500 Ocean Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11226
64 Units
•Built in 1931
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 1
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: No
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 500 Ocean Avenue
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Recent reviews for 500 Ocean Avenue highlight spacious units, a great location near Prospect Park, and generally friendly neighbors as appealing features. The building is noted for being well-maintained overall, with responsive landlords in many cases and clean common areas like the lobby and laundry rooms. However, several tenants mention ongoing issues with pests, security concerns including package theft, and noise from nearby Ocean Avenue. Maintenance responses vary, with some reporting slow or inconsistent service and overdue repairs. Storage and basement areas are sometimes described as unclean and unsecured. Despite these drawbacks, many renters still recommend the building for its size, location, and affordability.
Reviews (7)
4 stars
Over 1 year ago
Charming older building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Big space nice kitchen great location
Cons:
Pests were an issue
3.62 stars
Over 2 years ago
Lived at 500 Ocean for a year
Former Tenant
Pros:
Nice neighbors and well kept units!
Cons:
Basement is very gross, laundry is not well kept.
Advice to owner:
Clean up common areas
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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 7 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 500 Ocean Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.53 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
3
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
May 17, 2024: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at south
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Hazardous
15
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Oct 27, 2025: § 27-2005, 2007 adm code and dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st stack at south east building front at fire escape, 2nd story
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Immediately hazardous
16
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Oct 27, 2025: § 27-2031 adm code provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4k, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , 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
A
Annmarie Barker
3.5(7)
Site Manager•
1 Property•64 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
M
Michael Niamonitakis
3.5(7)
Head Officer•
1 Property•64 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 1
M
Meridian Properties LLC
3.1(139)
Corporate Owner•
101 Properties•3691 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 129
J
James Demetriades
3.2(30)
Officer•
9 Properties•475 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 18
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