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31 Olive Street
East Williamsburg

31 Olive Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11211

3 Units

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Built in 1920

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3 Floors

1.7(4)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Evictions: 0
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 31 Olive Street
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 31 Olive Street, Brooklyn consistently highlight severe issues including poor cleanliness, inadequate garbage management, and unreliable heating. Tenants report problematic neighbors involved in illegal activities, leading to safety concerns, alongside problems with mold and broken appliances. Management responsiveness is frequently described as slow or ineffective. While the building is located in a decent neighborhood, these significant drawbacks, including pest issues and low water pressure, severely impact living conditions. Renters strongly advise against moving into this building due to unresolved maintenance problems and an unsafe environment. Overall, the building struggles with management and upkeep, making it an unfavorable choice for prospective tenants.

    Reviews (4)

    1 month ago
    DO NOT MOVE HERE
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The street is nice.
    Cons:
    Schizophrenic Meth Dealer on the second floor.
    Significant amounts of mold way above safety levels
    Bad management
    6 months ago
    Literally the worst 3 months of my life
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    NOTHING AT ALL
    Cons:
    HEROIN DEALER NEIGHBOR
    Advice to owner:
    None

    Building Ratings

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 31 Olive Street is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    21 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    23
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 03, 2025: § 27-2045 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    29
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 03, 2025: § 27-2005, 2006, 2037 hmc: properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    7
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Jul 03, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Missing information/filings
    4
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 19, 2025: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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    Property Owners and Associates
    A
    Arlind Lika
    1.7(4)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    L
    4 Lika LLC
    1.7(4)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•3 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    B
    Bill Lika
    2.4(7)
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•6 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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