259 Powers Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

Claimed

6 Units

Built in 1920

3 Floors

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
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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.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 2 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.5 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
2
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Mar 28, 2022: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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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
S
South 1 Holdings LLC
3.6(82)
Owner
Corporate Owner
Agent
43 Properties315 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
C
Charles Schwartz
3.6(86)
Site Manager
Head Officer
52 Properties417 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
G
Golden Powers LLC
2.6(11)
Owner
Corporate Owner
Agent
4 Properties21 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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--% of renters recommend this building

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-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews (4)

Over 1 year 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 2 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
Over 2 years ago
Eh alright maybe
Former Tenant
Pros:
Looks clean ?
Cons:
Pest infested, mngmt not very nice
Advice to owner:
Give a little more care to this building
Over 2 years ago
In Constant Repair
Former Tenant
Pros:
Quiet building with friendly and respectful neighbors.
Cons:
Building is structurally neglected and often left dirty. You have to hassle management for response when issues arise. Packages are stolen regularly from entrance.
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