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844 Flatbush Avenue
Flatbush

844 Flatbush Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

12 Units

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Built in 1914

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4 Floors

2.3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 844 Flatbush Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants unanimously advise against renting at 844 Flatbush Avenue due to severe issues. Reviews mention chronic pest infestations with roaches and rats, ongoing leaks, package theft, and unresponsive management. Tenants faced safety hazards like faulty wiring, lack of smoke detectors, and doors left open. Despite some positive mentions like friendly neighbors, the consensus is overwhelmingly negative, warning others to steer clear. Advise to the management stresses the importance of tenant welfare over profits. Rent stabilization isn't deemed enough to justify the building's numerous maintenance and safety shortcomings.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 15 hours ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.91 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 844 Flatbush Avenue is worse than the city .
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    Non-hazardous
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    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 10, 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.
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 27, 2025: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    8
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 27, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at hot water fixture in the kitchen located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south 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
    P
    1163 Prospect Realty
    2.7(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    7 Properties•49 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    E
    Elliot Romano
    2.3(3)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    1 Property•12 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    N
    Neil Smilen
    2.3(3)
    Officer•
    3 Properties•29 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    F
    844 Flatbush Propety LLC
    2.3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•20 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    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 (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Avoid at all costs
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    rent stabilized (but not worth it)
    Cons:
    Rate in the walls and basement for 2 years.
    Roaches everywhere you look.
    Ceiling leaks and needed replaced (took almost 2 years to be fixed)
    Mold in ceiling from leaks.
    Package theft.
    LOUD aggressive neighbor.
    Absolutely no response from landlords/super.
    NO smoke detector for almost a year.
    Unsafe water temps.
    Faulty wiring.
    No self closing doors (HUGE fire hazard)
    Front doors left open constantly.
    Absolutely filthy basement and lobby.
    Advice to owner:
    No advice. You’re getting SUED.
    Over 1 year ago
    Beware & Look Elsewhere
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    My neighbors are cool.
    Space was small, but functional.
    Cons:
    Light fixtures are messed up and never fixed.
    There is an ongoing leak in my apartment and I can’t use the bathroom anymore.
    There was a rat in the lobby.
    Package theft is guaranteed.
    Management isn’t going to be helpful.
    People leave the doors open.
    I didn’t have a carbon monoxide or smoke detector when we moved in.
    Advice to owner:
    We are humans, not dollar signs you can neglect.
    Over 2 years ago
    DO NOT RENT IN THIS BUILDING
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Barely anything to say
    Cons:
    Major infestation with roaches and rats. I saw a few roaches when touring but was told they just fumigated so thats why they were there. Turns out they never even inspected the unit after the last tenant moved out. The day I moved in I found roaches EVERYWHERE. I found a dead rat. I was absolutely disgusted and management did not care until I demanded I be released from the lease. I had every right to be released as ownership violated multiple city codes and rented the unit under false pretenses.
    Advice to owner:
    Give a shit about your tenants and dont be such horrible callous human beings that only care about money
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