Landlord Moses Karpen’s Portfolio

Across New York City, Moses Karpen owns:

52 buildings
407 total units
$55,965,685 valuation


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Moses Karpen’s buildings have over 81 rat complaints since 2011. Tenants have a right to live in a clean environment without the fear of rodents. Here are the buildings with the worst rat issues:


Definitions:

Landlord: In the following set of 53 buildings, we have chosen to identify buildings with the same person (Moses Karpen) listed as “Head Officer”, “Owner”, “Agent” or “Site Manager” on property documents. This particular landlord is part of an intricate web of corporations and companies that make up a much bigger property portfolio.

Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD): responsible for developing and preserving New York City’s affordable housing. This department works to ensure quality affordable housing for today and the future. The HPD works to protect tenant rights by preventing harassment, displacement, and ensuring low-income tenants facing legal proceedings in housing court have universal access to legal representation.

HPD Violations: notices of substandard living conditions issued by the NYC Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). These conditions are defined in the Housing Maintenance Code that your landlord is responsible for adhering to. Violations are issued as Class A, B, and C (A being the least severe, and C being the most severe class). A high number of these violations may indicate a landlord is neglecting or even actively harassing their tenants. View Complete HPD Violation Glossary

Department of Buildings (DOB): Regulates both the construction and real estate in New York City by enforcing building codes and zoning regulations, issuing building permits and responding to structural emergencies. The DOB approves building plans, permits and licenses and completes inspections across the city.

DOB Complaints: Complaints made by tenants addressed to the Department of Buildings (DOB). These are complaints about construction, renovation, and other structural building issues. Aggressive or improper construction can be a signal of tenant harassment and displacement pressure.

DOB Violations: Violations issued to landlords after violating any city building or zoning codes, they can be related to things such as construction, demolition, renovations or structural issues in a building. Can be brought to the DOB’s attention because of DOB complaints made by tenants. Similarly, a high number of DOB violations can indicate a failure to uphold safety standards and potential tenant harassment.

ECB Violations: A specific type of DOB violation. Environmental Control Board (ECB) Violations that can carry monetary penalties issued after a landlord violates a city building or zoning code and the case is brought to the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH).

Litigations Against Landlord: Records of litigations (legal actions) taken by either the HPD or tenants against a landlord in Housing Court. These cases can result in fines for a landlord or orders to correct wrongs. A history of litigation can indicate harassment or negligence by landlords, poor building conditions, and/or a history of tenant organizing.

List of Apartments:

18 Bleecker st.

2 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1920 zoned as R6
This property is NOT Currently validly registered with HPD, it was last registered on August 8, 2019, and expired on October 31, 2020. There are no certificates of occupancy on file with NYC Buildings for this address.

Violations and Complaints:
HPD Violations 2 total, 2 currently open:
  • 3/16/2022: 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 possessions of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed
  • 4/21/2021: 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 possessions of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed

    • Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen (last updated 8/9/2019 when the building was last registered with HPD)
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Bleecker Garden Partners LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Waterfront Property Management
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    *Last available deed from Office of the City Register is from 1970 and lists none of these parties.
    All three parties are listed on the HPD Building Registration Summary Report.
    Other Ownership Information Because this property is not currently registered with HPD, there is little information about any complaints, violations, or ownership.

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  • New York City Council District 34
  • Brooklyn Community Board 4


    • 31-33 Troutman st. 9 Residential-Unit Building Built in 2018 zoned as R6
    Owned by landlord since 2017
    3 Rent Stabilized Units since 2019

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 19 Total, ranging from 6/30/2021 to 7/13/2021 | 7 closed, 12 open | 14 class A, 1 class B, 4 class C |
  • 6/30/2021: Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling or public hall, 1st story (Class C)
  • 6/30/2021: Abate the nuisance consisting of painted sprinkler head at ceiling at public hall, 1st story (Class C)
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    DOB Complaints
  • 7/1/2021: Closed Complaint for Illegal Conversion, status ‘closed’ because inspector was unable to gain access View Details Here
    • DOB Violations 4 under this landlord, all since dismissed, ranging from 01/23/2019 to 02/06/2019
    ECB Violations 15 total since 1994, all since closed
    5 Since last sale (current landlord)
  • 4 for construction, 1 for site safety
  • Total of $14,405.00 issued in fines, 7,687 of which have been paid
  • Landlord found in violation for all 5

    • Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen (last updated 8/9/2019 when the building was last registered with HPD)
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Troutman Garden Partners LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Other Ownership Information Last registered with HPD September 26, 2021. Registration expires August 31, 2022
    Troutman Garden Partners LLC (located at 320 Robeling st. at time of purchase) bought the entire lot on 9/27/2017 for $800,000

