How well maintained is this building?

There are 29 open HPD violations on record, including 9 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 80 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 $3,125/month for a one-bedroom.

255 Ocean Avenue

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens·Brooklyn

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Oct 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,1251-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations9 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Oct 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1921
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
9 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Top complaint type at this building
20 heat complaints in past year
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

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About this building

A 4-story building located in Prospect Lefferts Gardens-Wingate, containing 40 residential units. Built in 1921.

Neighborhood

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens →

The neighborhood: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn · 3,721 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,125 1BR · $4,188 2BR

BrightonBroadwayNostrand

4 subway stations nearby

2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Rolph Henry Playground

Full Prospect-Lefferts Gardens guide

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 (29 vs 2 average per building).

Top issues

Water/Plumbing13
Window/Door8
Safety4

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

Water/Plumbing
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION RADIATOR VALVE ( ACTIVE LEAK IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Sep 21, 2026Class C
Mold
C) § 27-2017, 27-2017.1, 27-2017.4, 27-2017.5, 27-2017.8, 27-2019, 27-2021 HMC: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF RATS AND ALL UNDERLYING CAUSES CREATING THE PEST INFESTATIONS, BY USING INTEGRATED PEST MANAGEMENT (IPM), ELIMINATE ALL BURROW ENTRY AND PASSAGEWAYS, PEST NESTS, HOLES, GAPS OR CRACKS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS, FIXING LEAKS AND MANAGING GARBAGE IN PUBLIC AREAS. EVIDENCE FOUND AT THROUGHOUT YARD
Jul 13, 2026Class C
Window/Door
ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING CONSISTING OF UNACCEPTABLE ELECTROMAGNETIC DEVICE INSTALLED AT VESTIBULE DOOR , 1st STORY
Jul 13, 2026Class C
Water/Plumbing
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE HYDRONIC BASEBOARD HEATER MISSING COVER AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Jul 1, 2026Class C
Safety
C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2E, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
Jul 1, 2026Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Oct 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$2,900	—
1 Bed	—	$3,125	—
2 Bed	—	$4,187.5	—
3+ Bed	—	$5,125	—

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

SONOMA OCEAN LLC

Responsiveness Score

80days

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 29 open HPD violations on record, including 9 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 80 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 $3,125/month for a one-bedroom.

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