Which neighborhood does 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 fall under?

In the neighborhood Williamsburg, New York

Does 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have any open violations?

This building has 28 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 656 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Brooklyn Williamsburg656 Metropolitan Avenue

656 Metropolitan Avenue

Williamsburg, Brooklyn, NY 11211

29 units·5 floors·Built in 1920

1.9

9 reviews

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

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent renter reviews for 656 Metropolitan Avenue highlight a prime location near the L train and vibrant neighborhood amenities. However, persistent issues overshadow these benefits: tenants report poor management responsiveness, unresolved maintenance problems including leaks, mold, and pest infestations, frequent noise disturbances, and security concerns with broken door locks and stolen packages. Heating systems are noisy or inadequate, and water pressure is often weak. Several tenants mention unjustified rent increases and difficulty in communication. While some appreciate the apartment’s natural light and high ceilings, overall the management’s neglect and slow repairs negatively impact residents’ quality of life. Renters advise significant investment in building upkeep and management accountability.

Reviews

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Evil Landlord

Pros

On-site laundry sometimes works, good location

Cons

Completely neglectful and dishonest management. Insane rent increases, unfixed leaks in every apartment. Mold, lead paint and falling ceiling in our apartment. Awful heating system that bangs all winter. They rush you to move in and start paying rent before fixing anything alot of the promises never get done. Door code known by any body ( it's been the same for years) and is often disarmed, rat infestation, packages stolen immediately literally. HUGE rent increases

Advice to the owners

You should be arrested.

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Would not recommend

Pros

Location and clean hallway

Cons

Most things in building

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Noise levels

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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 3 days ago

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

Building average0.96Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

20Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class 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

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