dec 05, 2022Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Sep 12, 2022Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency's housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Sep 12, 2022Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedInvalid certification
Aug 17, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Nov 19, 2021Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder stack at building front at fire escapeNov sent out
Sep 26, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hallInvalid certification
Sep 26, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hallInvalid certification
Sep 26, 2021Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hallInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 19, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at westInvalid certification
Jul 07, 2021Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Jul 07, 2021Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Feb 01, 2020§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st storyNov certified late
Jan 05, 2020Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front fire escapeNov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 27-2046.1 hmc: post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.Nov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspectedNov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.Nov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.Nov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 27-2048 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on all stories public hallNov sent out
Jan 05, 2020Section 36, 66, 67, 178, 217 m/d law maintain proper ventilation by removing wrappings and/or obstructions from the louvres or ventilators or windows or skylight 'skylight sealed with ply wood ' , 3rd storyNov sent out
Frequently Asked Questions
Renter Q&A
Be the first to ask a question!
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
3.5 stars
Nice location for the building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Local of building was great (c) openigloo for s...
Cons:
It was old
Advice to owner:
Fix the building