Landlords with low open violation rates in Brooklyn

It means the landlord’s open-violation rate is below the citywide average when measured per unit. It is a comparison measure, not a statement that every building is free of open violations.

No. A landlord can have a below-average rate while a particular building still has open violations. Check the records for the address you are considering.

Use it as an initial screening point, then review the records for each relevant building. Consider violation types and status alongside renter feedback where available.

The filter describes a landlord’s open-violation rate per unit, so it may not describe conditions at one building. Check the individual building’s records before making a decision.

The page points you to what city records show, but a low rate alone does not establish the status of every violation. Review the building’s records for current status.

No. The rate reflects open violations in the records and does not predict a landlord’s future conduct. Use it with building-specific records and other available renter information.