353 Ocean Ave

353 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Condo Building In Brooklyn

Units

55

Stories

6

Year Built

1930

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Units for Rent

1 Available Units

353 Ocean Ave

48,020

Total Sq Ft

Condominium

Building Type

Ocean Woodruff Development

Property Manager

This six-story condo building at the foot of Prospect Park blends Art Deco and Mediterranean influences with an ornamented brick and cast-stone exterior conceived by Brooklyn architect Boris Dorfman. Completd in 1930, 353 Ocean Ave. (also known as Prospect Park East Condominiums) is set on a low-rise block of Prospect Lefferts Gardens and features double-arched windows on the ground floor, with fire escapes and original decorative iron balconies still intact. Set a block from the retail corridor of Flatbush Avenue, the elevator building employs a live-in superintendent and part-time doorman. “This property maintains almost all of its classic prewar charm,” says Belle Caplis, a broker with the Bateman Fields Team at Compass who recently listed a rental unit in the building. “One of the highlights of our great city is a strong, fun park life, and 353 Ocean Ave. gets to claim Prospect Park as its own backyard.” The 55 units within Prospect Park East Condominiums include a mix of mostly two and three-bedroom residences, although there is a line of one-bedroom units as well. All of them come with hardwood floors and built-in air conditioning. “Most condo buildings are new developments with boxy layouts and Sheetrock instead of plaster,” explains Caplis. “To find a prewar condo with central air is unique.” With the relatively small number of units, listings are rare — usually about one per year — and don’t spend long on the market. A one-bedroom residence sold in June 2022 for $415,000, while a two-bedroom duplex was acquired in June 2024 for $990,000. Smaller two-bedrooms are available for less, with one under contract for $600,000 as of November 2024. While the elevator building has limited amenities, the monthly maintenance fees are low, with a $600,000 two-bedroom coming with a $429 per month common charge. To help mind the entrance, the building employs a part-time doorman, while a doorbell intercom system is also in place along with lockers in the mail room for secured package delivery. “More than an amenity, this building has a beloved super, who is very invested in the health and happiness of the building and its inhabitants,” adds Caplis. Residents who own a bike have the option of stashing it in a shared bike room, and storage lockers are also available for an additional fee, although there is occasionally a waitlist. The property also contains a shared laundry facility for residents to use, and pets are permitted. While there’s no gym on site, the neighborhood is home to Blink Fitness, Planet Fitness and Retro Fitness — all of which are within blocks. The biggest draw in the area is undoubtedly Prospect Park, the sprawling green space designed by Central Park landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux in the mid-19th century. Encompassing more than 520 acres, the popular destination includes a mix of rolling meadows, woodland pathways, sporting areas and playgrounds — not to mention a zoo, boathouse and bandshell. Residents have easy access to grocery stores, as Pioneer Supermarket and Key Food are both within two blocks. Brooklyn Perk Coffee, a few doors down, provides a cozy atmosphere with wood accents and exposed brick walls. The main commercial street in this section of Prospect Lefferts Gardens is Flatbush Avenue, which is lined with numerous restaurants such as Peppa’s, Risbo, MangoSeed, Bonafini and Kracklaw Seafood Restaurant, as well as small businesses like nail salons, hardware stores, delis and pharmacies. A number of big box stores such as Target have outposts on nearby Church Street, which is also a retail hub. The property is located just one block from the Parkside Avenue subway station, where the Q line stops, and a 10-minute walk to the Winthrop Street station, which is serviced by the 2 and 5 trains. All three of these lines go into Manhattan, making it convenient for anyone who commutes or travels there frequently. There are also several bus lines that travel throughout Brooklyn and stop in the immediate vicinity, such as the B16, B12, B41 and B35. Plus, a Citi Bike dock at the Parkside Avenue subway station makes traveling by bike a breeze.

353 Ocean Ave is a condominium located in Kings and the 11226 ZIP Code. This area is served by the Kings County attendance zone.

