What is the rent for a studio at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $1,500 per month.

What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $1,975 per month.

How does rent at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?

Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: studio rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 28% below the neighborhood median.

Is 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?

Yes, 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 35 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.

When is the cheapest time to rent at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.

Who is the landlord of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

The registered owner of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.

Is the landlord of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 66 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.

What is the building rating for 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.

Are there violations or complaints at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

Yes, 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 66 housing violations and 108 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.

What amenities does 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 6 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, View, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.

What schools are near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

There are 10 schools near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 245 (4 min walk), High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (5 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (5 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush (4 min walk), and more.

What public transit is near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RD (T464), 0.13 mi away.

Is 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?

The 11226 zip code where 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.

When was 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1931, has 6 floors, contains 35 total units.

What do tenants say about living at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?

659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

659 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Flatbush, NYC

Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY, 11226

Built 19316 floors35 unitsBBL 3051240035

Current rent range

$1,500 – $1,975 / mo

2 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized

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★★★★★4.01 reviews

Verified reviews6OOwned by659 OCEAN REALTY LLC3 bldgs

659 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11226

659 OCEAN AVENUE is a mid-century 1931 building, 6 floors, 35 units in Flatbush, NYC. Owned by 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC. Public records show 90 open violations, 108 311 complaints, 5 active litigation matters on file. Risk signals: 1 bedbug report. Rent stabilization on file covers 35 units (registered 2024). Lucid Rents has 1 verified tenant review on this building.

HPD violations66last 7 years · class A, B, C

Evictions filed0last 7 years

Tenant reviews14.0 ★ avg

Rent-stab units35DHCR records

Building age95 ybuilt 1931

311 complaints108last 7 years

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Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio

$1,500/mo

12 listings

1 BR

$1,975/mo

7 listings

This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest

February

Most expensive

May

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Potential savings: ~14% by timing your move to February.

Rent vs. area median Brooklyn

Studio

This building: $1,500 – $1,500

45% belowArea: $2,713

1 BR

This building: $1,975 – $1,975

28% belowArea: $2,750

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio12 listings

$2,713

$2,713

1 Bed7 listings

$2,750

$2,750

Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn

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Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

Flatbush

Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)

Asking rent

$2,103

current quarter

Effective rent

—

per bedroom only

YoY change

0.4%

asking, vs 1 yr ago

10-year change

11%

asking, since ~'16

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

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Rent trends.

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Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi

125 nearby

within 0.75 mi

Public-safety

shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders

24/7 Noise

sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic

Environmental

brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation

Block-level

3566

311 noise, rats, bedbug history

Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report

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Neighborhood risks.

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Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening

HPDTop Violations

66 total

Paint/Plaster
24
Pest Infestation
7
Smoke/CO Detector
7
Roof/Ceiling
6
Door/Lock
6

311Top Complaints

108 total

HEAT/HOT WATER
36
Noise - Residential
17
UNSANITARY CONDITION
11
Water System
7
FLOORING/STAIRS
7

DOBTop Filings

24 total

DOB Violations
24

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed

Evictions filed
0

Violations by Unit

(10 units)

UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years

Class ANOV SENT OUTMar 9, 2026
§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV CERTIFIED ON TIMEMar 9, 2026
§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 1st BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT D6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class ANOV SENT OUTMar 9, 2026
§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM NORTH AT EAST WALL WALL IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT D6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CNOV SENT OUTMar 9, 2026
§ 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 13, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
Class CCIV14 MAILEDMar 9, 2026
§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SLIDE BOLT WITH LOCKABLE DEVICE INSTALL AT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT D6, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

See all 66 HPD records

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Violations, 311, & more.

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What tenants actually say.

4.0 /5

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

1 reviews

5★

4★

100%

3★

2★

1★

Pros: The size of apartments is amazing, hard to find something like that in NY. The apartment we were in was newly renovated. The super was the best ever! Overall we loved living there Cons: Neighbors and the neighborh…

positiveMar 2023

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What tenants actually say.

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Building amenities.

Building Amenities

6 amenities

OTHER

Fios Available
Hardwood Floors
View
Rent Stabilized
Good Cause
Has Evictions

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Building amenities.

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The landlord.

659 OCEAN REALTY LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsAGENT: MURSEL KABAKCIMail: 7912 16 AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11214

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

View full landlord profile

buildings

4.0

avg score / 5

A-

portfolio grade

nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

1931Building constructed35 units · 6 floors
now659 OCEAN REALTY LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.

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The landlord.

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Crime & safety.

11226 · last 12 months

Safety & Crime

Above averageSafety score · last 12 months

NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

LAST 12 MONTHS · 11226

Violent338

Property924

Quality-of-life2,513

Total incidents3,775

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About this area.

