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$1,750
501 Surf Ave
Brooklyn, NY, 11224
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages1Beds
1Baths
620Sqft
$3$/sqft
Listing Notes
Beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath condo in Brightwater Towers, located in the heart of the Brighton Beach area. This bright apartment, situated above the lobby on the second floor, features a modern kitchen and bathroom, new windows, and gleaming hardwood floors. Enjoy a large private balcony with views of Seabreeze Park and the ocean. Low maintenance includes all utilities, and parking is available for rent. The building offers 24-hour security, a large outdoor pool with kiddie pool, and is just steps from the boardwalk, beach, transportation, and local shops... Pet Friendly !!! Beautifully renovated 1-bedroom, 1-bath apartment....
Market Insights
Above nearby median+50%
$3/sqft vs a nearby median of $2/sqft.
Nearby median$2/sqft
Nearby properties1
Property size620 sqft
- +50% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 620 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 8 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 4, 2026
- Photos
- 6 photos
- Property type
- apartment
- Status
- for rent
Features & Amenities
Swimming PoolModern KitchenRental PropertyViewsBeachBalconyHardwood FloorsShopping
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1964
- Stories
- 24
- Total units
- 1,287
- Residential units
- 735
- Building area
- 15.75 ac
- Lot size
- 7.70 ac
- Land use
- Mixed residential and commercial buildings
- Building class
- RM
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,750for rent
Public Records
DOB violations4 open
65 total recorded against the building
HPD violations89 open
7 class C (immediately hazardous)
ACRIS documents0
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)13,403
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11224
- Illegal Parking2,793
- Noise - Residential2,326
- HEAT/HOT WATER809
- UNSANITARY CONDITION608
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk604
Recent DOB
- Jun 20, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Jun 20, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Jun 20, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
- Jun 20, 2023V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSED · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
Recent HPD
- Mar 3, 2026Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 16J, 16th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
- Mar 3, 2026Class B · § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE TERRACE DOOR HANDLE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 16J, 16th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
- Feb 11, 2026Class C · § 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT BUILDING ...
- Sep 14, 2025Class B · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SINK BASE CABINET IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 16J, 16th STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.