183 Gelston Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11209
31 Units
•Built in 1926
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
20 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 155 violations which is 5 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
32Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
79Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
44Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Jan 26, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq ft at west wall and approx 2 sq ft at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt d3, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at eastCiv14 mailed
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a4, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jan 25, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at south, the kitchen , the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Apr 05, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code refit building entrance door at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Apr 05, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 20, 2022Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
May 10, 2022Section 27-2104 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Dec 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from east at south wall in the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 16, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from north at east wall door in the foyer located at apt a4, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 16, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at south, the private hallway located at apt a4, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 06, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 26, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on south wall in the bathroom located at apt b7, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 26, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the cracks throughout apt. at the ceiling & walls in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov certified late
Jun 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code refit entrance door in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 01, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective entrance door in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c7, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section at eastNov sent out
Sep 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective sink counter top in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective door in the bathroom located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vynle floor covering in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 01, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit front door in the entrance located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 29, 2016Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a4, 1st story, apartment at northNot complied with
Aug 20, 2015Section 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Aug 20, 2015Section 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. at public hall, 1st storyInvalid certification
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing knob at east one closet's door in the private hallway located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing knob at north one door in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective saddle at apartment's entrance door in the foyer located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 2nd closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the 2nd closet from east at south wall wall in the foyer located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 08, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway located at apt 7c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at eastNov 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
2.25 stars
Good area bad management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Area is good
Cons:
The management takes advantage of (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
People before business
2.25 stars
Objective Evaluation of the property
Former Tenant
Pros:
Super is approachable and responsive (c) openig...
Cons:
The owner and the MANAGEMENT (c) openigloo have...
Advice to owner:
Please change the people working in your manage...