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1836 Caton Avenue
Prospect Park South

1836 Caton Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

84 Units

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Built in 1926

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6 Floors

3.4(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 1836 Caton Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 1836 Caton Avenue in Brooklyn, NY highlight varying experiences. Tenants appreciate the convenient location near the Church Ave station and the diverse community. Positive aspects include the cultural environment and good water pressure. However, concerns are raised about poor cleanliness, pest issues, and delayed responses from the owner. Suggestions include consistent pest control and regular building upgrades. While some approve of the owner and recommend the building, others point out ignored violations and maintenance issues that need urgent attention. Overall, improvements in maintenance and responsiveness are crucial for a better living experience.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.7 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 1836 Caton Avenue is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
    22
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 11, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchenette located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
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    Hazardous
    71
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 11, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly secure the loose electrical outlet at west wall in the foyer located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
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    Immediately hazardous
    50
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 11, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5g, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''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
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    Alert:
    One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
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    Jonathan Samet
    3.1(10)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•164 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 9
    E
    Elliot Serouya
    3.4(4)
    Worst Landlord•
    Owner•
    4 Properties•227 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 16
    F
    Franciso DE LA Cruz Pena
    3.4(4)
    Site Manager•
    Officer•
    1 Property•84 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
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    Us Realty Corp
    2.9(56)
    Agent•
    54 Properties•1607 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 59
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    Building Ratings

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    Pest Control
    Water Pressure

    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)

    Over 1 year ago
    2022 Worst landlord: number 39
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The tenants are all great, being right next to the Church ave station is very convenient. Some apartments are renovated-ish.
    Cons:
    There is an obscene amount of open HPD violations that are ignored such as: faulty elevators people get stuck in, rodents and roaches, leaking ceilings, water being cut off from the whole building with no / short notice, etc. Tenants have had to organize in order to have basic needs met!
    Advice to owner:
    Meet our demands and provide livable housing to all tenants.
    Over 2 years ago
    Home is where the heart is
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Same block as train
    Amazing community and environment
    Cultural environment
    Amazing restaurants, clothing stores, and other establishments
    Laundromat!
    Cons:
    It can be pest but once controlled the problem is solved. Same for waterbugs is the summertime.
    Advice to owner:
    Can be more consistent
    Over 2 years ago
    7 year tenant review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    1. Spacious rooms, especially bedroom and living room.
    2. Eric is a wonderful porter and works hard at his job.
    Cons:
    1. Noise levels of neighbors outside.
    2. Right by a train so tons of pedestrian traffic.
    3. Rats starting to come in the front because people leave trash in the front of the building.
    Advice to owner:
    A building upgrade every few years won't hurt.
    Over 2 years ago
    Good, needs some work
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Manager was pretty responsive
    Cons:
    No trash chutes, roaches
    Advice to owner:
    Step up extermination, really work to keep halls clean.
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