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Recent reviews for 109-25 Merrick Boulevard in Queens highlight severe cleanliness and management issues such as persistent garbage smells, pests, and lack of necessary security measures. Tenants express frustration over the deteriorating living conditions, with concerns about safety, hygiene, and maintenance deficiencies. While some appreciate certain amenities like inclusive utilities and heating, the prevalent issues overshadow any positives. The consensus leans towards not recommending the building due to its poor upkeep and overall unpleasant living environment, suggesting a serious need for improved management and maintenance practices to enhance residents' quality of life.
Reviews (4)
1.88 stars
Over 1 year ago
Don’t move here bldg mgmt does not care!
Former Tenant
Pros:
Size of units
Cons:
No laundry room, no security, no cameras, garbage smells the entire entrance every day, pea in elevator, no weekend janitor or porter.
Advice to owner:
Hire a cleaning and maintenance crew.
1 stars
Over 3 years ago
The owner should tear the building down
Former Tenant
Pros:
Gas and electric included
Cons:
The building is dirty people don’t care people shit piss in the hallways sleep on the roof rats roaches throughout the building the owners don’t care they just want their money
Advice to owner:
Tear the building down build a playground instead
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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 3 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 109-25 Merrick Boulevard is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.16 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
20
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 25, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall ( near apartment 2a ) at public hall, 3rd story
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Hazardous
33
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 28, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
25
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 23, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire mess glass approx 12' x 16'' at vestibule door at south
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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
Alert:
One of owners and associates from this building was on the Worst Landlord Watchlist
I
Isaac Dabakaroff
1.7(4)
Worst Landlord•
Head Officer•
2 Properties•133 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 6
N
Nati Aharonoff
1.7(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•67 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
M
109-15 Merrick Blvd Holdings LLC
1.7(4)
Corporate Owner•
6 Properties•151 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 7
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