159 South 2 Street,Brooklyn, NY 11211
21 Units
•Built in 1907
•5 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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In the past three years, this building had:
34 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:
0.71 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2021: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at riser top in the 1st room from north located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Hazardous
9
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Apr 25, 2022: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 10, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
4
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
May 25, 2023: § 27-2044 adm code provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall other than apt main entrance door from door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
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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
J
Jam Realty Corp
3.2(2)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•24 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
J
Jair Gutierrez
3.2(2)
Site Manager•
Agent•
1 Property•21 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
M
Marla Siegel
3.2(2)
Head Officer•
3 Properties•22 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
P
Piotr Wyrwas
3.2(2)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•25 UnitsLitigation 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
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Pest Control
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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)
3.5 stars
5 months ago
Great building with some rent stabilized units, not many complaints
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very good and communicative management, has a great ticketing system for requesting repairs and support. Offers pest control services each month. Relatively quiet building (you do live by a fire station though) with nice neighbors. Packages used to get stolen but this has improved a lot in the past 2 years. Enjoyed living here!
Cons:
Poor water pressure and showers constantly turning freezing or boiling with little control.
2.88 stars
Over 2 years ago
Location is great! Building is old & needs some love!
Former Tenant
Pros:
•100+ Year Old Building with lots of charm.
•Great Location on the Southside of Williamsburg.
•Rooftop Access via the adjacent building with stunning views of NYC.
•Fantastic & Responsive Building Superintendent.
•Exposed Brick Walls in some apartments.
•Building is next door to a Firehouse.
•3 blocks to beautiful Domino Park.
•15 minute walk to McCarren Park.
•10 minute walk to Bedford Ave L-Train Subway Stop.
•11 minute walk to Marcy Ave J+M+Z-Train Subway Stop.
•1 minute walk to B62 Bus Stop at either Bedford Ave or Driggs Ave.
•Delicious restaurants in the area.
•Visit the cool shops and vintage wonderlands.
•Easy access to the Williamsburg Bridge Walking Path & Bike Path.
•NYC Water Ferry Access is available on the Southside and Northside.
•Great Location on the Southside of Williamsburg.
•Rooftop Access via the adjacent building with stunning views of NYC.
•Fantastic & Responsive Building Superintendent.
•Exposed Brick Walls in some apartments.
•Building is next door to a Firehouse.
•3 blocks to beautiful Domino Park.
•15 minute walk to McCarren Park.
•10 minute walk to Bedford Ave L-Train Subway Stop.
•11 minute walk to Marcy Ave J+M+Z-Train Subway Stop.
•1 minute walk to B62 Bus Stop at either Bedford Ave or Driggs Ave.
•Delicious restaurants in the area.
•Visit the cool shops and vintage wonderlands.
•Easy access to the Williamsburg Bridge Walking Path & Bike Path.
•NYC Water Ferry Access is available on the Southside and Northside.
Cons:
•Late Night/Loud Conversations on the Front Stoop Steps
•People from other buildings in the area smoking on the Stoop Steps and talking very loudly.
•The Stoop Steps and Front Entrance Area need to be painted and are due for a deep cleaning. It is very dirty and dusty.
•There are no buzzers outside the front doors to let people in to the building.
•There is no lock for the inside Double Door once you enter the building’s main door.
•No Roof Access from this building, but you can enter the adjacent building through the alleyway since the buildings are connected and gain rooftop access that way. Access to gorgeous views of NYC.
•There is no safe place for packages to be delivered & stores.
•If you need something replaced, like a fridge or stove - management replaces it with something old, used, & not properly refurbished or brand new.
•Building has a roach problem, especially during the summer.
•No Washer/Dryer in Building.
•The heating radiators clank loudly in the middle of the night. Some of the heating pipes probably need to be inspected & replaced. A lot of the pipes are old, rusted, & leaking.
•People from other buildings in the area smoking on the Stoop Steps and talking very loudly.
•The Stoop Steps and Front Entrance Area need to be painted and are due for a deep cleaning. It is very dirty and dusty.
•There are no buzzers outside the front doors to let people in to the building.
•There is no lock for the inside Double Door once you enter the building’s main door.
•No Roof Access from this building, but you can enter the adjacent building through the alleyway since the buildings are connected and gain rooftop access that way. Access to gorgeous views of NYC.
•There is no safe place for packages to be delivered & stores.
•If you need something replaced, like a fridge or stove - management replaces it with something old, used, & not properly refurbished or brand new.
•Building has a roach problem, especially during the summer.
•No Washer/Dryer in Building.
•The heating radiators clank loudly in the middle of the night. Some of the heating pipes probably need to be inspected & replaced. A lot of the pipes are old, rusted, & leaking.
Advice to owner:
Put a “no smoking” and “no loitering” sign up in front of the building.