537 Ovington Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11209
62 Units
•Built in 1927
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
121 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 84 violations which is 1.35 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
23Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
51Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
10Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Apr 12, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarted material at north and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Apr 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north and east wall at public hall stairs, 4th storyNov sent out
Oct 02, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Apr 19, 2023Section 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 d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''#545''Nov sent out
Dec 13, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in bulkhead at public hall, section ''545''Nov sent out
May 10, 2021Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder ...missing... at 2nd fire escape from north at westNov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window sill at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window sill at south wall in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window sill at east wall in the kitchen located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit the bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 4th story, section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 19, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at bulkhead leading to roof. at public hall, 4th story, section ''545''Nov sent out
Oct 03, 2020Section 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 b9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 31, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''545''Nov sent out
Jan 06, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective latch set at entrance door in the bathroom located at apt c12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at northeastNov sent out
Jan 06, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing handle at entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt c12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at northeastNov sent out
Jan 06, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall in the bathroom located at apt c12, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at northeastNov sent out
Oct 07, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department south window stool in the 1st room from north at west located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 07, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east window stool in the kitchen located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 07, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department east window stool in the bathroom located at apt d10, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 02, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt c11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
May 02, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c11, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at southNov sent out
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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
1.625 stars
Neglectful Super and Landlord
Former Tenant
Pros:
The only thing I love (c) openigloo about livin...
Cons:
Super lives on site with (c) openigloo his enti...
Advice to owner:
Maintain your building and get a new super!
1 stars
DO RENT HERE
Former Tenant
Pros:
THERE IS NOTHING I CAN (c) openigloo POST THAT ...
Cons:
YOU ARE LUCKY IF THE (c) openigloo SUPER CLEANS...
Advice to owner:
NO ADVICE HERE I'M QUITE SURE THEY KNOW WHATS G...
3 stars
Do not rent in 537-545!
Former Tenant
Pros:
There's no pro I can (c) openigloo think of tha...
Cons:
The super and his family (c) openigloo run this...
Advice to owner:
How many reviews here alone complain about the ...
2.125 stars
Run away from Dean Street Associates and Meridian Properties
Former Tenant
Pros:
Like the location.
Cons:
Owner is unresponsive. Super (c) openigloo is ...