270 Empire Boulevard,Brooklyn, NY 11225
77 Units
•Built in 1928
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 3
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
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In the past three years, this building had:
155 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 3 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.74 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
9
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 06, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
19
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Jan 17, 2024: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.17 and 27-2056.8 adm code - certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at east
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Immediately hazardous
29
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 06, 2024: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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
R
Robert Malek
2.9(22)
Officer•
14 Properties•715 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 34
V
Victor Chavez
2.5(5)
Site Manager•
1 Property•77 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
C
Cheryl Smith
2.8(81)
Agent•
Corporate Owner•
86 Properties•3315 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 158
R
Rachel Wolf
2.6(17)
Head Officer•
8 Properties•613 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 18
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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 (5)
2.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
We need a Super
Former Tenant
Pros:
Some neighbors are nice
Cons:
People need to know where to put their garbage. Need to work
Advice to owner:
Must listen to the tenantas when they call with a complain. Needs to come and ck to see how ppl are maintaing the apt. Too much is going on horders etc.
2.5 stars
Over 2 years ago
Rent stabilized for some trade-offs
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s inexpensive and some of the apartments are pretty newly renovated. A lot of the tenants have been there for a long time and the sense of community is strong.
Cons:
The elevator works maybe 55% of the time, and is always filthy because the super uses it to transport trash to the basement. There is often a massive pile of trash at the base of the main staircase collecting pests. Packages are almost always stolen, seriously I’ve lost so many packages I just have them sent to a friends house. Hallways are very dirty, walls gross and floors unswept. The lobby is pretty depressing. A houseless woman lives in the vestibule on cold days which is honestly fine but no one cleans up the space.
Advice to owner:
Get a super that does his job and cares about the building/older tenants. Do more to prevent package theft. Take a little pride in your property, it’s very historical but honestly it’s a total dump.
1.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Dirty, ongoing issues and non resposnive super
Former Tenant
Pros:
Apt is bright, high ceilings and very spacious
Cons:
Elevator goes out constantly, the super barely responds to concerns and ongoing issues with hot water/pressure. Packages get stolen constantly! I don’t think they report bed bug issues to the city so be careful!
3.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Unresponsive super, packages get stolen, negligent management
Former Tenant
Pros:
Large units
Ample heating
Garbage maintenance is decent
Ample heating
Garbage maintenance is decent
Cons:
Super NEVER responds, even though he lives on site
Did not fully prepare unit for move-in
People steal packages here
Elevator smells HORRIBLE
Other tenants have complained of pest problems (personally, I have been lucky)
Did not fully prepare unit for move-in
People steal packages here
Elevator smells HORRIBLE
Other tenants have complained of pest problems (personally, I have been lucky)
Advice to owner:
Get your super to respond. Install video cameras to see who is stealing packages.
3.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Super completely unresponsive
Former Tenant
Pros:
Huge unit, never cold, mostly pretty quiet.
Cons:
Super doesn’t answer phone or doorbell even though he is on-site, neighbors steal packages, water pressure is awful. I’ve heard from other neighbors that there’s a pest problem (although I haven’t experienced one).