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119-37 Metropolitan Avenue
Kew Gardens

119-37 Metropolitan Avenue,
Queens, NY 11415

96 Units

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Built in 1925

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6 Floors

3.4(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 119-37 Metropolitan Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 119-37 Metropolitan Avenue highlight friendly staff, updated laundry facilities, and positive security measures like CCTV. However, concerns arise over low water pressure, slow elevators, and inconsistent heating. Suggestions include elevator upgrades and enhanced trash area management. Overall, residents appreciate the building's cleanliness, responsive management, and pest control efforts. Some tenants suggest infrastructure updates for improved living conditions. Despite minor drawbacks, tenants generally approve of the owner and recommend staying due to the safe environment and amenities offered.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 4 years ago
    Decent Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Lived in this building 10 years ago, left and returned 2 years ago. Friendly staff and superintendent. Laundry in building (recently updated to a cashless system). CCTV was installed.
    Cons:
    Low water pressure, slow elevator.
    Advice to owner:
    Like the recent upgrades. The elevators need work though.
    Over 4 years ago
    Older Building
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Laundry in basement available during day time, Elevators, Nice staff
    Cons:
    Older elevator, sometimes heat not delivered throughout the night.
    Advice to owner:
    Building hasn’t changed much in the 12 years. Needs some upgrading.

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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 hours ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 119-37 Metropolitan Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.06 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    2
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 07, 2018: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling and walls in the kitchenette located at apt 1b, 1st story, section at west
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    Hazardous
    2
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 15, 2025: § 27-2024 adm code provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    2
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 15, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code & 309 m/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section at east
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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
    L
    Leonard Zangas
    3.9(13)
    Head Officer•
    105 Properties•2445 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 38
    K
    Kew-met LLC
    3.4(3)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•96 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    P
    Peter Mesos
    3.5(7)
    Officer•
    32 Properties•889 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 19
    F
    Frank Alba
    3.4(3)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•96 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4

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