Pros: The unit was renovated and the space was big. We had laundry in unit as well as a dishwasher which was very convenient. Cons: The original landlord defaulted on the mortgage payments so the building was taken away…
229 MALCOLM X BOULEVARD is a prewar 1910 building, 4 units in Bushwick, NYC. Owned by 229 MALCOLM X FS LLC. Public records show 1 open violation, 7 active litigation matters on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.
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(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.
Pros: The unit was renovated and the space was big. We had laundry in unit as well as a dishwasher which was very convenient. Cons: The original landlord defaulted on the mortgage payments so the building was taken away…
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Bushwick's warehouse-turned-arts-district energy draws artists and young creatives. Sprawling murals, DIY galleries, and underground clubs exist alongside longtime Dominican and Puerto Rican community roots.
HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR
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