Which neighborhood does 985 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 fall under?

In the neighborhood Ditmas Park, New York

Does 985 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have any open violations?

This building has 9 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 985 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 have bedbug infestations?

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

NYC buildings Brooklyn Ditmas Park985 Ocean Avenue

985 Ocean Avenue

Ditmas Park, Brooklyn, NY 11226

36 units·6 floors·Built in 1961

3.3

3 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

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

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

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 985 Ocean Avenue highlight a desirable location near Prospect Park and a generally pleasant neighborhood with friendly neighbors. Apartments are noted to have strong water pressure and decent heating, though noise levels and pest control vary significantly, with some tenants reporting serious issues like roaches and bed bug infestations. Garbage management is fair, but elevator reliability and building cleanliness receive mixed feedback. Management responsiveness is frequently criticized, with communication and maintenance delays cited as concerns. While some tenants appreciate the building's qualities and recommend living here, others advise better pest control and improved management to enhance the rental experience.

Reviews

Former tenant·4 minutes ago

Overall good, management isn't the best

Pros

Neighbors are great, super is helpful, apartment units themselves are really nice

Cons

Management is impossible to reach, elevator breaks frequently, communication isn't great

Advice to the owners

Listen to your tenants

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Nice surrounding neighborhood

Pros

Beautiful and interesting surrounding neighborhood.

Cons

Loud neighbors next door. Issues with roaches.

Advice to the owners

Better pest control and building management needed

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

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 5 days ago

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

Building average0.25Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

3Class C

Immediately hazardous

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

6Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

0Class 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

Be the first to ask a question!

FAQs

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

Reviews are anonymous and could truly help the next renter that considers this building.

985 Ocean Avenue

Highlights

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews

Overall good, management isn't the best

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Nice surrounding neighborhood

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

985 Ocean Avenue

Unlock building insights

Unlock building insights

985 Ocean Avenue

Highlights

Renter recommendations

Review summary

Reviews

Overall good, management isn't the best

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Nice surrounding neighborhood

Pros

Cons

Advice to the owners

Building ratings

Rents and deposits

Open violations

Renter Q&A

FAQs

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

Review 985 Ocean Avenue

985 Ocean Avenue

Unlock building insights

Unlock building insights

Building owners and associates

Ocean Ave 985 Llc

Scott Kiaer

Lennox Pope

Andrew Spodek

Ocean Ave 985 Llc

Scott Kiaer

Lennox Pope

Andrew Spodek