960 70 Avenue
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960 70th Avenue is a 2-family, 2-floor building in Brooklyn, built in 1975 and owned by MAGGI, JOSEPH A. HPD violation data is not available — the building has no HPD registration on file, which is common for small owner-occupied 2-family homes but means there is no public record of past violations or landlord compliance history to review. Rent stabilization data is also unavailable. On the positive side, the immediate area is quiet (only 16 noise complaints in 12 months, mostly residential), no bedbug filings in the past 3 years, and crime within 150 meters is low at 12 incidents total with zero violent offenses and zero shootings recorded in 2024.
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- HPD has no registration on file for this building — can the landlord provide documentation of any past inspections, open violations, or a certificate of occupancy to establish the building's compliance history?
- The building was built in 1975 and is now 51 years old — what major systems (boiler, plumbing, electrical, roof) have been updated, and can the landlord provide dates or receipts for those upgrades?
- 311 records show 348 Illegal Parking complaints and 50 Blocked Driveway complaints in the area over the past 12 months — is there dedicated off-street parking for tenants, and how is driveway access managed day-to-day?
- There were 12 NYPD incidents within 150 meters in the past 12 months, including 4 felonies and 2 instances of Petit Larceny of Motor Vehicle — is there secure parking or a garage available, and what exterior lighting and entry security does the building have?
- Rent stabilization status could not be confirmed through public records — is this unit rent stabilized, and if not, what is the lease renewal policy and how have rents changed in recent years?
- There are 16 'Building/Use' 311 complaints in the immediate area — do any of those relate to this property, and are there any pending DOB or zoning issues affecting the building or its use as a 2-family residence?
- Given the building's 51-year age and no HPD record to reference, inspect the visible infrastructure closely: check for water stains on ceilings and walls (plumbing leaks), condition of electrical panels, and the state of windows and exterior facade.
- Walk the block and observe the parking and driveway situation firsthand — with 398 parking-related 311 complaints in the area, confirm whether the driveway is routinely blocked and whether any dedicated tenant parking is actually usable.
- Assess the common areas and shared spaces between the two units: check soundproofing between floors, condition of shared entryways or hallways, and whether the building feels well-maintained by the current owner.
960 70 Avenue sits in Brooklyn, ZIP 11228. The closest subway is Fort Hamilton Pkwy (N) (9-minute walk), served by the N line. Within an 800-meter walk you'll find 13 restaurants, 2 cafes, 6 groceries, and 3 pharmacies — a walkable-errands grade of A. Nearby public schools include J.H.S. 259 William McKinley (grades 6 to 8), a 3-minute walk. Noise activity over the past 12 months is low noise activity — 16 noise complaints filed via 311, mostly residential noise. NYPD CompStat data places this precinct at a 92/100 safety score.
- Illegal Parking: 348
- Blocked Driveway: 50
- Building/Use: 16
- Snow or Ice: 15
- Traffic Signal Condition: 13
~1 block 300m
~2-3 blocks
- PETIT LARCENY: 11
- CRIMINAL MISCHIEF & RELATED OF: 8
- GRAND LARCENY OF MOTOR VEHICLE: 5
- GRAND LARCENY: 5
- HARRASSMENT 2: 4
- M & M HOME IMPROVEMENT INC.
- JIMMY EXPRESS TOBACCO, INC.
- JIMMY'S 3 SONS NATURAL PLUS CORP.
- P.S. 69 Vincent D. Grippo School
- P.S. 176 Ovington
- The School For Future Leaders
- J.H.S. 259 William McKinley
- The Christa McAuliffe School\I.S. 187
- J.H.S. 201 The Dyker Heights
- J.H.S. 259 William McKinley
- The Christa McAuliffe School\I.S. 187
- J.H.S. 201 The Dyker Heights
- Fort Hamilton Pkwy
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