Which neighborhood does 500 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 fall under?

In the neighborhood Prospect Park South, New York

Does 500 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have any open violations?

This building has 26 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 500 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had no reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Prospect Park South500 Ocean Avenue

500 Ocean Avenue

Prospect Park South, Brooklyn, NY 11226

64 units·6 floors·Built in 1931

3.5

7 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 500 Ocean Avenue highlight spacious units, a great location near Prospect Park, and generally friendly neighbors as appealing features. The building is noted for being well-maintained overall, with responsive landlords in many cases and clean common areas like the lobby and laundry rooms. However, several tenants mention ongoing issues with pests, security concerns including package theft, and noise from nearby Ocean Avenue. Maintenance responses vary, with some reporting slow or inconsistent service and overdue repairs. Storage and basement areas are sometimes described as unclean and unsecured. Despite these drawbacks, many renters still recommend the building for its size, location, and affordability.

Reviews

Former tenant·11 months ago

Charming older building

Pros

Big space nice kitchen great location

Cons

Pests were an issue

Former tenant·Over 2 years ago

Lived at 500 Ocean for a year

Pros

Nice neighbors and well kept units!

Cons

Basement is very gross, laundry is not well kept.

Advice to the owners

Clean up common areas

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Trash management

Pest control

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Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated 16 hours ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.40Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

15Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

8Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

3Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

Renter Q&A

Any problems with pests through unit and building?

Over 2 years ago

Answer

How's the hot water in this building? My last place was like 5 mins of hot water - so just curious!

Over 2 years ago

Very hot, never had a problem with it running out during a shower. Gets hot enough to scald you if you aren’t careful lol

Over 2 years ago

Answer

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Building owners and associates

Annmarie Barker

Michael Niamonitakis

Meridian Properties Llc

James Demetriades

Annmarie Barker

Michael Niamonitakis

Meridian Properties Llc

James Demetriades