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Recent reviews for 354 Ocean Avenue point to its prime location near transit, Prospect Park, and local amenities as a major benefit, with units often described as affordable and spacious. However, tenants frequently report issues with cleanliness, persistent water leaks, mold, and pest problems, alongside inconsistent garbage management. Noise levels and difficult neighbors are recurrent concerns impacting comfort and safety. While some praise the owner for return of deposits and occasional responsiveness, others find management slow or ineffective, resulting in unreliable maintenance and tenant dissatisfaction. Rent stabilization is in place for many units, offering some protection, but overall the building needs significant upkeep and better management for improved living conditions.
Reviews (6)
2.62 stars
1 month ago
Good for what it is
Former Tenant
Pros:
- Convenient location! Close to the train station, prospect park, grocery store, and laundry directly across the street - Small building, so you get to know familiar faces - Regular pest inspections, and the exterminator is friendly and professional - Full security deposit returned with no hassle when moving out
Cons:
- Super can be unresponsive, so you often have to follow up repeatedly or contact building management to get things done - Water damage and mold issues
Advice to owner:
Please respond to maintenance requests more quickly and take long-term action to prevent water leaks and mold instead of relying on temporary fixes.
2.38 stars
1 month ago
It’s basically fine
Former Tenant
Pros:
It’s very affordable and the location is amazing
Cons:
Roaches, can sometimes take a while for management to respond to issues.
Advice to owner:
N/a
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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 5 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 354 Ocean Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
2.19 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
18
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Oct 18, 2023: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
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Hazardous
61
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 01, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off knob at south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 32, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
57
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 01, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 33, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
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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
D
Dov Sandberg
2.9(18)
Head Officer•
7 Properties•371 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 13
E
Emil Friedman
2.9(18)
Officer•
7 Properties•371 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 13
O
354 Ocean Ave Realty CO LLC
2.3(6)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•62 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 6
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