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637 St Marks Avenue
Crown Heights

637 St Marks Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11216

30 Units

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Built in 1900

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4 Floors

2.5(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 637 St Marks Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 637 ST MARKS AVENUE in Brooklyn highlight fluctuations in management quality. Tenants appreciate prompt extermination services, clean stairwells, and friendly neighbors. However, issues with water temperature inconsistency and significant rent hikes have been a source of discontent. Another review describes a drastic decline in management quality, leading to unaddressed maintenance issues and utility payment problems. Renters stress the importance of proactive management support and issue resolution for a more satisfactory living experience. Overall, while some aspects are positive, consistent and reliable building management is crucial for tenant satisfaction.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 4 days ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    1.26 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 637 St Marks Avenue is worse than the city .
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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:
    Feb 25, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Hazardous
    23
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 25, 2025: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    11
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 20, 2025: 567 (c) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 hmc: abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at front yard
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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
    P
    Prospect Brooklyn Realty LLC
    2.2(18)
    Corporate Owner•
    5 Properties•99 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    B
    Bainbridge Brooklyn Realty LLC
    2.4(24)
    Corporate Owner•
    19 Properties•184 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    A
    Ari Koth
    2.4(24)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    21 Properties•186 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 5
    A
    Aron Lasker
    2.4(7)
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    3 Properties•63 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

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

    Reviews (3)

    Over 1 year ago
    Honestly, not that bad
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    We had monthly exterminator visits who would put anti-roach poison in all the cabinets, I had an in-unit combo washer dryer, the stairwells were kept decently clean and requests were tended to within a couple days max. I was also allowed to move in a few days early without any increase in rent. Never had any pest problems and, for the most part, my neighbors were friendly and kept to themselves.
    Cons:
    There were multiple time throughout the year where the water would be freezing cold without explanation - I would text the manager and it would always be resolved within a few hours, but it was so inconvenient and frustrating. As well, they increased my rent by like $1000 at the end of my lease so I had to move out!! It was barely worth the price I was paying for a 1-bedroom at the time ($2150) and definitely wasn't worth what they were going to be asking for (~$3000). If they had kept my rent the same or increased by $100, I would have stayed.
    Advice to owner:
    These rent hikes are insane!!! Also fix your goddamn boiler!
    Over 1 year ago
    Management does not exist
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building was great for the past couple years. Management was responsive and super was attentive BUT- keep reading
    Cons:
    Management went non existent 3/4 months ago. They fired the super and are non-responsive. Trash has been building up. Fire alarms are beeping. Bugs are in the hallways. If you’re curious about what an nyc apartment building will look like after humans go extinct and nature takes over, come check out our hallways. Best thing about this, management also stopped paying utilities. National grid has been posting bills on our front door for 17 THOUSAND dollars owed by the building management. They are threatening to shut off our heat and hot water. All because of this horrible management.
    Advice to owner:
    Do anything but nothing
    Over 3 years ago
    Management is Nonexistent
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Building is on a quite block and the apartment is renovated
    Cons:
    There’s basically no management or contact that you can reach. They are nonexistent and there is no super. The main number they have given us goes straight to voicemail and no one ever responds. The only way to get any maintainence done is to call 311. You are left on your own to deal with any issues and there are some major issues with the building such as: no heat and hot water in the winter time, roaches, broken mailboxes, broken lock on front door of building, broken buzzer, stolen mail and packages. They also go by SGW Properties when you are first looking at the apt so you aren’t able to gather more info on them. They really are scam artists.
    Advice to owner:
    Provide support to your tenants and be responsive. Fix building issues and provide maintanence.
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