They Turned a Great Building into a Horrible Building
Former Tenant
Pros:
A generally great building. Very few issues when we moved in and it felt new enough while retaining enough old school charm. Really a perfect location, neighborhood-wise.
Cons:
The building was sold and purchased by a very large company who came in to renovate every apartment that wasn't under rent control. One by one all current tenants were refused new leases until only a the rent controlled tenants were left. When renovations began, they were performed daily during the pandemic while most remaining tenants were still working or quarantining at home. The new management company was ruthless, cutting power and water without warning, and if warning was given, exceeding the hours advertised. Multiple tenants got stuck in the elevator repeatedly.
The building is currently undergoing elevator renovations, stranding tenants who have difficulty with stairs on the higher-up floors. Rats have shown up in vacant apartments and spilled into the halls, mold from leaks, flooding to the shared laundry room used by the non-renovated apartments. This is a prime example of rich real-estate goons coming in and ruining a building with history.
The owners were clueless and heartless. Management was clueless and wringing their hands, lying to the tenants. The building handyman they employed was nice enough but couldn't fix much.
Now it's just an overpriced building in Brooklyn Heights. I feel bad for anyone who's moved in since the pandemic started.
Advice to owner:
Go to church.
3.12 stars
Over 3 years ago
Upgraded building, still needs work
Former Tenant
Pros:
Finishes are nice, apartments are big and location is great.
Cons:
- Under construction so we have gone without heat and hot water on a number of occasions (about 4). - No amenities, but they keep being promised - Building management company is unresponsive
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 7 days ago.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.35 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
0
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Hazardous
7
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 19, 2024: § 27-2037, 2038 hmc: provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Immediately hazardous
8
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Sep 19, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code replace with new the missing operable handle to door exterior allowing ingress at bulkhead at roof
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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
B
Brighton Management
3(55)
Agent•
34 Properties•521 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 11
T
227-231 59TH Partners LLC
2.8(10)
Owner•
Corporate Owner•
7 Properties•141 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
J
Jose Quen
2.4(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•42 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
H
145 Henry Partners LLC
2.4(4)
Owner•
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•67 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
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