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2201 AVENUE U

Brooklyn, NY, 11229

2201 AVENUE U, Brooklyn, NY, 11229 is a 5-unit rental building in Sheepshead Bay, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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LucidIQ Score
2201
AVENUE U
  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.

Sheepshead Bay · 11229
Neighborhood overview
Sheepshead Bay→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11229
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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Sheepshead Bay
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Brighton Beach· 0.58 miCanarsie· 1.27 miFlatbush· 1.46 miGravesend· 1.55 miMidwood· 1.85 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

2201 AVENUE U — Rent Intelligence for Sheepshead Bay, NYC

Sheepshead Bay · Brooklyn, NY, 11229
Built 19252 floors5 unitsBBL 3073270049
Current rent range
$1,828 – $3,829 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings
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Verified reviewsZJOwned byZELIK JOSEPH17 bldgs
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Rent fairnessMarket
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsStandard
HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units—no coverage
Building age101 ybuilt 1925
311 complaints4last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$2,150/mo
1 BR
$2,210/mo
2 BR
$2,480/mo
3 BR
$3,100/mo
4 BR
$3,330/mo
Compare this building's listings above against the neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
July
Most expensive
August
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to July.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

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

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$2,150
$1,828 – $2,473
1 Bed
$1,800
$1,800
2 Bed
$2,480
$2,108 – $2,852
3 Bed
$3,100
$2,635 – $3,565
4 Bed
$3,330
$2,831 – $3,829
$1.5k$2.9k$4.3k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

South Shore Brooklyn
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$2,193
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
0.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
14%
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
41 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
7
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
26
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
4321020242025
HPD Violations 1311 Complaints 4DOB Filings 5Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

1 total
  • Uncategorized
    1

311Top Complaints

4 total
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    2
  • SAFETY
    1
  • APPLIANCE
    1

DOBTop Filings

5 total
  • DOB Violations
    5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class IINFO NOV SENT OUTNov 24, 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.

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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05 / 10

The landlord.

ZELIK JOSEPH

Portfolio of 17 buildingsHead officer: JOSEPH ZELIKMail: 2405 AVENUE U, BROOKLYN, NY, 11229

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
A-8.8
Averaged across 17 buildings
17
buildings
4.4
avg score / 5
A-
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 17 total

See all 17 →
  • A2784 EAST 65 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A1913 KINGS HIGHWAYBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A2603 AVENUE UBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • A-32 GREENE AVENUEBrooklyn8.4 / 10
  • B+126 THATFORD AVENUEBrooklyn7.4 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1925Building constructed5 units · 2 floors
  2. nowZELIK JOSEPHOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 17 buildings · registration active through 2025-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

2201 AVENUE U · Brooklyn · 40.600° N, -73.949° W
46
Walk
25
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
4 schools nearby4 min
The neighborhood

Sheepshead Bay

Sheepshead Bay revolves around its waterfront — fishing boats, seafood restaurants, and the Emmons Avenue promenade give it a maritime character unique in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is a mix of Russian, Turkish, and longtime Italian families with a relaxed, coastal vibe.

12,291buildings tracked4.9avg LucidIQ$1,800median 1BR
81,109population$73kmedian income52%renters
WaterfrontSeafoodMulticulturalRelaxedAffordable
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1925
Building constructed
5 units · 2 floors · class S9
now
Current owner: ZELIK JOSEPH
Portfolio includes 17 buildings.

Recent Activity

5 events
  • HPDHIGHNov 24, 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 3, 2024

    SAFETY — WINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSING

  • 311MEDIUMSep 3, 2024

    APPLIANCE — REFRIGERATOR

  • 311MEDIUMSep 3, 2024

    DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW PANE

  • 311MEDIUMSep 3, 2024

    DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,828 – $2,473
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,879 – $2,542
    23% aboveArea: $1,800
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,108 – $2,852
    —Area: —
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,635 – $3,565
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,831 – $3,829
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11229

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

Sheepshead Bay revolves around its waterfront — fishing boats, seafood restaurants, and the Emmons Avenue promenade give it a maritime character unique in Brooklyn. The neighborhood is a mix of Russian, Turkish, and longtime Italian families with a relaxed, coastal vibe.

WaterfrontSeafoodMulticulturalRelaxedAffordable

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

25
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • OCEAN AV/AVENUE VB49B102
    0.2 mi3 min
  • OCEAN AV/AVENUE VB49B102
    0.2 mi4 min
  • OCEAN AV/NECK RDT464
    0.2 mi5 min
  • OCEAN AV/NECK RDT464
    0.2 mi5 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 206 Joseph F LambK-8
    0.2 mi4 min
  • J.h.s. 234 Arthur W. CunninghamMiddle School
    0.5 mi9 min
  • P.s. 255 Barbara Reing SchoolElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • P.s. 153 HomecrestElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Yeshivat Ohel TorahElementary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • St Edmund Prep High SchoolHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • St Edmund Elementary SchoolElementary
    0.2 mi4 min

At a glance

Year built1925
Floors2
Total units5
ClassS9
BBL3073270049

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