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  • New York City Council District 34
  • Brooklyn Community Board 4


    • 35A Driggs Ave. 3 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1900 zoned as R6 Owned by current landlord or associates since at least 2000

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 22 Total, ranging from 6/10/2003 to 4/9/2021 | 3 closed, 19 open | 2 class A, 12 class B, 7 class C |
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    DOB Complaints 14 Total, ranging from 12/26/2003 to 2/22/2022 | 13 closed, 1 active |
  • 2/22/2022: Illegal Conversion still being actively assessed. Complaint states the store on the first floor was illegally converted into an apartment More Information
    • DOB Violations 11 Total, ranging from 2/7/2000 to 3/1/2013 | all still active |
    full list
    ECB Violations No found ECB Violations for this address
    Litigations Against Landlord 12/4/2013: heat and hot water (Cases in which HPD seeks an order to restore and maintain heat and hot water at a residential building and civil penalties)
    Respondent listed as: Moses Karpen, Southwest Properties AKA Southwest Properties INC.

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen (last updated 8/9/2019 when the building was last registered with HPD)
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Site Managger
    Shlomo Karpen
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Waterfront Property Management LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Other Ownership Information Last registered with HPD September 26, 2021 to Moses Karpen. Registration expires August 31, 2022
    Only two deeds available at the Office of the City Register
  • May 24, 2000: Solomon Ackerman sold the property to Southwest Properties INC (both with the address of 174 Broadway) for $0
  • 6/18/2012: Southwest properties INC sold the property to southwest properties NYC LLC (both located at 329 Hewes St) and Southwest properties INC signed by Shlomo Karpen for $0
    • Could not find any Certificate of Occupancy on file for this address

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  • New York City Council District 33
  • Brooklyn Community Board 1


    • 74 Bleecker St.  8 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1931 zoned as R6 3 Rent Stabilized Units since 2019 Estimated to be owned by current landlord or associates since at least 2014

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 12 Total, ranging from 4/15/2009 to 4/15/2022 | 10 closed, 2 open | 3 class A, 0 class B, 5 class C |
    DOB Complaints 15 Total, ranging from 03/03/1998 to 9/26/2015 | All closed, 0 active |
    DOB Violations 4 Total, ranging from 3/4/1998 to 10/9/2013 | all dismissed |
    ECB Violations 3 since 2/7/2001, all most likely from before current landlord

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    74 Bleecker LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Waterfront Management
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Other Ownership Information Last registered with HPD November 8, 2021. Registration expires August 31, 2022
    Many deed transfers that all seem related:
  • 3/28/2022: deed transfer from 74 Bleeker st LLC (320 Roebling st) to Townhouse Rental II LLC (445 Hamilton ave)
  • 8/26/2015: deed transfer from Hersher Fekete (405 Flushing ave) to 74 Bleeker st LLC (405 Flushing ave) for $0
  • 8/11/2014: deed transfer from 74 Bleecker st LLC (405 flushing ave) to Hershey Fekete (74 Bleeker st) for $10
  • 2/28/2014: deed transfer from Radeka Seecharran (74 Bleeker st) to 74 Bleeker st LLC (405 Flushing ave suite 2 bk) for $650,000

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  • New York City Council District 34
  • Brooklyn Community Board 4


    • 84 Eagle St.  8 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1931 zoned as R6B Building is not currently registered with HPD
    Last registered on December 23, 2014 and expired August 31, 2015

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 9 Total, ranging from 10/8/2015 to 2/24/2022 | none closed, all 9 open | 2 class A, 0 class B, 0 class C |
  • 2/24/2022: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd’s website
  • 2/24/2022: owner failed to file a valid registration statement with the department as required by adm code 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.
    • Full List
    DOB Complaints None Available
    DOB Violations None Available
    ECB Violations 5 since 9/15/2005. Found in violation of all 5, paid all fines in full.

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Site Manager
    Howard Mermelstein
    Head Officer: 2115 Ave. U
    David Sofer
    Officer: 4010 14th Ave.
    84 Eagle Street Condominium
    Corporation: 320 Roebling St. 106
    Waterfront Management
    Corporation: 320 Roebling St. 106
    Other Ownership Information Last registered with HPD November 8, 2021. Registration expired August 31, 2022
    Certificate of Occupancy filed with DOB effective 5/13/2008
    Condominium Classification

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  • New York City Council District 33
  • Brooklyn Community Board 1


    • 92 South 4th St.  3 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1899 zoned as M1-2/R6B Last registered on November 9, 2021 and expires September 9, 2022

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 5 Total, 4 since current landlord | all closed, none remain open | 1 class A, 1 class B, 1 class C |
  • 4/13/2021: file annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd’s website (closed)
    • DOB Complaints 4 Total 3 since current landlord | All Closed, None Active |
    DOB Violations
  • 11/4/2015: Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1), still active status. A full stop work order was served, there is a warning on the DOB page that reads: Violation for failure to certify correction of class 1 exists on this property - DOB penalties due. There is a $1,500 penalty due.
    • ECB Violations 3 Total all since current landlord, all found in violation, all still active, all fines paid in full.

