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Recent reviews for 2 Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn highlight a mix of positives and negatives. Tenants appreciate the building's old-world charm, spacious units, and pet-friendly policy. However, concerns arise regarding pest issues, noise from traffic, and occasional leaks. Some residents have expressed dissatisfaction with the management's responsiveness and ongoing construction projects nearby. Despite these drawbacks, the majority approve of the owner and recommend the building for its affordability and convenient location near public transportation and parks. A notable mention is the rent stabilization status of the building.
Reviews (3)
3.12 stars
7 months ago
Nice old building
Former Tenant
Pros:
Dog friendly and old world charm
Cons:
Roaches, rats and leaks
3.12 stars
Over 1 year ago
Big apartment, great location
Former Tenant
Pros:
Beautiful, spacious, affordable, pet friendly
Cons:
Lots of traffic noise
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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 16 Ocean Pkwy is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.24 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
2
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Nov 11, 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 handrail erected across landing, obstructing door leading to roof at bulkhead , section at south
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Hazardous
18
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Nov 17, 2025: 28 rcny § 25-171; & 67 (7)(b) mdl; nyc fire code § 703.1.3; nyc fire code § 703.2: adjust door to prevent gaps between the top and side edges of door and door jamb exceeding the maximum allowable clearance of 1/8 of an inch and maximum allowable clearance of 3/4 of an inch between the door bottom and sill at ... , 6th story, section at north
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Immediately hazardous
12
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Nov 11, 2025: § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 hmc, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( c) mdl and 28 rcny §25-171: replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door to roof at north at bulkhead , section at south
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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
L
L Schwartz
2.8(3)
Shareholder•
1 Property•133 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
R
Rici Lewis
2.8(3)
Site Manager•
1 Property•133 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
O
10-16 Ocean Realties LLC
2.8(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•133 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 0
L
Leonard Schwartz
2.2(28)
Head Officer•
21 Properties•1153 Units
Litigation History: Yes
Evictions: 27
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