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455 Ocean Avenue
Flatbush

455 Ocean Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11226

40 Units

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Built in 1927

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6 Floors

2.4(5)
Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 0
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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    -- of renters approve of this owner
    Review Summary for 455 Ocean Avenue
    Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on openigloo.
    Recent reviews for 455 Ocean Avenue in Brooklyn reveal significant concerns about building maintenance and management. Tenants commonly report persistent leaks, poor cleanliness, frequent vermin issues, and unreliable elevator service. Many express frustration with slow or absent landlord responsiveness, especially regarding essential repairs like heat and water. Despite these problems, some note the building's affordable rent, spacious units, and friendly neighbors. Garbage management consistently ranks low, contributing to an unsanitary environment. While a few residents recommend the building, the majority advise improved upkeep and more attentive management to address ongoing pest, maintenance, and safety issues for a better living experience.

    Reviews (5)

    9 months ago
    Only cares about rent, doesn’t care about apartment conditions.
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    The building is fine, working elevators, has good heat, i rarely have pest problems in my apartment
    Cons:
    Consistent leaks in my apartment, landlord will not fix leaks unless you withhold rent. I’ve had leaks and holes in my ceiling for months before they decided to fix and while that was happening i was constantly harassed to pay rent and when i asked about the leak fixtures they would go radio silent
    Advice to owner:
    if you want rent on time keep the building safe and efficient for tenants
    Over 2 years ago
    Neglectful and horrible landlord no water don’t rent here
    Former Tenant
    Pros:
    Good location near prospect park, decent neighbors
    Cons:
    Landlord does not make repairs and harrasses tenants. Building is infested with vermin. Elevator breaks down frequently. Water has been turned off several weeks a year including one month without any hot water whatsoever. Heat went off for days during freezing spell. Stay away do not rent here!!
    Advice to owner:
    DO YOUR JOB

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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 4 days ago.
    The average number of violations per unit at 455 Ocean Avenue is worse than the city .
    BUILDING AVERAGE:
    7 violations per unit
    NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
    0.81 violation per unit
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    Non-hazardous
    38
    class A
    i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 10, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective drawer at base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Hazardous
    121
    class B
    i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 10, 2025: § 27-2026, 2027 hmc: properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Immediately hazardous
    120
    class C
    i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
    MOST RECENT:
    Dec 11, 2025: § 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash at fire escape window in the 5th room from north located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
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    Missing information/filings
    1
    class I
    Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
    MOST RECENT:
    Feb 27, 2025: § 27-2091(c) adm code the property has been issued an order to identify and address underlying conditions and violations related to the order. failure to comply may result in extensive repair work to correct underlying conditions and related violations by hpd. charges for repair work done pursuant to this order, if not paid, will become tax liens on the property
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    Property Owners and Associates
    M
    Michael Kohn
    2.4(5)
    Site Manager•
    1 Property•40 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
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    Philmil Realty Corp
    2.4(5)
    Corporate Owner•
    1 Property•40 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    S
    Susan Silberman
    3.7(6)
    Officer•
    2 Properties•52 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0
    P
    Property Advisors Management
    3.7(6)
    Corporate Owner•
    2 Properties•52 Units
    Litigation History: Yes
    Evictions: 0

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