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553 Howard Avenue
Crown Heights

553 Howard Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11233

12 Units

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Built in 1910

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4 Floors

2(1)
Rent Stabilized Units: Unknown
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
Building Overview
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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 weeks ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    30.08 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    41
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 25, 2024: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and south wall at intermidiate landing between 1st and 2nd story at public hall stairs, 1st story
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    Hazardous
    167
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 17, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    151
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 17, 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 bulkhead door hinges at public hall stairs
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    Missing information/filings
    2
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Jan 31, 2023: section27-2153 adm code the premises has been selected to participate in the alternative enforcement program which may result in building-wide inspections, fees, and extensive repair work to correct violations and underlying conditions. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
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    553 Howard LLC
    2(1)
    Agent•
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    D
    David Weiberger
    2(1)
    Officer•
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•14 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 4
    B
    Bedstuy Holdings NY LLC
    2.5(10)
    Officer•
    Head Officer•
    27 Properties•126 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 7
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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 (1)

    Over 2 years ago
    Howard ave living
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Hard to find any
    Cons:
    They put these ridiculously tiny sinks in the bathroom. Management does not take issues seriously when it comes to pests. Saw roaches the day I moved in and have been seeing mice in the stairs/first floor. The heat doesn’t work in several units despite temperatures reaching 10 degrees out. They shut the water off constantly with no warning for up to 5 hours. Black mold in the bathroom.
    Advice to owner:
    Your inhumane neglect of the building and it’s tenants is despicable