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78 Hawthorne Street
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

78 Hawthorne Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

36 Units

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Built in 1931

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4 Floors

2.4(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 78 Hawthorne Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 78 HAWTHORNE STREET, Brooklyn, NY 11225 highlight the building's challenges with cleanliness, pest control, and landlord responsiveness. Residents express frustration over pest infestations, particularly in specific apartments, and mention slow responses to maintenance requests. Despite some positive aspects such as rent stabilization and friendly long-term neighbors, the consensus leans towards dissatisfaction due to ongoing issues with maintenance, pests, and the overall upkeep of the building. Improvements in pest control measures, maintenance responsiveness, and building cleanliness are crucial for enhancing the living experience in this building.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    1E madness forever
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great intercom I guess
    Cons:
    My neighbors apartment attracts rats mice and cockroaches, and got the cops and fire department called on them once a week and the landlord does nothing about it
    Advice to owner:
    Do something about the pests and unruly tenants in 1E
    Over 4 years ago
    Rent regulated building with quirks
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Rent regulated
    Friendly neighbors who have lived in the building/neighborhood for years. Lots of families.
    Big apartments, big windows, great natural light.
    Beautiful hardwood floors.
    Cons:
    Unfortunately the lovely pre war detailing has been painted over to absolute hell.
    Very hot in the summer, especially on higher floors
    Slow response from landlord about ANY request, from BUGS to WATER TEMPERATURE.
    Water temp is majorly faulty in the Fall/Spring. Cold water out of hot faucet for days/weeks.
    On site super is around all the time but rarely responds to anything not immediately pressing.
    I've had to file 311 complaints to get them to do anything.
    Advice to owner:
    Get another person to handle maintenance calls. Also provide monthly exterminator visits.

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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 5 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 78 Hawthorne Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.91 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    17
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 20, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from north at east wall door in the private hallway located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
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    Hazardous
    31
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 18, 2022: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at east wall and south wall approx. 8 sq. feet in the bathroom located at apt 4g, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east original violation 14680177 issued 17-nov-21 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    21
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 21, 2025: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 adm code -certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
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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
    J
    Joseph Sayegh
    2.4(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    S
    Solomon Sayegh
    2.9(4)
    Officer•
    3 Properties•113 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 14
    B
    Berkley Mills Partners LLC
    2.4(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    A
    Alfred Sayegh
    2.9(4)
    Lessee•
    3 Properties•113 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 14

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