2929 West 31 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11224

362 Units

Built in 1972

19 Floors

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Open Violations

A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from 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 223 violations which is 0.61 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
103Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
65Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Mar 18, 2024§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling near window ceiling in the 23rd room from north located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 22, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 21st room from north, the 22nd room from north, the private hallway , the 21st private hallway from north, the 21st bathroom from north located at apt 2b1, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the east wall in the 11th room from north at east located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 1 sq. ft at the west wall in the 21st private hallway from north located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color 1 sq. ft. at the north wall in the 31st room from north at east located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 16, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 11th room from north at east, the 11th private hallway from north, the 21st private hallway from north, the 23rd room from north, the 31st room from north at east, the 32nd room from north located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at west wall apprx 2 square feet and south wall apprx 2 square feet inside of closet at west wall at lower level in the 1st room from east located at apt 2h1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling apprx 3 square feet at south wall apprx 3 square feet at intermediat level in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and south wall. at intermediat level in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance at intermediat level in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall apprx 1 square feet at intermediat level in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department north wall at intermediat level in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls. at upper level in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at south wall at upper level in the 1st bathroom from north located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Feb 12, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance at upper level in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jan 23, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 14th storyNov sent out
Jan 23, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 6 sq ft at ceiling at public hall, 14th storyNov sent out
Jan 18, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall at public hall, 14th story, section at eastNov sent out
Jan 18, 2024§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at north wall approx. 3 sq. feet in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 14f5 lower level, 14th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNotice of issuance sent to tenant
Jan 18, 2024§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 14f5 lower level, 14th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Jan 18, 2024§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 14f5 lower level, 14th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at eastNov sent out
Jan 14, 2024§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the 1st room from east located at apt 2g1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
Dec 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4f4 lower level, 4th storyNov sent out
Nov 15, 2023§ 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 4f4, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 11th room from east at south, the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Oct 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 14th storyNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4h5, 4th story, 7th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4h5, 4th story, 7th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4h5, 4th story, 7th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 12, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets shower head at bathtub in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 4h5, 4th story, 7th apartment from south at westNov sent out
Oct 02, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 14th storyNov sent out
Sep 30, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling. at public hall, 12th storyNov sent out
Sep 19, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 12th room from east, the 21st room from east at south located at apt 2k1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at eastNov sent out
Sep 18, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at celing and west wall at public hall, 4th storyNov sent out
Sep 18, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective door handle in the terrace located at apt 4g4, 4th storyNov sent out
Aug 02, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective rubber gasket at bottom door refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 1st apartment from south at westNov sent out
Jul 22, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd bathroom from north, the 1st bathroom from north, the foyer , the 2nd room from north at west, the 1st room from north at west, the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4e4, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 14, 2023Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardent ceiling at public hall, 6th story, section ''north''Nov sent out
May 14, 2023Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 6th story, section ''north''Nov sent out
Mar 02, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code refit door at compactor closet at public hall, 6th storyFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Oct 17, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant ceiling at public hall, 12th story, section ''2930''Not complied with
Oct 17, 2022§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 12th story, section ''2930''Not complied with
Sep 07, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelian enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNov sent out
May 18, 2022Section 27-2005 adm code refit all wood doors at based cabinets in the kitchen located at apt 2e1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Feb 12, 2021§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall, 12th storyNot complied with
Jan 16, 2021Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective knob at entrance door in the 4th room from east located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''8f'', at westNot complied with
May 31, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2h1 mid level, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''exterior''False certification
Jan 02, 2019Section 27-2005 adm code refit lower sashes in all windows in the entire apartment located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jan 02, 2019Section 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 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from west at northNot complied with
Mar 31, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the private hallway located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Mar 31, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective counter balance lower sash south window at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Mar 31, 2017Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Mar 31, 2017Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north and east walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 8f1, 8th story, 3rd apartment from south at westNot complied with
Jun 02, 2016Section 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f4, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Jun 02, 2014Section 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling all levels in the entire apartment located at apt 2b2, 2nd storyNot complied with

Property Owners and Associates

Alex Arker
Shareholder
2.1(20)

67 Properties

4375 Units

Allan Arker
Shareholder
2.1(20)

69 Properties

4483 Units

Bronx Preservation Limited Partnership
Corporate Owner
2.1(18)

65 Properties

4138 Units

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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.

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Peeling paint everywhere
Former Tenant
Pros:
Elevators worked as usual
Cons:
The building is slowly starting (c) openigloo t...
terrible building
Former Tenant
Pros:
there are barely any pros. (c) openigloo living...
Cons:
water pressure is terrible if you (c) openigloo...
Advice to owner:
Pay attention to the 16th floor. No reason over...
maintenance don’t fix nothing
Former Tenant
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i can see my car (c) openigloo from the window
Cons:
the maintenance doesn’t fix nothing (c) openigl...
Advice to owner:
get new security guards fix broken apartments g...