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717 Avenue C
Kensington

717 Avenue C,
Brooklyn, NY 11218

24 Units

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Built in 1923

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4 Floors

1.9(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 717 Avenue C
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews indicate significant issues with cleanliness, pest control, and heating in the building at 717 Avenue C, Brooklyn. Tenants have reported problems such as mold, mice, roaches, and insufficient heat and hot water during cold periods. While some appreciate the location and access to public transportation, concerns about pest infestation, slow management responses, and unresolved maintenance issues persist. Recommendations include improved screening processes for tenants and more proactive management to address the building's age-related challenges. Overall, the building seems to have several critical maintenance and management issues that need urgent attention.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Worst Apartment I Ever Lived In
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The rent was cheap but not cheap enough to justify the toxicity in this building.
    Cons:
    Mold, mice, roaches, garbage, NO heat/hot water during freezing times, slow response times from management
    Advice to owner:
    Be a human being instead of a slumlord.
    Over 2 years ago
    Old and Pest-filled
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location is nice. Close to Cortelyou and other areas, access to both Q and F/G. Building is largely fine and price is suitable.
    Cons:
    Terrible pest management. Lots of issues with water damage that never really get fixed, because it's an old building.
    Advice to owner:
    Be a little more diligent about screening tenants.

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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 17 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 717 Avenue C is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.75 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    4
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 08, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    19
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 08, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and north wall in the kitchen located at apt a6, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    19
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 08, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt a6, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
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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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    707S Associates LLC
    1.9(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•24 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    I
    Ismael Gonzalez
    1.9(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•24 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    A
    Aaron Schwartz
    2.4(7)
    Shareholder•
    2 Properties•59 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    Y
    Yitzchak Shwartz
    2.2(12)
    Worst Landlord•
    Head Officer•
    5 Properties•89 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3

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