501 Surf Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11224
369 Units
•Built in 1964
•24 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Evictions: 2
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: No
Pet Friendly: Yes
Building Overview
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Review Summary for 501 Surf Avenue
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Recent tenants praise the building at 501 Surf Avenue for its convenient location and amenities like the pool. The cleanliness and garbage management are rated positively, but noise from the train is a recurring issue. Residents appreciate the responsive owner and overall recommend living here for families. Suggestions include improving noise insulation and updating the building's infrastructure. Despite some drawbacks, the majority of renters seem content with their experience, making it a desirable option for those seeking a family-friendly environment with convenient amenities in Brooklyn.
Reviews (3)
3.62 stars
Over 1 year ago
Great location with pool
Former Tenant
Pros:
Pool
Commutable
Great area
Commutable
Great area
Cons:
Management
Security
Train is loud
Security
Train is loud
4.12 stars
Over 2 years ago
Nice place to live
Former Tenant
Pros:
Clean, has a pool, mostly families
Cons:
Noise from elevated subway even when I lived on 21st floor on opposite side to the building
Building Ratings
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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 501 Surf Avenue is better than the city.
BUILDING AVERAGE:
0.09 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
12
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Jul 22, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st door from south at west wall in the foyer located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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Hazardous
18
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Sep 14, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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Immediately hazardous
5
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
Sep 14, 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 hinges in the entrance located at apt 16j, 16th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
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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
P
Pavel Moreff
3(4)
Head Officer•
3 Properties•736 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
K
Katherine Tsigel
3.7(3)
Agent•
1 Property•369 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
J
Joseph Meynekhdrun
3(4)
Officer•
3 Properties•736 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
B
Board Of Managers Brightwater Towers Condo
3.7(3)
Corporate Owner•
1 Property•369 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 2
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