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259 Powers Street
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259 Powers Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Claimed
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6 Units

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Built in 1920

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3 Floors

2(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 259 Powers Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 259 POWERS STREET in Brooklyn, NY 11211 indicate significant concerns with cleanliness, pest infestations, and unresponsive management. The building suffers from a rat and pest problem, impacting tenants' comfort and safety. The lack of maintenance and cleanliness is highlighted, with some residents expressing fear due to the neglected conditions of the building. While some appreciate the location and quiet neighbors, the general sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction and a call for improved management and living conditions. Prospects should be cautious about the building's current state before considering residency.

    Reviews (4)

    Over 2 years ago
    Rat Neighbors for you!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Location is nice
    Cons:
    Sometimes I’m afraid to enter my building because of the swarm of rats in the garbage cans
    Advice to owner:
    Be a little more responsive when your tenants ask for help.
    Over 3 years ago
    Infestation of Rats / flys
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The microwave and fridge and stove are good
    Cons:
    Rats rats , roaches , house
    Flies,
    Advice to owner:
    Make apartments livable for tenants

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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 7 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 259 Powers Street is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.16 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    0
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Hazardous
    1
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jun 01, 2023: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling, north, east, and west walls (approx. 5 sq. ft.) in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 15691699 issued 30-jan-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
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    Immediately hazardous
    0
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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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
    C
    Charles Schwartz
    3.7(90)
    Site Manager•
    50 Properties•410 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
    G
    Golden Powers LLC
    2.6(10)
    Corporate Owner•
    3 Properties•16 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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