Pros: Neighbors were kind and welcoming, pest control came often, felt safe, great location Cons: Gym was dirty and I lived near the garbage shoot so a cockroach came into my apartment from there once. The windows had h…
176 JOHNSON STREET is a prewar 1926 building, 8 floors, 58 units in Brooklyn Heights, NYC. Owned by THE TOY FACTORY LOFTS. Public records show 14 open violations, 3 311 complaints on file. Lucid Rents has 3 verified tenant reviews on this building.
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Brooklyn · March 2026
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§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 8th STORY
§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING , 1st STORY
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT TRASH CHUTE HOPPER DOOR AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 8th STORY
§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE LATCH SET AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 8th STORY
§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.
Pros: Neighbors were kind and welcoming, pest control came often, felt safe, great location Cons: Gym was dirty and I lived near the garbage shoot so a cockroach came into my apartment from there once. The windows had h…
Pros: Building is well-maintained in general, neighbors are generally nice and keep to themselves, quiet inside the units, loved the lofts, new rooftop. Cons: Since it's a condo building, renters seem to be treated/rega…
Pros: Loft style, elevator, large apartments, great super, near Starbucks Cons: Across from police station, loitering, busy road Advice to landlord: N/A - all good here!
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Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn's most prestigious neighborhood — stunning brownstones, the famous Promenade overlooking Lower Manhattan, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere that commands premium rents.
General Construction/Plumbing — Site Conditions Endangering Workers
Dirty Condition — Trash
Dirty Condition — Trash
Blocked Driveway — No Access
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
Noise — Noise: Construction Equipment (NC1)
General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Music
Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party