The listing facts are current enough for an initial property review.
for saleRealtyLens property overview
$689,000
501 Surf Ave Apt 11M
Brooklyn, NY, 11224
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages2Beds
1Baths
980Sqft
$703$/sqft
Listing Notes
Brightwater Towers Condo- Brighton Beach Area Live steps from the beach in this great 2-bedroom, 1-bath home offering breathtaking ocean views from a large private balcony. Updated kitchen and bathroom, plus plenty of closets throughout. The amazing parking spot by the building is included in the sale. Maint includes all major utilities and low yearly taxes. Located in a full-service luxury building with 24-hour security, heated outdoor pool, children's pool, fitness center, and package room. Perfectly positioned near the New York Aquarium, Luna Park, restaurants, shopping, and transportation-offering the ultimate beachside lifestyle with city convenience. Pets allowed Sublets allowed *NOTE: TENANT OCCUPIED NEEDS A FEW DAYS' NOTICE FOR SHOWINGS
Market Insights
Above nearby median+11%
$703/sqft vs a nearby median of $635/sqft.
Nearby median$635/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size980 sqft
- +11% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 980 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$645k$576k – $714k · 33% confidence
vs ask $689k+$44k (+6.4%)
Asking price is about 6.4% above where comps + adjustments land — there is room to negotiate.
$686/sqft median across 4 tight comps × 980 sqft= $672k
- Open Class C HPD violations−$40k −6.0%
- Transit access+$27k +4.0%
- Mid-century building era−$10k −1.5%
- Moderate flood-area edge−$3k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$27k−4.0%
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The property is priced above the nearby median per square foot, so condition, building quality, and exact location need to justify the higher ask.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 9 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- May 3, 2026
- Photos
- 12 photos
- Property type
- condos
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- Mar 15, 2007 · $525,000
Features & Amenities
Central AirDoormanElevatorDining RoomDisability FeaturesPets AllowedViewWater ViewSwimming PoolWaterfrontUpdated KitchenRental PropertyOcean ViewBreathtaking ViewsViewsBeachBalconyShopping
Photos
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
$689,000for sale
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)13,385
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11224
- Illegal Parking2,790
- Noise - Residential2,324
- HEAT/HOT WATER809
- UNSANITARY CONDITION608
- Noise - Street/Sidewalk603
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 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 DOOR HINGES IN THE ...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.