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1-bedroom condo for sale in Coney Island-Sea Gate

501 Surf Ave Apt 13S, Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11224

$525,000
Asking price · in USD
Size
775 ft² (72 m²)
Available
Now

About this home

Condo for sale in Coney Island-Sea Gate, Brooklyn: 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, 775 ft². Asking price $525,000. Built in 1964.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

TENANT OCCUPIED - CAN BE SOLD WITH TENANT IN PLACE PLEASE NOTE: PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ENHANCED. Welcome to one of the largest and most desirable one-bedroom lines in Brightwater Towers Condominium. This spacious residence offers a well-designed layout featuring a generous living room/dining room combination, an updated galley kitchen, a renovated bathroom, and a large bedroom with a walk-in closet. Abundant closet space throughout provides excellent storage. Enjoy gorgeous ocean views from every room and come outside onto your large private balcony, perfect for relaxing and enjoying the coastal setting. Common charges include all major utilities, including electricity, and the apartment benefits from low annual property taxes, making it an attractive option for both homeowners and investors. Brightwater Towers is a full-service oceanfront condominium offering 24-hour security, an outdoor heated swimming pool, kiddie pool, fitness center, package room, and storage availability subject to a waitlist and an additional fee. A deeded parking space is available for purchase for $ 65,000 or rent for an additional fee. Ideally located directly across from the beach and conveniently close to public transportation, shopping, restaurants, the New York Aquarium, Luna Park, and everything Brighton Beach and Coney Island have to offer. Excellent opportunity for an investor or future owner-occupant.

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Roofy listing score

Grade B, 80/100 · Complete

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  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 12 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details18/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Full points: Pet policy stated1/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • Full points: Heat or utilities mentioned1/1
    • Some points: Only 1 amenity listed1/2
    • Full points: Description of 211 words3/3
  • True cost15/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Full points: Price in line with similar homes in its neighborhood7/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1964, 735 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

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Amenities

Pets

  • Pets allowed

Compared with the area

Asks $525,000, 19% above the median asking price for 1-bedroom homes for sale in Coney Island-Sea Gate.

Median here
$441,020
14 listings, last 90 days
Per ft²
$677.42 vs $677.42
This home vs the median, 0% higher

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More about Coney Island-Sea Gate

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • W 8 St-NY AquariumF Q2 min walk
  • Ocean PkwyQ8 min walk
  • Neptune AvF9 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 21

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

735 units · 24 floors · built 1964 · 7 more homes listed here

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

501 Surf Avenue · BBL 3-07279-7501 · built 1964 · 735 units

Roofy building score 94/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Condominium
Open HPD violations
97 (A 28 · B 60 · C 9)
Heat complaints
2 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
16
Rent stabilization
Had 56 units in 2024 tax bills (likely)
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

9 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violations in the building. Condo records cover the whole building.

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Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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