1655 Flatbush Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11210
634 Units
•Built in 1964
•20 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
395 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 195 violations which is 0.3 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is better than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
55Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
117Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
23Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Dec 04, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 2nd room from east located at apt b1511, 15th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''b''Nov sent out
Dec 12, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt b203, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 11, 2021Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at all the walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt b203, 2nd story, 4th apartment from west at northNov sent out
Oct 02, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2107, 18th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 02, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frames at the east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2107, 18th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 02, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall and window frame in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2107, 18th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Aug 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing doors at east closet in the 1st room from north located at apt a1104, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a1104, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 16, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing two doors at north closet in the foyer located at apt a1104, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Aug 16, 2020Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt a1104, 10th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 24, 2020Section 27-2005 adm code refit north bulkhead door leading to roof at public hall, 18th storyNov sent out
Mar 01, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material, east wall at public hall, 18th storyNov sent out
Mar 01, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 18th storyNov sent out
Feb 24, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit door to balcony in the 1st room from north located at apt c2101, 18th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 24, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt c2101, 18th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jan 03, 2019Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b1004, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 23, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall of bath in the 1st bathroom from east at south located at apt b1004, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 23, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective door at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt b1004, 10th story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 23, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt a1510, 15th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Jul 23, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north located at apt a1510, 15th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
May 21, 2018Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls, ceilings and trims in the entire apartment located at apt a510, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north , section at northNot complied with
May 21, 2018Section 27-2005 adm code refit the sliding closet doors in the 2nd room from east located at apt a510, 5th story, 4th apartment from west at north , section at northNot complied with
Oct 20, 2017Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Oct 20, 2017Section 27-2005 hmc: post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st storyNov sent out
Aug 21, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall wall in the private hallway located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 21, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 21, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 21, 2015Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Aug 21, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Jun 29, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code replace with new the broken or defective gasket at door at refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 29, 2015Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard in the entrance located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 29, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective dry rotted wood floor in the private hallway located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 29, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Jun 26, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the kitchen located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 26, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Jun 26, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt c505, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 12, 2015Section 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration of partition walls erected from floor to ceiling creating rooms in the 1st room from north located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 09, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
May 09, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall, east wall in the kitchen located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 09, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the private hallway located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 09, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the foyer located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 09, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall, south wall, east wall, north wall in the bathroom located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 09, 2015Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt a2108, 18th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Apr 10, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st storyNov sent out
Mar 31, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hallNov sent out
Mar 27, 2015Section 26-1103 admin. code: post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency''s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.Nov sent out
Oct 09, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from east at south located at apt a110, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 22, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code refit door of base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt a1204, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 22, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code refit closet door at east wall in the private hallway located at apt a1204, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 22, 2014Section 27-2005 adm code refit closet door at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt a1204, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 22, 2014Section 27-2043 adm code provide a lock and key to the entrance door of dwelling unit and, if a cl a multiple dwelling, also chain door guard located at apt a1204, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 22, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the bathroom , the kitchen , the 3rd room from north located at apt 120a, 12th story, 2nd apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 23, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a2110, 18th story, 4th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 25, 2013Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mechanical ventilator in the bathroom located at apt a2101, 18th story, 5th apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Apr 16, 2013Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north, the 2nd room from north at east, the kitchen , the 2nd room from north at west, the bathroom located at apt b1803, 18th story, 4th apartment from west at northNov 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
3.875 stars
Beautiful inaccessible outside space s
Former Tenant
Pros:
Neighbors are nice. Maintenance and (c) openigl...
Cons:
The pool has been closed (c) openigloo for 2 ye...
Advice to owner:
Fix the building and make spaces accessible aga...
4.125 stars
Not The Luxury Bldg It Should Be - But Not Bad
Former Tenant
Pros:
The building is peaceful and (c) openigloo frie...
Cons:
There are some rules and (c) openigloo regs tha...
Advice to owner:
The building Board, stop being dictatorial. The...
3.25 stars
Cute Outside, Nightmare Inside
Former Tenant
Pros:
24/7 Doorman
Quiet
Target Across (c) openig...
Cons:
Mice!
Roaches!
Water bugs dead all (c) openi...
Advice to owner:
This building needs work. The 24/7 doorman is t...