Building Amenities

  • 24 Hour Access
  • Air Conditioning
  • Controlled Access
  • Day Care
  • Property Manager on Site
  • Heating
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Tub/Shower
  • Storage Space
  • Elevator

Location

353 Ocean, Brooklyn,
NY 11226

Neighborhood

Home to more than 2.6 million residents, Brooklyn is busy, diverse, and constantly growing. Living in Brooklyn gives you access to art, culture, international cuisine, and yearly celebrations. The borough is packed with bars, pop-up art galleries, boutiques, symphony halls, and museums.

Even though Brooklyn is fast-paced and trendy, it is still less expensive than living in New York City. You can save about 10 percent by choosing to rent in Brooklyn over other New York City locales. For example, a one-bedroom apartment in Brooklyn will cost you an average of $2,256. In New York City, a one-bedroom averages $5,813. However, Brooklyn is far from cheap. In fact, it’s one of the most expensive cities in the nation, with the average house costing about $750,000, compared to the national average of $428,000.

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Education

College & Universities Distance

Drive: 4 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.8 away
1.8 mi
Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.7 away
2.7 mi
Drive: 8 mins drive / 3.0 away
3.0 mi

353 Ocean Ave is within 4 minutes or 1.2 miles from Medgar Evers College, CUNY. It is also near Brooklyn College and Saint Joseph's Coll, Brooklyn.

Transportation

Transportation options available in Brooklyn include Parkside Avenue, located 0.0 mile from 353 Ocean Ave.

Transit/Subway Distance

Walk: 2 mins unknown / 0.0 away
0.0 mi
Walk: 6 mins walk / 0.3 away
0.3 mi
Walk: 9 mins walk / 0.5 away
0.5 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi

Commuter Rail Distance

Drive: 7 mins drive / 2.4 away
2.4 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.5 away
2.5 mi
Drive: 10 mins drive / 4.6 away
4.6 mi
Drive: 17 mins drive / 6.4 away
6.4 mi
Drive: 22 mins drive / 10.2 away
10.2 mi
353 Ocean Ave is near Laguardia, located 11.5 miles or 23 minutes away, and John F Kennedy International, located 11.9 miles or 21 minutes away.

Airports Distance

Drive: 23 mins drive / 11.5 away
11.5 mi
Drive: 21 mins drive / 11.9 away
11.9 mi
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
94
Out of 100
Lace up your walking shoes because this area is considered a walker’s paradise.
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
100
Out of 100
Living in this area is considered a rider’s paradise, with world-class transportation.
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
85
Out of 100
This area is very Bikeable. You’ll find a variety of bike paths and lanes.
Scores provided by Walk Score

Points of Interest

Time and distance from 353 Ocean Ave.

Shopping Centers Distance

Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Walk: 17 mins walk / 0.9 away
0.9 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
353 Ocean Ave has 3 shopping centers within 2.3 miles, which is about a 5-minute walk. The miles and minutes will be for the farthest away property.

Parks & Recreation Distance

Walk: 10 mins walk / 0.6 away
0.6 mi
Walk: 13 mins walk / 0.7 away
0.7 mi
Drive: 6 mins drive / 2.3 away
2.3 mi
Walk: 18 mins walk / 1.0 away
1.0 mi
Walk: 20 mins walk / 1.1 away
1.1 mi
353 Ocean Ave has 5 parks within 2.3 miles, including Prospect Park Audubon Center at the Boathouse, Prospect Park Zoo, and Prospect Park.

Hospitals Distance

Drive: 3 mins drive / 1.3 away
1.3 mi
Drive: 2 mins drive / 1.2 away
1.2 mi
Drive: 5 mins drive / 1.7 away
1.7 mi
353 Ocean Ave has 3 hospitals within 1.7 miles, the nearest is University Hospital of Brooklyn - SUNY Downstate which is 1.2 miles away and a 2 minute drive.

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