Which neighborhood does 442 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 fall under?

In the neighborhood Stuyvesant Heights, New York

Does 442 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 have any open violations?

This building has 32 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 442 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Bedford-Stuyvesant Stuyvesant Heights442 Decatur Street

442 Decatur Street

Stuyvesant Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11233

32 units·4 floors·Built in 1910

2.5

6 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews of 442 Decatur Street highlight its central location in Bed-Stuy and some well-sized, updated apartments with in-unit amenities like dishwashers and laundry. However, persistent issues severely impact the living experience. Tenants report frequent package theft, poor garbage management, ongoing pest infestations, intermittent heating problems, and low water pressure. Noise levels and neighbors generally receive low marks, with security concerns due to hallway smoking and messes. Management responsiveness is consistently criticized as slow or absent, especially during urgent maintenance needs. Renters advise significant improvements in security, cleaning staff, and owner communication to make the building more livable and appealing.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 months ago

Other side of the tracks

Pros

Close to the train, a handful of great restaurants nearby, diverse and vibrant neighborhood on a good day

Cons

Noisy neighbors, Package stealing, Smoking on the hallways, no security, and folks don't pick up after their dogs, garbage always a mess, and slow response to issues with maintenance and pest control.

Advice to the owners

Security necessary, more staff for cleaning, and responsiveness must be improved

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Not bad of a place

Pros

Centrally located in bedstuy

Cons

Packages get robbed too easily in building

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 4 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is worse than the city average.

Building average1.00Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

11Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

19Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

2Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Does this building have an elevator?

13 hours ago

Answer

Hi! I'm looking to move into an apartment immediately with my son who starts school. Does the building take pets? We have three. Is there a charge for them? Is there a broker fee? Does the apartment have a dishwasher? WHich one is it? The one with the kitchen bar? I'm very interested! Call me at 609-375-4927. Orly

2 months ago