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163 Ocean Avenue
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

163 Ocean Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

85 Units

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Built in 1930

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6 Floors

4.5(3)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    Renters Recommendations

    -- of renters recommend this building

    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 163 Ocean Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenants praise the building at 163 Ocean Avenue for its cleanliness, efficient garbage management, and excellent heating. They appreciate the friendly neighbors and quiet environment. However, some mention occasional noise disturbances and plumbing issues. The responsive owner and well-maintained amenities like elevators, bike room, and laundry facilities are highlighted. Suggestions include fixing plumbing problems and addressing noisy upstairs neighbors. Overall, residents approve the owner and recommend the building for its positive living experience despite minor drawbacks.

    Reviews (3)

    Over 3 years ago
    Has all you need!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - elevators
    - trash pickup clean
    - laundry room clean
    - bike room
    - prompt maintenance
    - very warm heaters
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    Cons:
    - hazardous heating poles
    - plumbing issues - bath, sink don't drain well
    - lots of noise upstairs
    Advice to owner:
    fix plumbing problems
    Over 3 years ago
    I like it nice units
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Bike room
    Locked packing room
    New elevator
    Condo building
    Laundry in basement
    Cons:
    Sometimes the machines break

    Building Ratings

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    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated a day ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 163 Ocean Avenue is better than the city.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.41 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    17
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 01, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator at east wall in the kitchen located at apt m6, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Hazardous
    14
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Oct 01, 2025: § 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt m6, 6th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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    Immediately hazardous
    4
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Sep 13, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at compactor closet, 6th story
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    Missing information/filings
    0
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    No violation found...
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    Property Owners and Associates
    J
    Joseph Borrero
    4.5(3)
    Head Officer•
    2 Properties•170 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    M
    Michael Niamonitakis
    3.1(115)
    Worst Landlord•
    Officer•
    75 Properties•2846 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 96
    A
    Argo Real Estate, LLC
    3.9(71)
    Corporate Owner•
    139 Properties•8278 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 28
    J
    Jay Reyes
    4.5(3)
    Agent•
    1 Property•85 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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