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39 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

39 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 30-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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  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
30
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.

39 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Built 19366 floors30 unitsBBL 3050240026
Current rent range
$1,750 – $2,400 / mo
2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.01 reviews
Verified reviews3OOwned by39 OCEAN LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 1 review
Rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations57last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews13.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units30DHCR records
Building age90 ybuilt 1936
311 complaints48last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$1,750/mo
3 listings
2 BR
$2,400/mo
4 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

Studio3 listings
$1,750
$1,750
2 Bed4 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
67 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
35
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
24
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
8
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2298
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
161284020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 57311 Complaints 48DOB Filings 15Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

57 total
  • Paint/Plaster
    14
  • Pest Infestation
    8
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    5
  • Door/Lock
    5
  • Window/Guard
    5

311Top Complaints

48 total
  • Illegal Parking
    16
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    14
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    12
  • Noise - Residential
    6
  • DOOR/WINDOW
    5

DOBTop Filings

15 total
  • DOB Violations
    15

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(8 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEJan 10, 2026

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 25, 2025

    § 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 25, 2025

    HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJan 25, 2025

    § 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

  • Class CVIOLATION CLOSEDJan 25, 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 HINGES IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 3E, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST

See all 57 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
1 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Pros: Proximity to Prospect Park. Cons: The building is not kept clean. The Super does not respond in a timely manner to tenants needs The building management does not respond to tenants needs. Advice to landlord: Ret…

mixedMar 2021
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

5 amenities
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • Hardwood Floors
  • Has Evictions
  • Rent Stabilized
  • Good Cause
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

39 OCEAN LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMR: ALAN HERTZMail: 1522 41, 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
B7.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.5
avg score / 5
B
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1936Building constructed30 units · 6 floors
  2. now39 OCEAN LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

39 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.662° N, -73.963° W
45
Walk
22
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby6 min
7 schools nearby6 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
19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1936
Building constructed
30 units · 6 floors · class D1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
30 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 39 OCEAN LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 17, 2026

    Elevator — Elevator - Single Device On Property/No Alternate Service

  • 311MEDIUMJan 23, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 22, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 21, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 20, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 20, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 19, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 19, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 15, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

  • 311MEDIUMJan 14, 2026

    Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,750 – $1,750
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,400 – $2,400
    43% belowArea: $4,176
Compared to median rents in 11225

Review Summary

1 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 1 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: Proximity to Prospect Park. Cons: The building is not kept clean. The Super does not respond in a timely manner to tenants needs The building management…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2021
Read all 1 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

100
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI13.6 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions44.87 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

22
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 6 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • FLATBUSH AV/CHESTER CTB41
    0.3 mi6 min
  • OCEAN AV/OPP 231 OCEAN AVB16
    0.3 mi6 min
  • OCEAN AV/231 OCEAN AVB16
    0.3 mi6 min
  • FLATBUSH AV/HAWTHORNE STB41
    0.3 mi7 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 375 Jackie Robinson SchoolElementary
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Ebbets Field Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi6 min
  • P.s. 241 Emma L. JohnstonElementary
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Clara Barton High SchoolHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Explore Charter SchoolK-8
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
    0.8 mi16 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
  • St Francis De Sales-Deaf-BrooklynElementary
    0.6 mi13 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 built1936
Floors6
Total units30
Rent-stab units30
ClassD1
BBL3050240026

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