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75 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

75 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 106-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
104
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.

75 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Built 19256 floors106 unitsBBL 3050240006
Current rent range
$1,836 – $3,864 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★1.54 reviews
Verified reviews7OOwned by75 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
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★★★★★
1.5 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 4 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityPoor
LandlordConcerning
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations232last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews41.5 ★ avg
Rent-stab units106DHCR records
Building age101 ybuilt 1925
311 complaints222last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$2,160/mo
1 BR
$2,260/mo
2 BR
$2,500/mo
3 BR
$3,120/mo
4 BR
$3,360/mo
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

Studio
$2,160
$1,836 – $2,484
1 Bed
$1,750
$1,750
2 Bed
$4,176
$4,176
3 Bed
$3,120
$2,652 – $3,588
4 Bed
$3,360
$2,856 – $3,864
$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
66 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
35
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
25
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
6
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
2316
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

Steady
2418126020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 232311 Complaints 222DOB Filings 93Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

232 total
  • Door/Lock
    57
  • Paint/Plaster
    39
  • Window/Guard
    27
  • Flooring
    23
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    20

311Top Complaints

222 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    92
  • Noise - Residential
    67
  • FLOORING/STAIRS
    46
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    43
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    42

DOBTop Filings

93 total
  • DOB Violations
    93

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(14 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BCIV14 MAILEDMar 14, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(A) HMC, § 12-01, § 12-03 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

  • Class CCIV14 MAILEDMar 14, 2026

    § 27-2005, 2007 HMC: REMOVE THE ILLEGAL DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCKING DEVICE AT DOOR .. DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

  • Class BCIV14 MAILEDMar 14, 2026

    § 27-2045(B)(1)(B) HMC, § 12-06, § 12-07, § 12-09 RCNY REPAIR, REPLACE OR PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES THAT IS MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1N, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

  • Class ANOV SENT OUTMar 4, 2026

    §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT: HTTPS://WWW.NYC.GOV/SITE/HPD/SERVICES-AND-INFORMATION/REQUIRED-SIGNAGE.PAGE

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 3, 2025

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT BALCONY AT 2ND STACK FROM NORTH AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 5th STORY

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03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

1.5 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
4 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
0%
2★
50%
1★
50%

Pros: The only upside to this apartment is the location. Cons: This building this filthy! Management is condescending and belittles you when you inquire about simple upkeep (🐁🪳and leaks). Staff is physically assaultin…

negativeJun 2024
·
Anonymous

Pros: Grand location, dirty across the street from prospect park Cons: If you enjoy unwarranted huge rats and roaches, this is the place for you! Despite the beautiful location the building is decrepit and resembles a t…

negativeNov 2023
·
Anonymous

Pros: Location and across the street from the park. Cons: The landlord does not respect or care about the tenants at Ocean Empire LLC (i.e 75-Ocean Ave Brooklyn NY). The conditions are borderline inhabitable: unsanitary…

negativeOct 2023
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

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

The landlord.

75 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMEMBER: JOSEPH HERTZMail: 328 ST MARKS AVE, BKLYN, NY, 11238

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
D3.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
1.5
avg score / 5
D
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1925Building constructed106 units · 6 floors
  2. now75 OCEAN EMPIRE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

75 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.661° N, -73.963° W
45
Walk
22
Transit
38
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 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
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1925
Building constructed
106 units · 6 floors · class D1
2024
Rent stabilization on file
104 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 75 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026

    FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026

    SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE

  • 311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMApr 19, 2026

    FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR

  • 311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2026

    PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY

  • 311MEDIUMApr 3, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $1,836 – $2,484
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,921 – $2,599
    29% aboveArea: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,125 – $2,875
    40% belowArea: $4,176
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $2,652 – $3,588
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $2,856 – $3,864
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11225

Review Summary

4 reviews
1.5 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 4 reviews · avg 1.5 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: The only upside to this apartment is the location. Cons: This building this filthy! Management is condescending and belittles you when you inquire about…"
— Anonymous · Jun 2024
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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

94
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI68.4 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions344.02 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

Walkability & Transit

22
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/231 OCEAN AVB16
    0.3 mi5 min
  • ocean av/parkside avT464
    0.4 mi8 min
  • PARKSIDE AV/FLATBUSH AVB12
    0.4 mi8 min
  • OCEAN AV/PARKSIDE AVB16
    0.4 mi8 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 mi11 min
  • Clara Barton High SchoolHigh School
    0.6 mi11 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
    0.6 mi12 min
  • Explore Charter SchoolK-8
    0.7 mi14 min
  • Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi15 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
    0.4 mi8 min
  • Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
  • St Francis De Sales-Deaf-BrooklynElementary
    0.7 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 built1925
Floors6
Total units106
Rent-stab units106
ClassD1
BBL3050240006

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