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99 OCEAN AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11225

99 OCEAN AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11225 is a 83-unit rental building in Crown Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B-
LucidIQ Score
99 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.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
83
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.

99 OCEAN AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Crown Heights, NYC

Crown Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11225
Built 19256 floors83 unitsBBL 3050240001
Current rent range
$1,050 – $23,000 / mo
6 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.02 reviews
Verified reviews9OOwned by99 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC1 bldg
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B-
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordMixed
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations52last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units83DHCR records
Building age101 ybuilt 1925
311 complaints72last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$3,125/mo
13 listings
1 BR
$3,435/mo
38 listings
2 BR
$4,767/mo
30 listings
3 BR
$4,195/mo
11 listings
4 BR
$1,270/mo
13 listings
5 BR
$1,180/mo
3 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

Studio13 listings
$3,125
$2,400 – $23,000
1 Bed38 listings
$1,750
$1,750
2 Bed30 listings
$4,176
$4,176
3 Bed11 listings
$4,195
$1,240 – $6,375
4 Bed13 listings
$1,270
$1,050 – $9,000
5 Bed3 listings
$1,180
$1,150 – $1,420
$0$12.9k$25.8k
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
68 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
36
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
26
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
6
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

Improving
12963020192020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 52311 Complaints 72DOB Filings 3Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

52 total
  • Door/Lock
    14
  • Paint/Plaster
    12
  • Smoke/CO Detector
    7
  • Flooring
    3
  • Heat/Hot Water
    3

311Top Complaints

72 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    87
  • Illegal Parking
    21
  • Noise - Street/Sidewalk
    17
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    9
  • Noise - Residential
    9

DOBTop Filings

3 total
  • DOB Violations
    3

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(8 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2025

    § 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 MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2025

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2025

    § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

  • Class CVIOLATION DISMISSEDDec 3, 2025

    § 27-2029 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3I, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

See all 52 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

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

Pros: If you're into bed bugs, roaches and mice, this might be a good fit for you. But the train is around the corner so that should make up for this miserable building right? And the landlord favors white tenants from…

mixedMar 2021
·
Anonymous

Pros: Location: across from Prospect Park, subway on block, neighbors, Caribbean neighborhood, rent Stabilized, the Super. Cons: LL biased with renovation/permissions to select few, bedbugs since 2008, hot water goes ou…

mixedOct 2020
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

45 amenities
BUILDING
  • Co-working
  • Concierge
  • Library
  • Lobby
  • Game Room
  • Wifi
  • Elevator
  • Lounge
  • Playroom
  • Wi-fi
  • Package Room
  • Business Center
  • Doorman
OUTDOOR
  • Courtyard
  • Rooftop
  • Garden
  • Grill
  • Bbq
  • Balcony
  • Roof Deck
  • Terrace
FITNESS
  • Yoga
  • Fitness Center
  • Gym
  • Fitness
  • Sauna
  • Spa
PARKING & BIKES
  • Bike Storage
  • Bike Room
  • Garage
  • Parking
LAUNDRY
  • Laundry In Unit
  • Washer/dryer
  • Laundry Room
  • Washer Dryer
SECURITY
  • Security
  • Video Intercom
PET FRIENDLY
  • Dog Run
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pet Friendly
STORAGE
  • Storage Room
  • Storage
LUXURY
  • Penthouse
OTHER
  • Fios Available
  • W/d
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

99 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC

Portfolio of 1 buildingMEMBER: IVONA HERTZMail: 328 ST. MARKS AVE, Brooklyn, NY, 11238

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

View full landlord profile
Portfolio Grade
B-6.0
Averaged across 1 building
1
buildings
3.0
avg score / 5
B-
portfolio grade
0
nearby owned

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1925Building constructed83 units · 6 floors
  2. now99 OCEAN EMPIRE LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

99 OCEAN AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.661° N, -73.963° W
46
Walk
23
Transit
39
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby5 min
7 schools nearby7 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
83 units · 6 floors · class D7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
83 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 99 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC
Registered owner on file.

Recent Activity

20 events
  • 311MEDIUMApr 21, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 20, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 9, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 8, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

  • 311MEDIUMApr 7, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,400 – $23,000
    —Area: —
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $1,600 – $4,995
    96% aboveArea: $1,750
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $2,600 – $6,485
    14% aboveArea: $4,176
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $1,240 – $6,375
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $1,050 – $9,000
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11225

Review Summary

2 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 2 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Pros: If you're into bed bugs, roaches and mice, this might be a good fit for you. But the train is around the corner so that should make up for this miserabl…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2021
Read all 2 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

75
High EfficiencyENERGY STAR Score
Site EUI85.6 kBtu/ft²
GHG Emissions297.56 tCO2e
2024 benchmarking data

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/231 OCEAN AVB16
    0.2 mi5 min
  • ocean av/parkside avT464
    0.4 mi7 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 mi7 min
  • Ebbets Field Middle SchoolMiddle School
    0.3 mi7 min
  • P.s. 092 Adrian HegemanElementary
    0.6 mi11 min
  • P.s. 241 Emma L. JohnstonElementary
    0.6 mi12 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Achievement First Voyager Charter SchoolCharter
    0.6 mi11 min
  • Explore Charter SchoolK-8
    0.7 mi13 min
  • Flatbush Ascend Charter SchoolElementary
    0.7 mi14 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • City-Pro Group, Inc. - Bedford Ave
    0.4 mi7 min
  • Lefferts Gardens MontessoriElementary
    0.5 mi11 min
  • St Francis De Sales-Deaf-BrooklynElementary
    0.7 mi14 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 units83
Rent-stab units83
ClassD7
BBL3050240001

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