Which neighborhood does 499 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 fall under?

In the neighborhood Flatbush, New York

Does 499 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have any open violations?

This building has 12 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 499 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Flatbush499 Ocean Avenue

499 Ocean Avenue

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 11226

48 units·7 floors·Built in 1931

1.6

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent tenants at 499 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, expressed dissatisfaction with poor management communication, unresponsiveness, and maintenance issues. Despite being rent stabilized, residents faced challenges with cleanliness, pest control, low water pressure, and insufficient heating. Mold in the staircase, slow elevators, and lack of pandemic precautions were highlighted as concerns. The building's common areas were reported as dirty, with cigarette smoke infiltration. Tenants struggled to receive their security deposits promptly, indicating management inefficiencies. Overall, residents did not recommend living in this building due to various unresolved issues.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Terrible building management

Pros

Rent stabilized apartment

Cons

-Terrible communication from the building management and super -nasty building and nasty staircase -nothing ever gets fixed no matter how much you complain -management never responses to emails or phone calls -building manager is extremely unprofessional

Advice to the owners

Do better for your tenants

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Do better for your tenants

Pros

Nice area to live around

Cons

Elevator is slow and always have issues Staircase is disgusting and has mold Takes forever to fix anything for tenants Water pressure is low Heat hardly comes up

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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499 Ocean Avenue

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 11226

48 units·7 floors·Built in 1931

1.6

3 reviews

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NYC buildings Brooklyn Flatbush499 Ocean Avenue

499 Ocean Avenue

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 11226

48 units·7 floors·Built in 1931

1.6

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Reviews

Former tenant·3 months ago

Terrible building management

Pros

Rent stabilized apartment

Cons

Advice to the owners

Do better for your tenants

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Do better for your tenants

Pros

Nice area to live around

Cons

Elevator is slow and always have issues Staircase is disgusting and has mold Takes forever to fix anything for tenants Water pressure is low Heat hardly comes up

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 5 days ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

7Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

4Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Be the first to ask a question!

FAQs

Review 499 Ocean Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 499 Ocean Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

499 Ocean Avenue

Flatbush, Brooklyn, NY 11226

48 units·7 floors·Built in 1931

1.6

3 reviews

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Building owners and associates

Change of ownership/management in 1999

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Jack Garber
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Rolman Garcia
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1 building
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Reb Yukateal Realty Llc
1.6(3)
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1 building

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Jack Garber

2.8(6)

6 buildings

Top rated

Rolman Garcia

1.6(3)

1 building

Top rated

Reb Yukateal Realty Llc

1.6(3)

1 building