1516 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 1929
- Quieter than average for the neighborhood0 noise complaints in past year (vs 1 median)
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations17 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Midwood, containing 52 residential units. Built in 1929.
The neighborhood: Midwood
Brooklyn · 12,026 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,038 1BR · $3,500 2BR
1 subway station nearby
1 park · 1.6 acres · incl. Kolbert 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
Open HPD violations on record for this building.
Top issues
- Safety19
- Water/Plumbing17
- Lead Paint15
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Feb 28, 2024Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Feb 27, 2024Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Feb 27, 2024Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Feb 27, 2024Class C - Lead Paint
CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''EAST''
Feb 27, 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 | — | $3,337.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,037.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,500 | — |
| 3+ Bed | — | $3,850 | — |
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
1520 OCEAN AVENUE REALTY 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 89 open HPD violations on record, including 17 Class C (the city's most serious category).
- 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 153 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 Midwood is about $3,038/month for a one-bedroom.