Flatbush · 11226

659 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.647° N, -73.960° W

Walk

Transit

Bike

Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data

4 bus stops nearby3 min

7 schools nearby4 min

Nearby Transit

BUS

OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RDT464
0.1 mi3 min
OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RDT464
0.1 mi3 min
FLATBUSH AV/BEVERLY RDB41
0.2 mi4 min
FLATBUSH AV/CORTELYOU RDB41
0.2 mi4 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS

P.s. 245Elementary
0.2 mi4 min
High School For Youth And Community Development At ErasmusHigh School
0.3 mi5 min
Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At ErasmusSecondary
0.3 mi5 min
High School For Service & Learning At ErasmusHigh School
0.3 mi5 min

CHARTER SCHOOLS

Success Academy Charter School - FlatbushElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Success Academy Charter School - FlatbushElementary
0.2 mi4 min
Success Academy Charter School Ditmas Park Middle SchoolCharter
0.4 mi8 min

PRIVATE SCHOOLS

Starting Point Serv - St. Marks
0.1 mi2 min
New Generation Elementary SchoolElementary
0.6 mi12 min
Bonim LamokomElementary
0.8 mi15 min

The neighborhood

Flatbush

Flatbush around Church and Nostrand avenues is one of NYC's most vibrantly Caribbean neighborhoods — patois echoes on the streets, doubles vendors set up shop, and the Flatbush Junction outdoor market draws weekend crowds. It's affordable, lively, and deeply authentic.

7,559buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$2,750median 1BR

101,053population$76kmedian income86%renters

Caribbean CultureLivelyAffordableAuthenticDiverse

Explore Flatbush

Neighborhood overview

Flatbush→

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Crime in 11226

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Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average

Rent trends in Flatbush

Median rent & comparables→

1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings

Nearby neighborhoods to explore

East Flatbush· 1.1 mi Crown Heights· 1.12 mi Kensington· 1.16 mi Flatbush· 1.26 mi Midwood· 1.57 mi

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Crime & safety.

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About this area.

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History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits

At a glance

Year built1931

Floors6

Total units35

Rent-stab units35

ClassD1

BBL3051240035

19301940195019601970198019902000201020202030

1931

Building constructed

35 units · 6 floors · class D1

2024

Rent stabilization on file

35 stabilized units registered.

now

Current owner: 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC

Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

20 events

311MEDIUMApr 15, 2026
Lead — Lead Kit Request (Residential) (L10)
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026
FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR
HPDLOWMar 9, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT THE CEILING IN THE 1st BATHROO
HPDLOWMar 9, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE 1st
HPDLOWMar 9, 2026
HPD Class A Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING, CEILING I
HPDHIGHMar 9, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EIT
HPDHIGHMar 9, 2026
HPD Class C Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SLIDE BOLT WITH LOCKABLE DEVICE INSTALL AT DOOR IN THE

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History of the building.

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Frequently asked questions.

What is the rent for a studio at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a studio at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $1,500 per month.
What is the rent for a 1-bedroom at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on recent listing data, rent for a 1-bedroom at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is approximately $1,975 per month.
How does rent at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 compare to the neighborhood?
Compared to other buildings in the 11226 zip code: studio rents are about 45% below the neighborhood median; 1-bedroom rents are about 28% below the neighborhood median.
Is 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 rent stabilized?
Yes, 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is rent stabilized with 35 stabilized units. Rent-stabilized tenants have protections limiting annual rent increases and providing lease renewal rights.
When is the cheapest time to rent at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Based on historical listing data, February tends to be the most affordable month to sign a lease at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, while May is typically the most expensive. Timing your move to February could save approximately 14% compared to peak pricing.
Who is the landlord of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
The registered owner of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC. You can view their full portfolio of buildings on Lucid Rents.
Is the landlord of 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 a good landlord?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, owned by 659 OCEAN REALTY LLC, has an overall grade of A (4.0/5) on Lucid Rents. The building has 66 recorded violations. Tenants have left 1 review. Check tenant reviews for firsthand experiences.
What is the building rating for 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has an overall grade of A with a score of 4.0 out of 5 on Lucid Rents. This score is based on violations, complaints, and tenant reviews.
Are there violations or complaints at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
Yes, 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 66 housing violations and 108 complaints on record. Visit the building page on Lucid Rents to see the full history, including violation classes and complaint types.
What amenities does 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 have?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 offers 6 amenities including Fios Available, Hardwood Floors, View, Rent Stabilized, Good Cause, Has Evictions. View the full amenity list on the building page.
What schools are near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
There are 10 schools near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, including 4 public schools, 3 charter schools, 3 private schools. Nearby schools include P.s. 245 (4 min walk), High School For Youth And Community Development At Erasmus (5 min walk), Science, Technology And Research Early College High School At Erasmus (5 min walk), High School For Service & Learning At Erasmus (5 min walk), Success Academy Charter School - Flatbush (4 min walk), and more.
What public transit is near 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 4 transit options nearby. The closest include: bus: OCEAN AV/BEVERLY RD (T464), 0.13 mi away.
Is 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 safe? What is the crime rate nearby?
The 11226 zip code where 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 is located had 3,775 crime incidents in the past 2 years, including 338 violent crimes, 924 property crimes, and 2,513 quality-of-life incidents. Check the neighborhood report card for 11226 for full details.
When was 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 built and how many units does it have?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 was built in 1931, has 6 floors, contains 35 total units.
What do tenants say about living at 659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226?
659 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11226 has 1 tenant review with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5. 0 out of 1 reviewers would recommend this building.

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Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes

rent stabilized

stabilized units

2024

since

Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.

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