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185 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

185 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 27-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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LucidIQ Score
185 OCEAN
AVENUE
  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.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

185 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Built 200827 unitsBBL 3050267501
Current rent range
$2,100 – $2,100 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings
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★★★★★5.01 reviews
Verified reviews1OOwned by185 OCEAN AVE CONDOMINIUM0 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
A+
★★★★★
5.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 1 review
Brooklyn building. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessMarket
LivabilityGreat
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews15.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age18 ybuilt 2008
311 complaints0last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

2 BR
$2,100/mo
1 listing
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
November
Most expensive
July
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Potential savings: ~13% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 1 listing

1 Bed$2,7001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

2 Bed1 listing
$4,176
$4,176
$3.8k$4.1k$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
82 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
40
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
31
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
11
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2706
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
1085302020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 3311 Complaints 0DOB Filings 0Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

3 total
  • Pest Infestation
    1

311Top Complaints

0 total
  • Illegal Parking
    91
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    3
  • Water System
    3
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    2
  • Blocked Driveway
    2

DOBTop Filings

0 total
  • DOB Violations
    0

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 20, 2025

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDMar 31, 2023

    (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 10, 2022

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

See all 3 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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

Pros: Clean, good outdoor, space, quiet tenants, well maintained common areas, across the street from prospect park Cons: I don’t have any cons Advice to landlord: Increase the heat in the entry way during the winter

positiveNov 2020
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

7 amenities
OUTDOOR
  • Patio
FITNESS
  • Spa
PARKING & BIKES
  • Parking
SECURITY
  • Security
  • Gated
STORAGE
  • Storage Room
  • Storage
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

185 OCEAN AVE CONDOMINIUM

Portfolio of 0 buildingsManaged by Tom BanjongjamMANAGER: JOSH SHINEMail: 781 EAST NY AVE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11203

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

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nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 2008Building constructed27 units
  2. now185 OCEAN AVE CONDOMINIUMOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

185 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.659° N, -73.962° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby9 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
2000201020202030
2008
Building constructed
27 units · class RM
now
Current owner: 185 OCEAN AVE CONDOMINIUM
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 24, 2026

    Illegal Parking — License Plate Obscured

  • 311MEDIUMJan 7, 2026

    Water System — Dirty Water (WE)

  • 311MEDIUMJan 7, 2026

    Water System — Dirty Water (WE)

  • 311MEDIUMDec 29, 2025

    Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party

  • 311MEDIUMDec 5, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMDec 2, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMNov 24, 2025

    Blocked Driveway — Partial Access

  • HPDHIGHNov 20, 2025

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMSep 17, 2025

    Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

  • 311MEDIUMSep 14, 2025

    Blocked Driveway — No Access

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,100 – $2,100
    50% belowArea: $4,176
Compared to median rents in 11225

Review Summary

1 reviews
5.0 / 5
Would recommendBased on 1 reviews · avg 5.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL POSITIVE
"Pros: Clean, good outdoor, space, quiet tenants, well maintained common areas, across the street from prospect park Cons: I don’t have any cons Advice to land…"
— Anonymous · Nov 2020
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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

23
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 5 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • OCEAN AV/PARKSIDE AVT464
    0.2 mi5 min
  • PARKSIDE AV/OCEAN AVB12
    0.3 mi5 min
  • OCEAN AV/PARKSIDE AVB16T464
    0.3 mi6 min
  • CLARKSON AV/FLATBUSH AVB12
    0.3 mi6 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 092 Adrian HegemanElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • P.s. 375 Jackie Robinson SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Ebbets Field Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Parkside Preparatory AcademyMiddle School
    0.6 mi11 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
    0.5 mi9 min
  • Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Explore Charter SchoolK-8
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
    0.3 mi5 min
  • Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
    0.5 mi10 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11225
Violent265
Property718
Quality-of-life2,577
Total incidents2,869
PRECINCT
Top precinct#71
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built2008
Total units27
ClassRM
BBL3050267501

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