1170 Ocean Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11230
54 Units
•Built in 1931
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 4
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 1170 Ocean Avenue
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Recent reviews for 1170 OCEAN AVENUE highlight a mix of experiences. Tenants appreciate the spacious units, family-oriented atmosphere, and some improvements like updated laundry facilities. However, concerns arise about pest control issues, heating challenges, and unresponsive management. Recommendations include modernizing common areas, enhancing security, and increasing laundry amenities. While some approve of the owner and recommend the building, others urge for better communication, maintenance, and overall building upgrades. The building's potential is acknowledged, but improvements in management responsiveness and building infrastructure are crucial for a more positive living experience.
Reviews (4)
3.38 stars
Over 2 years ago
Ok building but needs a lot of updating
Former Tenant
Pros:
Very family-oriented building with great neighbors. They also just got a new super this year who seems to be doing a lot more around the building with what he has to work with (it is an old building). They have updated the laundry room with new machines. The building is also pet friendly, at least when I moved in it was.
Cons:
Building still has cockroaches, even with monthly exterminators. Do have an updated laundry room but not an even number of washers/ dryers and there aren’t enough for how big the building is. Heat is obviously way too hot 🥵. I never know where to sort my recycling because the bins aren’t marked. Mgmt company seems bad, I’ve never gotten a renewal lease on time, I always have to reach out and ask.
Advice to owner:
Modern updates to the common areas of the building. Secure package room. More washers/dryers.
2.88 stars
Over 3 years ago
Has great potential, but needs more improvements
Former Tenant
Pros:
The apartments are very spacious, with lots of closet space. In some of the apartments, there is a bathroom inside the master bedroom.
Cons:
At one point, there were far too many apartments that became vacant within a short amount of time. Also, there were some mice and waterbug issues.
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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 2 days ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 1170 Ocean Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.01 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
7
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 24, 2025: § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling with door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
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Hazardous
30
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Dec 14, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window frame at east wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 6h, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west
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Immediately hazardous
18
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Dec 16, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall
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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
Alban Alikaj
3.1(4)
Site Manager•
1 Property•54 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
A
Argyle Realty LP
3.1(4)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•54 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
R
Richard Marshel
3.7(6)
Head Officer•
2 Properties•133 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 4
J
Jacob Marshel
3.1(4)
Agent•
1 Property•54 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 3
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