21 Manhattan Court
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HPD violation data is not available for this building — it may be exempt from HPD registration as a small 2-family property, so the default health score of 100 is meaningless here. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show is reassuring on several fronts: crime score is 94/100 (A grade) with only 4 incidents nearby, no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, and low noise activity (13 complaints, B grade). The main 311 signal worth noting is 223 parking-related complaints in the area, dominated by illegal parking (164) and blocked driveway (59) calls — relevant if you own a car or if driveway access is part of the unit.
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- The 311 data shows 59 'Blocked Driveway' complaints nearby — does this unit include driveway or parking access, and has that access ever been obstructed by neighbors or street parking?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the owner provide documentation of any repairs, maintenance work, or inspections completed in the past 12 months?
- The building was constructed in 1930 and is now 96 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, roof) have been updated, and can you provide dates or receipts for that work?
- Rent stabilization status could not be confirmed through public records — is this unit rent-stabilized, and if not, what is the basis for the current rent and any future increases?
- There were 23 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the 311 data for the surrounding area — how is heat and hot water supplied in this unit, and has there been any interruption to service in the past two years?
- The building is a 2-family home owned by an individual (Jeanette Firpo) — will the owner be living on-site, and who is the designated contact for maintenance and emergency repairs?
- Given the building's 1930 construction, inspect visible infrastructure closely: look for signs of aging in the electrical panel (fuse box vs. circuit breakers), exposed pipes, radiators or heating units, and any water staining on ceilings or walls that could indicate plumbing or roof issues.
- Check the driveway and street-facing exterior — 59 blocked driveway complaints in the area suggest this is a recurring friction point; confirm whether the driveway is shared, gated, or otherwise secured, and assess how easily it could be blocked.
- Walk the block and immediate surroundings at the time of your showing: the nearest subway (Avenue X, F train) is 8 minutes away, and the neighborhood has only 5 sit-down restaurants nearby — verify that the walkability grade of A for errands matches your actual daily needs and that the block feels safe and well-lit.
21 Manhattan Court sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11223. The closest subway is Avenue X (F) (8-minute walk), served by the F line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 5 restaurants, 2 cafes, 15 groceries, and 3 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini (grades Pre-K to 5), a 4-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is low noise activity — 13 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 94/100 safety score.
- M & F ROOFING, INC.
- PRIME MOLD REMOVAL INC.
- HARMAN CONTRACTING GROUP, INC
- P.S. 216 Arturo Toscanini
- P.S. 209 Margaret Mead
- Avenue X (F)
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