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen
    Managing Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Cheskl Strulovitch
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    92 South 4th St LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave
    Other Ownership Information last certificate of occupancy filed with DOB from 7/9/1948
  • 4/7/2014: deed transfer from Wanda Gonzalez (90 Pitt St.) to 92 South 4th Street, LLC (116 Nostrand Ave.) for $1,240,000

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  • New York City Council District 33
  • Brooklyn Community Board 1


    • 98 Jefferson St. | 100 Jefferson St. | 104 Jefferson St.

    3 residential buildings, 2 units each (6 total), all built in 2008 and zoned as R6
    Each registered separately on December 20, 2021 and expire on August 31, 2022
    Owned by current landlord or associates since 2007, purchased as a group sale.

    98 Jefferson St
    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 3 Total, ranging from 12/4/2020 to 12/7/2020 | 2 closed, 1 open | 0 class A, 1 class B, 1 class C |
  • 12/4/2020: remove all encumbrances from rooftop
    • DOB Complaints 3 Total 9/14/2007 to 8/16/2011 | All Closed, None Active |
    DOB Violations 3 Total 1 since current landlord that has been dismissed
    ECB Violations 4 Total 1 since current landlord | this violation was written off and resolved |
    last certificate of occupancy filed with DOB from 1/6/2009
    100 Jefferson St
    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 9 Total, ranging from 1/17/2019 to 2/14/2022 | 1 closed, 8 open | 0 class A, 4 class B, 3 class C |
  • 2/14/2022: Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment
  • 1/17/2019: Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment
    • DOB Complaints 2 Total 9/14/2007 and 1/11/2019 | Both Closed, None Active |
    DOB Violations 2 Total 1 Active, 1 Dismissed
  • 6/26/2019: Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1), still active status.
    • ECB Violations 3 Total all since current landlord | all found in violation | 1 active, 2 resolved |
  • 1/10/2019: Occupancy contrary to that by CofO & DOBs records. Active Status, Hearing Defaulted (Respondent failed to appear for scheduled hearing and did not pay the summons prior to the hearing). There is an outstanding $12,500 penalty balance due.
  • There is an open order to repair/vacate order against this property issued on 1/25/2019 This is a Partial Vacate Order
    • Marshal Evictions 1 Marshal Eviction on 4/1/2022
    last certificate of occupancy filed with DOB from 12/18/2008
    104 Jefferson St


    Violations and Complaints:

    DOB Complaints 2 Total 9/14/2007 and 2/15/2018 | Both Closed, None Active |

    DOB Violations 1 Total 9/13/2007: construction violation that was dismissed
    ECB Violations 1 Total 6/23/2008: this violation was written off and resolved |
    last certificate of occupancy filed with DOB from 1/18/2008

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave. Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Jefferson Garden Partners
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave
    Other Ownership Information Many deed transfers that all seem related:
    Believed to have owned building since 2007
  • 3/27/2019: deed transfer from 100 Jefferson Reality LLC signed by Moses Guttman/Manager (199 Lee Ave.) to Jefferson Garden Partners, LLC signed by Moses Karpen/Member (320 Roebling St.) for $6,150,000. This Deed was for 4 parcels of land: 98, 100, 102, and 104 Jefferson St.
    ECB Violation from 2019 lists 100 Jefferson Reality LLC address as 116 Nostrand Ave
  • 12/5/2012: deed transfer from DSD Homes Corp. signed by Moses Guttman/President (124-04 Metropolitan Ave.) to 100 Jefferson Reality LLC signed by Cheskl Strulovitch/Sole Member(116 Nostrand Ave.) for $875,000
  • 6/15/2007: deed transferred from Hector Lugo Jr. (148 Evergreen Ave.) to DSD Homes Corp. (75-04 128 St.) for $600,000
    • Connect with your local government:
  • New York City Council District 34
  • Brooklyn Community Board 4


    • 106 Kingston Ave. 3 Unit, 2 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1899 zoned as R6 Last registered on December 20, 2021 and expires August, 2022

