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578 Union Street
Gowanus

578 Union Street,
Brooklyn, NY 11215

8 Units

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Built in 1920

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4 Floors

3.9(2)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
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    40 complaints
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    Open Violations
    A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311. The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed as resolved by the city.
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 1 day ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.37 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    6
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 25, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling east and west wall. at basement
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    Hazardous
    8
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 28, 2024: § 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 15 square feet at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    5
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 25, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
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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
    S
    692 St Marks LLC
    3.5(7)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•18 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    Joel Lefkowitz
    3.3(3)
    Site Manager•
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    J
    259 Jefferson St LLC
    3.4(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    U
    578 Union LLC
    3(15)
    Corporate Owner•
    10 Properties•55 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Building Ratings

    Cleanliness
    1 (unmanaged) to 5 (well managed)
    Garbage Management
    1 (poorly managed) to 5 (well organized)
    Heat
    1 (faulty) to 5 (working)
    Neighbors
    1 (loud / disrespectful) to 5 (friendly and considerate)
    Noise Levels
    1 (loud) to 5 (quiet)
    Owner Responsiveness
    1 (slow) to 5 (timely)
    Pest Control
    1 (lots of pests) to 5 (no pests)
    Water Pressure
    1 (weak) to 5 (strong)
    Cleanliness
    Garbage Management
    Heat
    Neighbors
    Noise Levels
    Owner Responsiveness
    Pest Control
    Water Pressure

    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 (2)

    Over 2 years ago
    Pretty solid
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to subway stop, renovated kitchen/bathroom
    Cons:
    Next to an auto shop, packages occasionally stolen
    Advice to owner:
    Cleanliness/security of entrance can be imoroved
    Over 2 years ago
    578 Union Street
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location is great.

    The rooftop has nice views
    Cons:
    There is a lot of movement in the building, people are constantly in and out.

    The building is not well maintained.

    On-site washing machine/dryer does not work.
    Advice to owner:
    Fix up the common areas and better maintain the building.