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217 East 16 Street
Prospect Park South

217 East 16 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

16 Units

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Built in 1915

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4 Floors

3.7(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Review Summary for 217 East 16 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 217 East 16 Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 highlight proximity to subway, responsive super, and spacious apartments as positives. Some issues mentioned include roaches, occasional heat problems, and challenges reaching the landlord. Suggestions for improvement include better pest control and landlord responsiveness. Despite minor drawbacks like pests and delays in repairs, tenants generally recommend the building for its comfortable rooms and safe, quiet environment, making it a suitable choice for those seeking convenience and sizeable living spaces in a pleasant neighborhood.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    building is fine not great
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    close to subway, super was nice and responsive, large apartments
    Cons:
    roaches, heat unpredictable, landlord hard to reach sometimes but would take care of stuff as issues popped up eventually
    Over 1 year ago
    Solid with minor issues
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Proximity to train
    Beautiful neighborhood
    Safe block
    Lots of sunlight
    Overall comfortable and good sized rooms
    Safe & quiet building
    Cons:
    Pests are an issue
    Sometimes a long delay to get repairs fixed
    No notice or sometimes explanation when essential utilities like gas or water have had to be shut off
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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 7 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 217 East 16 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.37 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    5
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 28, 2024: § 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 suspended ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    9
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 02, 2024: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt h, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    8
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Apr 29, 2024: § 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 d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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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
    C
    Charles Rosenwasser
    3.7(3)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    C
    Charles Rosemasser
    3.7(3)
    Officer•
    2 Properties•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    E
    217 E 16TH LLC
    3.7(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Jacek Krakowiak
    3.7(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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