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239 Ocean Ave
Prospect Lefferts Gardens

239 Ocean Ave,
Brooklyn, NY 11225

73 Units

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Built in 1926

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6 Floors

2.8(8)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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    Review Summary for 239 Ocean Ave
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 239 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, reveal a mixed experience with strong positives in location and neighborly atmosphere. Proximity to the park and spacious apartments are frequently praised. However, management consistently receives criticism for unresponsiveness, slow or inadequate maintenance, and poor communication. Persistent issues include outdated pest control leading to infestations, frequent package theft, subpar garbage management, and heating problems in winter. Some tenants highlight problematic security and building upkeep, including elevator and hallway conditions. While a few tenants recommend the building for its basics and location, negative feedback about landlord responsiveness and management approach remains a significant concern.

    Reviews (8)

    3 months ago
    Horrible Management and Badly Maintained
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Nice neighbors and hallways were kept fairly clean. Super was responsive.right across from park.
    Cons:
    Packages stolen all the time, super and management are rude (I mostly blame management since they overwork the super), roaches and mice, pest control was not regular, heat often was not on in winter, garbage bins overflowing and trash in the back of building (once causing a fire from the subway), and internet options are bad and limited
    Advice to owner:
    Actually maintain your property
    Over 1 year ago
    Not worth it
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The location and access to the park is the only real pro.
    Cons:
    They take forever to respond and do not value their tenants health or safety. The security at the building is inadequate, packages constantly stolen and recently a woman was attacked in the lobby. Too many bugs and I have never once seen an exterminator or pest control.

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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 239 Ocean Ave is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    2.02 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:
    Dec 02, 2025: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
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    Hazardous
    89
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 07, 2025: § 27-2045(b)(1)(a) hmc, § 12-01, § 12-03 rcny repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
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    Immediately hazardous
    42
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Nov 14, 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 in the entrance located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
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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
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    Slope 239 LLC
    2.8(8)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•73 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    R
    Rafi Lipschitz
    2.8(8)
    Agent•
    1 Property•73 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    D
    Doris Konovitch
    2.8(8)
    Shareholder•
    2 Properties•104 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    H
    Hedy Lipschitz
    2.8(8)
    Shareholder•
    1 Property•73 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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