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-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 420 Tompkins Avenue
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420 Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn is praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained amenities like a gym and laundry, and strong water pressure. Large, sunlit units with balconies and good design appeal to tenants. However, renters note concerns about management's responsiveness, package thefts, and neighborhood safety issues including noise from nearby bars and occasional break-ins. While neighbors are generally respectful, some find the location noisy and the walk to the subway sketchy at night. Security improvements, such as better front door measures and soundproofing, are frequently recommended to enhance resident comfort and safety.
Reviews (6)
4.38 stars
Over 1 year ago
A nice place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Location, cleanliness, amenities
Cons:
Could get loud depending on activities going on at Tompkins Ave
4.38 stars
Over 1 year ago
great neighborhood, ok management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large sized bedrooms, great daylight/sunlights, washing machines/dryers were regularly cleaned/maintained.
Cons:
Living room is miniscule. No solution when the building was repeatedly vandalized and packages constantly stolen by outsiders. Electricity bill unreasonably high throughout the year.
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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 420 Tompkins Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
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
0
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
0
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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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
T
Tompkins 420 Realty LLC
4.2(6)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•47 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
S
Shlomo Karpen
3.8(65)
Head Officer•
48 Properties•391 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 10
A
Abraham Karpen
4.2(6)
Site Manager•
1 Property•44 Units
Litigation History: No
Evictions: 0
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