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147 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

147 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 20-unit rental building in Crown Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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147 OCEAN
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Crown Heights · 11225
Neighborhood overview
Crown Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11225
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Crown Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Park Slope· 0.96 miCrown Heights· 1.03 miFlatbush· 1.12 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 1.27 miEast Flatbush· 1.33 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
21
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

147 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Built 19274 floors20 unitsBBL 3050260026
Current rent range
$2,800 – $3,650 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★5.03 reviews
Verified reviewsA1Owned byARBERN 147 OCEAN LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A+
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 3 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityGreat
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations8last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews35.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units20DHCR records
Building age99 ybuilt 1927
311 complaints24last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

1 BR
$2,825/mo
6 listings
2 BR
$3,267/mo
34 listings
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
November
Most expensive
July
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed6 listings
$1,750
$1,750
2 Bed34 listings
$4,176
$4,176
$1.3k$2.9k$4.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Prospect Park
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$3,296
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
-0.4%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
16%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
80 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
40
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
32
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
8
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
975202020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 8311 Complaints 24DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

8 total
  • Pest Infestation
    3
  • Door/Lock
    1
  • Flooring
    1
  • Mold/Mildew
    1
  • Paint/Plaster
    1

311Top Complaints

24 total
  • Illegal Parking
    23
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    10
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    9
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    3
  • APPLIANCE
    2

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(3 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 23, 2024

    § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 1O SQUARE FEET AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 23, 2024

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 23, 2024

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2D, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDOct 12, 2024

    § 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDOct 12, 2024

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 8 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

5.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
3 reviews
5★
100%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: I LOVE the Super and his family. They are so sweet with great community relationships and really care about the building. The landlord is tough but not the worst. Very by the rules, so look at your lease carefully.…

positiveJun 2021
·
Anonymous

Pros: The building is quiet and clean. The super is so friendly and responsive and takes amazing care of the building. You’ll often see him outside or in the lobby cleaning up and taking care of things. Truly, he is one…

positiveJan 2021
·
Anonymous

Pros: Management is responsive. Super is great. My unit was recently renovated, and I have been very comfortable. Great location. Cons: I have lived at 147 Ocean for three years and loved it. My one complaint is that…

positiveDec 2020
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

9 amenities
LAUNDRY
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer/dryer
OTHER
  • Good Cause
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Has Evictions
  • Fios Available
  • Central Air
  • Hardwood Floors
  • View
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

ARBERN 147 OCEAN LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMANAGER: LAWRENCE BERNSTEINMail: 725 CHURCH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11218

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
A10.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
5.0
avg score / 5
A
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1927Building constructed20 units · 4 floors
  2. nowARBERN 147 OCEAN LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

147 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.659° N, -73.963° W
45
Walk
21
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
7 schools nearby8 min
The neighborhood

Crown Heights

Crown Heights along the Eastern Parkway corridor is defined by the grand boulevard — designed by Olmsted and Vaux — with the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden as anchors. The neighborhood's Caribbean and Hasidic communities have coexisted here for decades, and new restaurants are popping up on Franklin Avenue.

4,539buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$1,750median 1BR
58,476population$83kmedian income82%renters
CulturalDiverseParksEvolvingHistoric Boulevard
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1927
Building constructed
20 units · 4 floors · class C1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
21 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: ARBERN 147 OCEAN LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 19, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 5, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk

  • 311MEDIUMJan 27, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMJan 20, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMAug 27, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMAug 27, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMAug 19, 2025

    Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)

  • 311MEDIUMJun 7, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMJun 1, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMApr 25, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Paper License Plates

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,800 – $2,850
    61% aboveArea: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,885 – $3,650
    22% belowArea: $4,176
Compared to median rents in 11225

Review Summary

3 reviews
5.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 3 reviews · avg 5.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: I LOVE the Super and his family. They are so sweet with great community relationships and really care about the building. The landlord is tough but not th…"
— Anonymous · Jun 2021
Read all 3 reviews →

Neighborhood Vibe

Crown Heights along the Eastern Parkway corridor is defined by the grand boulevard — designed by Olmsted and Vaux — with the Brooklyn Museum and Brooklyn Botanic Garden as anchors. The neighborhood's Caribbean and Hasidic communities have coexisted here for decades, and new restaurants are popping up on Franklin Avenue.

CulturalDiverseParksEvolvingHistoric Boulevard

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

21
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • OCEAN AV/PARKSIDE AVB16
    0.3 mi6 min
  • OCEAN AV/PARKSIDE AVT464
    0.3 mi6 min
  • PARKSIDE AV/OCEAN AVB12
    0.3 mi6 min
  • PARKSIDE AV/OCEAN AVB12
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 375 Jackie Robinson SchoolElementary
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Ebbets Field Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.4 mi8 min
  • P.s. 092 Adrian HegemanElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Parkside Preparatory AcademyMiddle School
    0.6 mi12 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Explore Charter SchoolK-8
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi13 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • St Francis De Sales-Deaf-BrooklynElementary
    0.8 mi16 min

At a glance

Year built1927
Floors4
Total units20
Rent-stab units20
ClassC1
BBL3050260026

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