185 Erasmus Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11226
78 Units
•Built in 1937
•6 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
1000 complaints
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Open Violations
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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 125 violations which is 1.6 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
21Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
76Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
28Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Aug 13, 2023§ 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 certified on time
Aug 11, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt b11, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at northCiv14 mailed
Aug 11, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... on north wall ( approx 3 sq ft), west wall (approx 3 sq ft) in the kitchen located at apt b11, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from west at northCiv14 mailed
Jul 14, 2023§ 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 f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the kitchen located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (approx. 1 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at ceiling above steam riser at west wall in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the bathroom located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southNov sent out
Jul 09, 2023§ 27-2014 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies at all stories at building front at fire escapeNov sent out
Sep 15, 2020§ 27-2011 adm code cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the caulking ,grout joint and ceramic surface of visible (mold)at south and east wall in the bathroom located at apt c8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at northNov sent out
Jul 07, 2020§ 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 e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 03, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the foyer located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 03, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt e4, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 24, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt c8, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at northInvalid certification
Feb 27, 2018§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from front entrance of building 1st story to panel in the foyer located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 01, 2018§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 10, 2014§ 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 partition wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt f5, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 10, 2014§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls & ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt f5, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 04, 2014§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings, walls and trim in the entire apartment located at apt f5, 6th story, 3rd apartment from east at south , section 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
3 stars
Nice location, but a little sus
Former Tenant
Pros:
Spacious, 2 baths, nice location.
Cons:
Pushy agents, noisy.
1 stars
Dirty building, Poor Security, becoming a city program building..
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location to public transportation restaurants (...
Cons:
Dirty elevator and building stairs.
Dirty (c) o...
Advice to owner:
Improve cleanliness and security of the buildin...