386 Westminstr Road
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HPD violation data is not available for this building — it may be exempt from HPD registration, which is common for small owner-occupied buildings, but it means there's no public record of maintenance complaints or violations to review. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. What the data does show is a strong crime picture (93/100, A grade, zero violent incidents nearby) and no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, but the neighborhood has a notable 311 pattern: 589 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints and 99 commercial noise complaints in the area over the past year, and the building's noise grade is F (very high noise activity, dominated by commercial sources). For a 121-year-old, 3-unit walk-up, heating reliability and soundproofing are the two things to press hardest on before signing.
Class B
Class C
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- The area logged 589 HEAT/HOT WATER complaints in the past year — what is the heating system in this building, when was the boiler last serviced, and has this unit ever lost heat or hot water for more than 24 hours?
- The building was constructed in 1905 and is 121 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical wiring, roof) have been updated, and can you provide documentation of those upgrades?
- The noise data shows an F grade with 99 commercial noise complaints and 66 residential noise complaints in the past 12 months — what commercial activity is nearby, and how does noise from the street or neighboring businesses affect this specific unit?
- HPD registration data is not on file for this building — can the landlord, Caroline G. Cruz, provide a copy of the certificate of occupancy and any available maintenance or repair logs from the past 12 months?
- Rent stabilization status could not be confirmed through public records — is this unit rent stabilized or rent controlled, and can you provide documentation of the unit's regulatory status and rent history?
- There are 14 rat-related 311 complaints and 32 unsanitary condition complaints in the area — what pest control measures are in place for the building, and how frequently is the building serviced?
- Inspect the heating infrastructure directly: look for the boiler or heating unit (basement or utility area if accessible), check radiators or baseboard heaters in the unit for rust, leaks, or signs of disrepair — critical given 589 area heat/hot water complaints and the building's 1905 construction.
- Walk the building's common areas, stairwells, and exterior carefully for signs of deferred maintenance consistent with a 121-year-old structure: water stains on ceilings or walls, cracked plaster, deteriorating window frames, and the condition of the building's entry and hallways.
- Visit at different times of day, particularly evening, to assess commercial noise impact firsthand — the dominant noise subtype is commercial (99 complaints), so identify what businesses or venues are operating nearby and how audible they are from inside the unit with windows closed.
386 Westminstr Road sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11218. The closest subway is Cortelyou Rd (Q) (4-minute walk), served by the B and Q lines. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 22 restaurants, 13 cafes, 17 groceries, and 2 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty (grades Pre-K to 5), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is very high noise activity — 187 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly commercial noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 93/100 safety score.
- Dec 14, 2016 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- Dec 14, 2016 "FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION"
- MIRZA, MUHAMMAD T
- SALAHI, HASSAN
- LANDMARK CONSTRUCTION USA CORP.
- P.S. 139 Alexine A. Fenty
- P.S. 217 Colonel David Marcus School
- Cortelyou Rd (Q)
- Beverley Rd (Q)
- Newkirk Plaza (B,Q)
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