1198 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 1917
Things to Know
Real considerations before you sign
- Open critical violations70 Class C (immediately hazardous)
- Top complaint type at this building17 noise complaints in past year
- Higher noise than typical for the neighborhood17 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)
About this building
A 4-story building located in Flatbush (West)-Ditmas Park-Parkville, containing 59 residential units. Built in 1917.
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 (132 vs 1 average per building).
Top issues
- Window/Door39
- Water/Plumbing31
- Structural23
Severity Key
- Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
- Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
- Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)
- Window/Door
OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS PANE AT UPPER WINDOW SASH IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 5, 2026Class C - Water/Plumbing
THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 5, 2026Class C - Structural
THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 5, 2026Class C - Pests
ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 5, 2026Class C - Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR AROUND RADIATOR IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT 43, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jun 5, 2026Class 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 | — | $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
1192-1204 OCEAN AVE 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 132 open HPD violations on record, including 70 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (1 average per building).
- How noisy is this building?
- Neighbors filed 17 noise complaints with 311 in the past year, above 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 248 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.