542 Saint Marks Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11238
36 Units
•Built in 2007
•8 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 542 Saint Marks Avenue
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews for 542 Saint Marks Avenue in Brooklyn praise the unique unit designs, friendly neighbors, and convenient location. However, issues with unresponsive management, particularly in addressing HVAC and water leakage problems, have caused dissatisfaction among tenants. Suggestions to improve owner responsiveness and address maintenance issues promptly have been highlighted. Despite positive aspects like a hardworking superintendent and well-maintained units, noise from nearby trains and thin walls affecting privacy have been noted. Overall, while the building has its charms, addressing maintenance concerns and improving management responsiveness would enhance the living experience for residents.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 1 week ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.27 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit at 542 Saint Marks Avenue is better than the city.
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
6
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Feb 25, 2025: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 401, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
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Immediately hazardous
4
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Mar 06, 2025: § 27-2029 adm code provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 401, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''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
P
Plaza Management
3(25)
Agent•
19 Properties•399 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
A
Armando Velasquez
3.3(4)
Site Manager•
2 Properties•36 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
B
168 Bpc Retail Partners LLC
3.3(50)
Head Officer•
26 Properties•658 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 32
B
Benny Shlaff
3.3(6)
Head Officer•
3 Properties•44 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
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--% of renters recommend this building
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews (4)
3 stars
Over 2 years ago
Living here is like camping
Former Tenant
Pros:
The units are really unique and beautifully designed. All neighbors are incredibly kind and friendly. Appliances are mostly new and well designed. Location is great. Super is sweet and responsive.
Cons:
The landlord is almost completely unresponsive to tenants' concerns. We have a major issue with the HVAC unit in our apartment that has been unresolved for at least 8 weeks, leaving us without AC or heat. Every single call to the management company has gone unanswered.
Advice to owner:
Call your tenants back! When we say the apartment is uninhabitable, take that seriously and fix the problem.
2.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Refused to fix HVAC system
Former Tenant
Pros:
The units are relatively modern (just over ten years old) and the floors are easy to clean.
Cons:
We flagged that our HVAC system broke two months ago and the management company refused to take any steps to fix it.
Advice to owner:
Fix things in the unit.
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Do Not Rent Here!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Great location and nice to have a duplex 1br with private outdoor space
Cons:
-The entire unit was heated / cooled by two small in wall units that took Ages to heat it cool the large space. And if you left them on / on auto while outside, the electric bill was ridiculously high
-my unit had a persistent leak directly above the bed that was never fixed. I found out that the previous tenant in my unit moved out bc they never fixed it over a year of him asking. They simply plastered over it before I moved in and pretended it was a new issue when the first rain flooded my bedroom. After a year of trying to get them to fix it - which they never did - I moved out early. They simply plastered over it and the next tenant had the same issue. This was a major leak. Every time it rained or snow melted, water would flood the bed and bedroom. The whole unit became moldy. DO NOT RENT HERE!
-my unit had a persistent leak directly above the bed that was never fixed. I found out that the previous tenant in my unit moved out bc they never fixed it over a year of him asking. They simply plastered over it before I moved in and pretended it was a new issue when the first rain flooded my bedroom. After a year of trying to get them to fix it - which they never did - I moved out early. They simply plastered over it and the next tenant had the same issue. This was a major leak. Every time it rained or snow melted, water would flood the bed and bedroom. The whole unit became moldy. DO NOT RENT HERE!
Advice to owner:
Fix the issues. I considered legal action.
3.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Great place to live with minor issues
Former Tenant
Pros:
- the super works hard, is a constant friendly presence, and a great neighbor (his holiday parties are legendary)
- well maintained and clean building
- comfortable units
- no issues with pests at all
- fantastic location
- modern and unique layout and aesthetic
- some amenities (parking garage, washer/dryer in unit, small outdoor space)
- we would have stayed forever, but needed more space
- well maintained and clean building
- comfortable units
- no issues with pests at all
- fantastic location
- modern and unique layout and aesthetic
- some amenities (parking garage, washer/dryer in unit, small outdoor space)
- we would have stayed forever, but needed more space
Cons:
- units are fairly small
- the elevated shuttle train is very close so you hear it rumble by every 15-30 minutes. It’s not incredibly loud, and it starts to blend in to where you don’t notice it, but it is a constant presence
- walls can be thin so you can hear your neighbors quite easily. Especially with the layout (duplex with bedroom on bottom). If a neighbor comes home late their slamming door and high heels sound like they are right next to your head.
- dog friendly building, so you hear barking all the time.
- the elevated shuttle train is very close so you hear it rumble by every 15-30 minutes. It’s not incredibly loud, and it starts to blend in to where you don’t notice it, but it is a constant presence
- walls can be thin so you can hear your neighbors quite easily. Especially with the layout (duplex with bedroom on bottom). If a neighbor comes home late their slamming door and high heels sound like they are right next to your head.
- dog friendly building, so you hear barking all the time.
Advice to owner:
Send a notice to neighbors requesting the shut their doors quietly and stop letting them slam shut
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