1218 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 1938
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Top complaint type at this building13 heat complaints in past year
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, containing 53 residential units. Built in 1938.
The neighborhood: Ditmas Park
Brooklyn · 2,206 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $2,650 1BR
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 (21 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Water/Plumbing7
- Lead Paint5
- Safety4
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3J, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 18, 2018Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5A, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Dec 18, 2018Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS AT FRONT ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 5E, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Dec 18, 2018Class B - Pests
IN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF BEDBUGS IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Apr 24, 2017Class B - Safety
ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ... IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 2C, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
Oct 14, 2010Class 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 | — | $2,800 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $2,650 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
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
1220 OCEAN AVENUE LLC
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 21 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C). 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 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 73 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 Ditmas Park is about $2,650/month for a one-bedroom.