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399 Ocean Avenue
Flatbush

399 Ocean Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

96 Units

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Built in 1940

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6 Floors

3.7(6)
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 399 Ocean Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent tenant reviews for 399 Ocean Avenue highlight the convenient location near the park and subway, spacious units, and friendly neighbors as major positives. Residents appreciate the responsive building staff but express concerns about roaches, management responsiveness, and occasional noise disturbances. Suggestions include more frequent pest control and better building maintenance. While some renters are satisfied with the apartment cleanliness and amenities, others feel improvements are needed. Overall, the building seems suitable for those seeking a vibrant community but may require enhanced management attention to certain issues.
    Open Violations
    Only open violations from the last 10 years.
    Data last updated 2 weeks ago.
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    0.12 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
    The average number of violations per unit at 399 Ocean Avenue is better than the city.
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    Non-hazardous
    3
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 27, 2020: § 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at south
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    Hazardous
    6
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 22, 2024: § 27-2046.1 hmc: repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''south''
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    Immediately hazardous
    3
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    May 24, 2023: § 27-2056.6 adm code - correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) west wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from south at west , section ''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
    O
    Oceanwood LLC
    3.7(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•112 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 1
    T
    Troy Industries, LLC
    3.2(107)
    Corporate Owner•
    63 Properties•3061 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 141
    M
    Margareta Miller
    3.5(48)
    Site Manager•
    Agent•
    Head Officer•
    Officer•
    14 Properties•763 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 25
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    Renter Recommendations

    --% of renters recommend this building

    --% of renters approve of this owner

    Rents and Deposits

    -- of renters received their security deposits back
    It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.

    Reviews (6)

    Over 1 year ago
    Good for a few years
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    - Nice neighbors
    - Good super and building staff
    Cons:
    - Upper management
    - Long term repairs
    Over 2 years ago
    Nice plg/Flatbush apt
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The community and location
    Cons:
    Bugs and noise levels
    Over 2 years ago
    Nice building in a great location!
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Great location (right next to the park + subway)
    Laundry in building
    Lots of space for the $
    Neighbors are friendly
    Elevators recently renovated
    Cons:
    Management isn’t the most responsive (definitely not terrible tho)
    Roaches in basement/ground floor
    Advice to owner:
    Maybe exterminate 2x/mo instead of 1x
    Over 2 years ago
    Fine place to live
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Apartments are large for the rent price, neighbors are nice
    Cons:
    Building is not necessarily well kept, management is not responsive or helpful
    Over 3 years ago
    Things could be better
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to subway, grocery stores and others
    Cons:
    Pest problem, water pressure goes in and out , long wait for repairs
    Advice to owner:
    Please improve on building care
    Over 3 years ago
    A decent and clean apartment
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Close to a subway station, very clean, elevator works
    Cons:
    Not enough notice when they shut off water, street facing units are often very noisy
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