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24 Lawton St
Bushwick

24 Lawton St,
Brooklyn, NY 11221

48 Units

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Built in 2007

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6 Floors

3.2(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 24 Lawton St
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 24 Lawton St, Brooklyn, NY 11221 highlight a mix of experiences. Some praise the amenities, price, and cleanliness, while others mention noise from neighbors, poor pest control, and unresponsive management post-pandemic. Common advice includes improving maintenance, addressing pest issues, and enhancing communication. Despite some drawbacks, many renters recommend the building for its outdoor space, reasonable rent, and general living conditions. Addressing maintenance issues promptly and enhancing responsiveness could further improve the overall living experience at this location.

    Reviews (5)

    4 months ago
    Generally an excellent place
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Hard to beat the amenities and price here.
    Cons:
    Thin walls in some areas spread both sound and vibration. Worth staying and figuring it out because unlikely you'll find something better.
    Over 1 year ago
    Noisy neighbors & dirty hallways
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Outside looks nice
    Cons:
    Rarely have pest control. Hallways always dirty. Neighbors kids running around all hours of the night and throw poop in recycling cans. Fruit flies from neighbors fruit business. Packages stolen regularly by same thief. Windows leak when raining.
    Advice to owner:
    Please get and pay for an experience handyman

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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 6 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 24 Lawton St is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.45 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    4
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 22, 2025: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Hazardous
    9
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 02, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventalation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
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    Immediately hazardous
    9
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 22, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 2nd story
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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
    G
    George Kelesidis
    3.2(5)
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•61 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 8
    L
    18 Lawton LLC
    3.2(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    D
    Demetris Drakonakis
    3.2(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•48 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5

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