160 Schermerhorn Street
Building overview
Data as of Jul 1, 2026
Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.
Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.
Highlights
What's great about this place
Limited highlights data — verify with a tour.
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations13 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building19 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood19 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
What it's like to live here
Breaking Ground Schermerhorn is an 11-story building in Boerum Hill with 190 residential units, built in 2007. While the building markets itself as a residential space in a vibrant neighborhood, resident reviews highlight significant concerns about management and unit conditions. The building has a mixed reputation, with some residents noting cleanliness and security, but many expressing dissatisfaction with maintenance and responsiveness. Management: Reviews indicate management issues, with multiple complaints about unprofessional service and unfulfilled promises. Limited data on management responsiveness, but negative feedback is prevalent. Building condition: The building has 17 open HPD violations, including 8 Class C violations related to pests and safety, which is more than 5x ABOVE the Boerum Hill average. Additionally, there were 41 311 complaints in the last year, significantly higher than the neighborhood average. Value: No pricing data available.
The neighborhood: Boerum Hill
Brooklyn · 1,646 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $4,455 1BR · $5,950 2BR
1 subway station nearby
2 parks · 0.7 acres · incl. Sixteen Sycamores Playground
Available Units
0 active
No past listings.
Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.
Safety & Violations
Safety Record
Active Violations
Higher than typical for this neighborhood (32 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Pests13
- Electrical7
- Water/Plumbing5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 426, 4th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jun 4, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 912, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
May 5, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN, 5th STORY
May 4, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE AT COMMUNITY KITCHEN, 5th STORY
May 4, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 425, 4th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
May 1, 2026Class C
Market Value Estimate
Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.
Comp Matrix
| Unit Type | This Bldg | Area Avg | Diff. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | — | $3,808 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $4,725 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $7,135 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $10,391.25 | — |
Value Verdict
Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.
Management & Operations
Management & Performance
Owner/Operator
SCHERMERHORN L.P.
Responsiveness Score
Average time to resolve violations
Slower than NYC average (45 days)
We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.
Living here — quick answers
Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.
- How well maintained is this building?
- There are 32 open HPD violations on record, including 13 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- Is this building rent-stabilized?
- Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 19 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above the neighborhood median of 1 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 379 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
- What does it cost to live here?
- We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Boerum Hill is about $4,725/month for a one-bedroom.
- What do residents say about living here?
- Google reviewers rate this building 3.4 out of 5 across 31 reviews.