1685 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 1937
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Significant issues across building dataSee violation history below for details
About this building
A 6-story building located in Midwood, containing 89 residential units. Built in 1937.
The neighborhood: Midwood
Brooklyn · 12,026 buildings tracked
Median asking rent: $3,038 1BR · $3,650 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
- Safety3
- General2
- Admin1
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Safety
ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS, AT 1ST STOCK FROM NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY
May 27, 2025Class B - Safety
ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON THE 5TH STORY BALCONY, SOUTH STACK AT WEST WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
Aug 10, 2020Class B - Safety
ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS ON THE 4TH STORY BALCONY, NORTH STACK AT WEST WALL AT FIRE ESCAPE
Aug 10, 2020Class B - General
METAL BRACE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EXTERIOR FRONT ALL STYS
Sep 5, 2007Class B - General
METAL BRACE FOR AIR CONDITIONER EXTERIOR ALL STYS NORTH OF BLDG
Sep 5, 2007Class 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 | — | $3,337.5 | — |
| 1 Bed | — | $3,037.5 | — |
| 2 Bed | — | $3,575 | — |
| 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
OXFORD REALTY OF NEWYORK
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 8 open HPD violations on record, none in the city's most serious category (Class C).
- 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, about the neighborhood median of 1.
- 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 Midwood is about $3,038/month for a one-bedroom.