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§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR LEAKY WATER CLOSET FLUSH PIPE CONNECTION IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATE AT THE RISER TOP IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER WINDOW SASHES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CERAMIC TILES SURFACE AND GROUTS JOINTS OF VISIBLE MOLD AT SOUTH AND WEST WALLS AROUND BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTHWEST''

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE ENAMEL PORCELAIN AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTHWEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION THE STEAM RISER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK THE NORTH AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CEILING NEAR THE STEAM RISER IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E17, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E17, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX 15 SQ.FT AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOODEN FLOOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND THE CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK FROM THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY NORTHEAST STACK, BUILDING FRONT

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 3 SQUARE FEET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15324486 ISSUED 23-AUG-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 4 SQUARE FEET INSIDE MEDICINE CABINET AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST'' ORIGINAL VIOLATION 15324488 ISSUED 23-AUG-22 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CAULKING AROUND BATHTUB TOP SURFACE AT WEST AND NORTH WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BOND MORTAR AT CERAMIC FLOOR TILES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D15, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROXIMATELY 5 SQ. FT. AT CEILING, 5 SQ. FT. AT EAST WALL AND 4 SQ. FT. AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D10, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTHWEST''

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX. 9 SQ FT AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 13347031 ISSUED 20-OCT-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTHWEST

§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... THE CEILING AND ALL WALLS AT INTERIOR OF CLOSET 1ST FROM WEST AT NORTH . APPROX 10 SQ FT IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT WEST

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUPPORT BRACKETS FOR AIR CONDITIONERS AT 5TH STORY IN THE FRONT OF THE BUILDING

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE MARBLE TREAD 1ST FROM TOP AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 5th STORY

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE REGLAZE PORCELAIN ENAMEL AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C6, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUPPORT BRACKET UNDER AIR CONDITIONER AT 5TH WINDOW (EXTERIOR)FROM SOUTH TO NORTH ,BUILDING FRONT ENTRANCE COURT, 2nd STORY

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CERAMIC FLOOR TILE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF ROACHES LOCATED AT APT C10, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2070 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES GAS RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A12, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTHWEST''

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C14, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTHWEST

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F1, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F15, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTHWEST

§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CLOSET NORTH WALL APPROX 15 SQ FT IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT B11, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 12922620 ISSUED 20-FEB-19 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS C PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE ''27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).

§ 27-2005 HMC:TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF MOLD ... FIRST CLOSET FROM WEST NORTH AT NORTH WALL AT PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT F11, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT F6, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

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Fort Greene

Enjoy life in the heart of Fort Greene, the most desirable neighborhood in Brooklyn! It has its own famous Fort Greene Park, all the cafes, shops and trains! It is indeed the hotspot of Brooklyn! Filled with so much to do, amidst beautiful tree-lined blocks! From romantic strolls, to a shopping frenzy at the local Atlantic Center mall, to a movie or ballet at BAM, or a Brooklyn Nets game at the new Barclay Center stadium, youll fall in love with this neighborhood! This amazing apartment has all you could need! It features: 2BR brownstone apt on tree-lined block. Hi ceilings, details, original hardwood floors, two decorative marble fireplaces, original built-in shuttters, separate kitchen. One very large bedroom, with a separate adjacent smaller bedroom (Please note: the bedrooms are in a railroad configuration, meaning you must walk through one to get to the other.)! Tenant pays own utilities. Pets ok with pet deposit. *Tree-lined block! *Gorgeous brownstone! *Newly renovated! *Hi ceilings! *Original hardwood floors! *Tall sunny windows! *Natural light! *1 Very Large bedroom! *1 Small bedroom! *Pets ok! TEXT your full name, move dates, email address and Web ID# to schedule an appointment!

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