163 Ocean Avenue
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
- Pre-war characterBuilt in 1930
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations3 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, containing 85 residential units. Built in 1930.
The neighborhood: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens
Brooklyn · 3,721 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,100 1BR · $3,900 2BR
4 subway stations nearby
2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Rolph Henry 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 (38 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Window/Door12
- Structural7
- Pests5
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''WEST''
May 28, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE LOCATED AT APT 2A, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
Aug 30, 2023Class C - Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER LOCK AT FRONT GATE FIRE PASSAGE WAY BUILDING SOUTH SECTION AT CELLAR
Sep 28, 2017Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT M6, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Oct 1, 2025Class B - Window/Door
REFIT CLOSET DOOR AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT M6, 6th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Oct 1, 2025Class B
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 | — | $2,990 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,100 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,900 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $1,510 | — |
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
163 OCEAN TENANTS COR
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 38 open HPD violations on record, including 3 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 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 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 149 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 Prospect-Lefferts Gardens is about $3,100/month for a one-bedroom.