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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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    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.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 week ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.41 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 717 Avenue C is better 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:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 25, 2024: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at upper shas window in the kitchen located at apt c2, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    8
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Mar 04, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches 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
    D
    Darnell Harris
    1.9(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•24 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    S
    707 S Associates LLC
    1.6(6)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    Agent•
    2 Properties•36 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 2
    A
    Aaron Schwartz
    2.4(7)
    Shareholder•
    2 Properties•59 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 3
    W
    West End Estate LLC
    2.1(19)
    Owner•
    Corporate Owner•
    Agent•
    7 Properties•211 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
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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)

    1 month 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 1 year 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.
    Over 2 years ago
    Terrible building review
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    No pros at all
    Cons:
    Building is infested with roaches and rats
    Barely any heat
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