1839 Caton 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 1924
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood1 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations37 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building3 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 10-story building located in Flatbush, containing 90 residential units. Built in 1924.
The neighborhood: Flatbush
Brooklyn · 6,057 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,261 1BR · $3,999 2BR
5 subway stations nearby
5 parks · 1.3 acres · incl. Flatbush African Burial Ground
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 (86 vs 2 average per building).
Top issues
- Lead Paint29
- Structural17
- Water/Plumbing8
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Heat/Hot Water
HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 12, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
Apr 3, 2026Class C - Heat/Hot Water
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 47, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
Jan 27, 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 FRESH RATS DROPPING AT CELLAR
Oct 6, 2025Class C - Pests
HMC: PROVIDE APPROVED ONE-HOUR FIRE RESISTANCE RATED SELF-CLOSING DOOR WITH KEY-OPERATED DEAD BOLT & LATCH SET PEEPHOLE & CHAIN GUARD AT MAIN ENTRANCE HINGE IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 72, 7th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Jul 14, 2025Class C - General
AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF GAS TO THE FIXTURES AT RANGE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 90, 9th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Sep 16, 2024Class 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 | — | $3,239 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,243 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $4,248.5 | — |
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
416 OCEAN TENANTS CORP
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 86 open HPD violations on record, including 37 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 1 noise complaint with 311 in the past year, below the neighborhood median of 2 among buildings with any noise complaints.
- How responsive is management to problems?
- Resolved violations at this building closed in about 136 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 Flatbush is about $3,243/month for a one-bedroom.
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