What do tenants say about First Langston Development Corp?

First Langston Development Corp has an average tenant rating of 4.5 out of 5 across 1 reviews.

How many violations does First Langston Development Corp have across their portfolio?

Buildings managed by First Langston Development Corp average 0.2 open violations per unit, fewer than the citywide average of 0.81.

Would renters recommend buildings managed by First Langston Development Corp?

100% of tenants who reviewed buildings managed by First Langston Development Corp would recommend living there.

Has First Langston Development Corp had any litigation cases?

First Langston Development Corp has 2 housing court litigation cases across their portfolio.

Has First Langston Development Corp had any evictions?

First Langston Development Corp has no recorded evictions across their portfolio.

How many buildings does First Langston Development Corp own or manage?

First Langston Development Corp owns or manages 2 buildings totalling 10 units.

Is First Langston Development Corp responsive to tenants?

100% of tenants who reviewed a building managed by First Langston Development Corp approve of how it is run.

Is First Langston Development Corp on the worst landlords list?

First Langston Development Corp has not appeared on the NYC worst landlords list.

First Langston Development Corp

Owner·2 buildings·10 units

4.5

1 reviews

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About First Langston Development Corp

First Langston Development Corp is a mixed-profile owner. Across their buildings, tenants rate them 4.5/5 across 1 review, with 100% recommending their buildings and 100% approving of them as an owner or associate. Their portfolio records 0 evictions, 2 open violations, and 2 litigation cases. Data last updated September 8, 2026. Associated with 2 buildings and 10 units across Brooklyn, First Langston Development Corp is an owner responsible for a portfolio that spans construction eras from the 1880s to the 1900s, reflecting multiple generations of development. The portfolio spans multiple neighborhoods across Brooklyn, including Bedford-Stuyvesant and Crown Heights. The buildings are mostly low-rise and do not have any rent-stabilized apartments. Prospective renters can find building-level ratings, reviews, and open-data records on the associated building pages.

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Reviews

Former tenant·Over 3 years ago

Lovely old brownstone

Pros

Beautiful building from 1885. Close to Fulton street yet still very quiet. Landlord is incredibly sweet and responsible

Cons

Interiors do not show original details. Entryway and halls could be nicer.

Advice to the owners

Buildings associated with FIRST LANGSTON DEVELOPMENT CORP

138 Hancock Street

4.5(1)

Bedford-Stuyvesant

169 Kingston Avenue

Crown Heights

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Cleanliness

Trash management

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Water pressure

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Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit for this owner or associate is better than the city average.

Owner average0.20Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

0Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

0Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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