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288 Bay 38 Street
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288 Bay 38 Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11214

140 Units

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Built in 1963

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6 Floors

2.3(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 12
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 288 Bay 38 Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 288 Bay 38 Street in Brooklyn highlight mixed experiences. While some appreciate the cleanliness and neighborly environment, concerns arise regarding pest control issues, unresponsive management, and maintenance issues like broken amenities. Suggestions include addressing tenant concerns promptly and improving overall maintenance standards. Renters caution against the building's pest infestation, unprofessional management, and maintenance issues. Despite some positives like location and helpful staff, potential tenants are advised to consider these drawbacks before deciding to reside in this building.

    Reviews (3)

    6 months ago
    It’s not the worst
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    No one bothers you
    Cons:
    There is an infestation
    Over 3 years ago
    Bay 38th Apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Super was very nice. Building was cleaned daily and in time.
    Cons:
    The bell didnt work my entire year working there. Laundry room would always break down. Roaches galore
    Advice to owner:
    Listen to the tenants more and help fix their problems not jus let them pile up and try to rush to get em done last minute

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 288 Bay 38 Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.19 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    13
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 22, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing safety cover for electrical outlet at west wall at public hall, 5th story, section at west
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    Hazardous
    98
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 23, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air-conditioning unit protruding beyond window sill more than 4.5 inches ,3rd from east at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
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    Immediately hazardous
    56
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 22, 2025: § 27-2043.1 hmc install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 6h, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at west
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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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    Robert Izsak
    2.5(9)
    Worst Landlord•
    Agent•
    12 Properties•730 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 67
    M
    Max Rovt
    2.5(9)
    Officer•
    11 Properties•692 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 67
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    Oxford Ii Realty LLC
    2.3(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•140 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 12

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