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 3 Total, all since current landlord | all closed, none remain open | 0 class A, 2 class B, 1 class C |
    DOB Complaints 15 Total all since current landlord | 13 Closed, 2 Active |
  • 9/12/2019: Electrical Wiring - Defective/Exposed
  • 5/4/2016: Illegal Conversion
    • DOB Violations 14 Total 5 since current landlord, of those 5: 3 Active, 2 Dismissed.
    each Active Violation was issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015/2016/2017 inspection report
    ECB Violations 5 Total 2 since current landlord, 1 found in violation, 1 Dismissed.
  • 10/6/2012: construction work without a permit, resolved after hearing status was defaulted and a $8,000 fine was imposed
    $1,652 was paid and the remaining balance adjusted.
    • Marshal Evictions 2 Marshal Evictions: 2/6/2018 & 5/29/2018

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen
    Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Chaskiel Strulowitz
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    106 Kingston LLC
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave
    Other Ownership Information No Certificate of Occupancy on file with DOB for this address Landlord or associates believed to have owned building since 2012
  • 12/20/2021: deed transfer from 106 Kingston LLC signed by Chaskiel Strulovitch/Member (116 Nostrand Ave.) to 106 Kingston Ave LLC signed by Tobias Strulovitch/Member (1274 49th st) for $739,801
  • 7/9/2012: deed transfer from RBM Capital (490 Kings Highway) to 106 Kingston LLC (116 Nostrand Ave.) for $401,000

    • Connect with your local government:
  • New York City Council District 36
  • Brooklyn Community Board 8


    • 109 South 3rd St.  4 Residential-Unit Building Built in 1910 zoned as R6 Owned by current landlord or associates since at least 2000

    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 33 Total, ranging from 2/12/2015 to 6/10/2021 | 28 closed, 5 open | 15 class A, 7 class B, 10 class C |
  • 6/10/2021: Violation of HMC code, make doors at front entrance self closing.
    • DOB Complaints 14 Total, ranging from 7/14/2010 to 5/7/2020 | all closed, none active |
    DOB Violations 1 Total, 7/15/2015: Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1), since dismissed
    ECB Violations 4 Total all filed on 2/9/2015, all found in violation, all active status, all penalties imposed paid in full

    Landlord and Management Information:
    Related Names and Coperations Moses Karpen Agent: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Site Managger
    Chaskiel Strulovitch
    Head Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave. Officer: 116 Nostrand Ave. C & YSW LLC Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave. Waterfront Property Management
    Corporation: 116 Nostrand Ave.
    Other Ownership Information Last registered with HPD December 20, 2021. Registration expires August 31, 2022
    Many deed transfers that all seem related:
    Current Landlord or affiliates seemed to have owned building since 1999
  • 12/21/2021: deed transferred from C & YSW LLC signed by Chaskiel Strulovitch/member (199 Lee Ave.) to 109 South 3RD ST LLC signed by Tobias Strulovitch/Member (1274 49th St.) for $1,880,366
  • 4/9/2008: deed transferred from Judy Strulovitch signed by Judy Strulovitch (199 Lee Ave.) to C & YSW LLC signed by Judy Strulovitch (199 Lee Ave.) for $0
  • 1/26/1999: deed transferred from Juan Castillo and Maximino Tavares (109 S 3rd St.) to Judy Strulovitch (217 Penn St.)
    • Could not find any Certificate of Occupancy on file for this address

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  • New York City Council District 34
  • Brooklyn Community Board 1


    • 115 Clifton | 119 Clifton | 123 Clifton

    3 residential buildings, 9 units each (27 total), built in 2019 and 2020 and all zoned as R6
    Owned by current landlord or associates since 2015, purchased as a group sale.

    115 Clifton
    Violations and Complaints:
    HPD Violations 1 Total, 3/10/2022: file annual bedbug report in accordance with HPD rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpd’s website, violation status since closed.
    DOB Complaints 63 Total 1/24/2020 to 5/27/2020 |
    DOB Violations 1 Total 2/24/2020: Construction Violation, since dismissed
    ECB Violations 14 Total issued from 1/2/2019 to 4/22/2020 | in violation of 6 | 3 violations have yet to have a hearing
  • 2/5/2020: Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required, $10,000 penalty imposed. Hearing scheduled for 6/24/2022
  • 2/5/2020: Failure to safeguard public and property-no overhead protection, $5,000 penalty imposed. Hearing scheduled for 6/24/2022
  • 2/5/2020: failure to obtain license to enter adjoining property, $2,500 penalty imposed. Hearing scheduled for 6/24/2022

    • These three violations have respondent information listed as: Waterfront Property Mgmt at 320 Roebling St
    Landlord has yet to pay a $2,500 fine for a construction violation from 1/2/2019: Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances. Hearing was on 11/6/2019.
    landlord has paid a total of $10,992 for other past violations

    last certificate of occupancy filed with DOB from 7/14/2020


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