163 Ocean Ave

An Art Deco prewar cooperative built in 1930, this six-story elevator building contains roughly 84–85 co-op units ranging from one- to three-bedroom configurations (commonly marketed as one- and two-bedroom layouts). The exterior presents period masonry and ornamentation typical of its era, while a recently restored lobby reinstates original decorative details such as marble floors, brass light fittings, and beamed ceilings. Interiors frequently showcase preserved prewar elements: high ceilings, parquet and oak hardwood floors, original arched doorways, picture moldings, and deep closets—including cedar closets in some units. Many apartments have been renovated to include modern kitchens with stone or butcher-block counters, stainless steel appliances, windowed eat-in kitchens, and updated baths with tile or marble finishes. Common building features include a landscaped rear garden courtyard, a recently added residents’ fitness center, laundry room, bicycle storage, rentable private storage units, package room, video intercom, and a live-in superintendent/porter. The co-op is pet friendly, allows pied-à-terres and subletting with board approval in most cases, and permits in-unit washer/dryers subject to board rules. Located directly across from Prospect Park and within easy walking distance of the B, Q and S lines (Prospect Park station), the building sits in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, surrounded by cultural and recreational assets—Botanic Garden, Brooklyn Museum, skating rink, playgrounds and seasonal markets—which shape an active, park-oriented neighborhood lifestyle.