Joseph Kaufman

Site Manager

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Head Officer

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Officer

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5 Properties

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30 Units

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3.9(2)

Evictions: 1

Litigation History: Yes

Open Violations

Only open violations from the last 10 years.

Data last updated 7 days ago.

The average number of violations per unit for this owner/associates across their portfolio is better than the city.

BUILDING AVERAGE:

0.5 violations per unit

NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:

0.81 violation per unit

Non-hazardous

class A

i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

MOST RECENT:

Nov 04, 2019: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair the broken or defective ,ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

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Hazardous

class B

i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

MOST RECENT:

Nov 04, 2021: § 27-2045 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

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Immediately hazardous

class C

i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

MOST RECENT:

Feb 07, 2024: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door at public hall, 3rd story

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Missing information/filings

class I

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

MOST RECENT:

No violation found...

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All Properties Associated with Joseph Kaufman

Bedford-Stuyvesant

1043 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

8 Units • 4 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Yes

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 0

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Williamsburg

181 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

6 Units • 4 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 0

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Bushwick

555 Hart Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

6 Units • 3 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 1

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Bedford-Stuyvesant

399 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

6 Units • 4 Floors

0(0)

Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown

Good Cause Eviction: Yes

Evictions: 0

Litigation History: Yes

1 Year Bedbug History: No

Reviews (2)

4 months ago

Great area, ok apartment

Former Tenant

Pros:

Best location and great storage and natural light

Cons:

High cost for no amenities

Over 2 years ago

Nice building in a great neighborhood but overpriced with persistent issues

Former Tenant

Pros:

Great location, basic building with solid construction, building manager is pretty responsive as long as it's not a holiday. Apt 3R stays very quiet despite being in a lively neighborhood. High ceilings and nice fixtures with good water pressure. No pest problems in the apartment in the past two years. Pet friendly.

Cons:

Ceiling in apt 3R leaks sometimes when it rains. Kitchen countertop is crumbling and moldy despite being "refinished" when we moved in. Hot water goes out about once a month, and if it is the sabbath or a Jewish holiday no one is available for maintenance issues. Laundry machines were broken about half the time I lived there (more than 2 years), garbage is not sorted between trash/recycling. Saw the occasional rat by the garbage cans which are kept inside the 1st floor of the building. Owner will attempt to skirt legal requirements on various things so make sure to read leases and renewals carefully, he will back down if you press him.

Advice to owner:

Since you've doubled the rents on every unit in the building, invest in some roof repairs and laundry machines that work. Also, hire someone for maintenance who will answer the phone during Jewish holidays.