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Johnson Avenue LLC

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Corporate Owner

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3 Properties

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44 Units

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3.5(4)
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
Review Summary for Johnson Avenue LLC
Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
Recent tenant reviews highlight buildings managed by JOHNSON AVENUE LLC are a mixed bag. While some tenants appreciate the competitive rent prices and spacious apartments, there are concerns about management cutting corners, slow responsiveness to issues, and frequent maintenance issues such as leaks and heating problems. Additionally, security issues like package theft and incorrect rent bills have been reported. Suggestions for improvement include better security measures, prompt issue resolution, and upgrades to heating and cooling systems. Despite some positive aspects, potential renters should be prepared for occasional inconveniences and management shortcomings.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 9 months ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.15 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.
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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:
Apr 17, 2024: (a) § hmc:file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
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Hazardous
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class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Immediately hazardous
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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
5
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
Nov 29, 2023: §27-2107 adm code owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code §27-2097 and is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
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156 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206
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Renter Recommendations

--% of renters recommend this building

--% of renters approve of this owner

Rents and Deposits

-- of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

Reviews (4)

Over 1 year ago
Pretty good, but management cuts corners
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Competitive rent prices
- Decent location
- Great super
Cons:
- Management does not like to spend money. They are always looking for cheap fixes.
- Packages get stolen
- I've reported two gas leaks; their cheap fix didn't work for long. This seems to be an issue others have had. You need to be on top of checking for this kind of stuff
Over 2 years ago
good stuff mostly
Former Tenant
Pros:
great sized living space, love the double outdoor space, elevator always worked, quality materials
Cons:
perpetual leak and the heating system doesn't feel the most efficient
Advice to owner:
nice reno in lobby
Over 3 years ago
Lots of issues, otherwise quite nice
Former Tenant
Pros:
Walls are thick, things are generally quiet. There are washer/dryers in the basement. Apartment is nice and pretty spacious.
Cons:
Every month or so something else breaks or leaks. Ceilings leak, air con units leak or break. The heater broke last winter and it took a few weeks to get fixed. We have had multiple appliances with gas leaks, and both times I was made to feel like I was imagining the gas smell. The leaks were supposedly fixed twice but weren’t actually fixed. It’s hard to get issues resolved, you need to be somewhat persistent.
Advice to owner:
Update the units with modern appliances for heat & air conditioning. Develop an internal system for resolving issues/fixed. Maybe a website where you are placed on a list or are updated with your ticket number/repair updates.
Over 3 years ago
Overpriced and management doesn’t care
Former Tenant
Pros:
The Super Adelso is wonderful, and does the best he can. The building has some nice amenities, including a small gym. Never had any issue with pests here.
Cons:
Actual management is basically unresponsive to any major issues that arise.

If you live here you WILL have your packages stolen, despite there being a separate package room with a code. Whoever breaks into the building (it happens regularly) has the code at this point.

Besides the building not being secure, having hot water was often an issue.

My neighbors had massive leaks and water damage from the roof despite the building being relatively new.

Between noisy neighbors in the back courtyard and construction out front, the building is anything but quiet. In building laundry was once out of order for multiple months despite there being multiple machines.

My rent bills were often incorrect.

Overall, the building is overpriced for what it is. Although it may look like a newer building, it is anything but.
Advice to owner:
Invest in security and construction that goes beyond adding communal rooms no one will use. Otherwise lower rent for tenants.