There are only so many residential buildings in the city where the sound of seagulls and waves is more common than sirens and honking horns, and 35 Seacoast Terrace is one of them. It’s part of Seacoast Towers, a two-building co-op complex with ocean-facing 1311 Brightwater Ave. making up the other half. The name is sometimes used interchangeably for both, but 35 Seacoast Terrace is the larger of the two with 383 units and just behind 1311. The 20-story postwar structure dates to 1962 and attracts a large Russian community due to its proximity to the many Russian businesses along Brighton Beach Ave. and the Coney Island Boardwalk. Jerry Tenenbaum, a broker and owner of Top Nest Properties, has sold here since 2012. “It’s the jewel building of Brighton Beach,” he says.
Spacious apartments with balconies and ocean views
Due to the large number of apartments, the condition runs the gamut, from those that have been gut-renovated to others that require a complete overhaul but represent a good deal. “I’ve seen a lot of beautiful, renovated properties in there,” says Tenenbaum. “Owners put a lot of pride in their apartments; they’ve removed walls and opened them up.” For example, it’s not uncommon to find updated kitchens with f marble counters, dishwashers, built-in microwaves and stainless-steel appliances or bathrooms that have been completely remodeled. Many apartments also include 90-square-foot balconies and quite a few offer ocean views. “You can get some beautiful shots all the way out to Marine Park and the Rockaways, especially on the higher floors,” Tenenbaum adds.
Most apartments are one- and two-bedrooms, rounded out by a small number of studios between 500 and 750 square feet. Unlike the former, these come on the market infrequently. The last studio sold for $350,000 in 2024, but prior to that, a studio hadn’t hit the market since 2019. One-bedrooms offer between 700 and 1,000 square feet, with a recent 2024 sale getting $477,000. These are large enough to qualify as junior fours, meaning they have a dedicated dining room alcove. Two-bedrooms span between 950 and 1,250 square feet, with the most recent going for $579,000. The rare three-bedrooms were either converted from a two-bedroom or combined; the largest, at 1,860 square feet, last sold for $1.1 million in 2021. Sublets are allowed after one year, but most are owner-occupied. “I know a lot of multiple owners who have two, three, four apartments there, since they bought them when they were really cheap and keep buying because there is a demand there,” Tenenbaum says, adding how there’s a huge inventory.
Shared amenities with neighboring condo include swimming pools and parking spots
Few lobbies offer a wall of stained-glass panels depicting ocean waves, as this one does, a constant reminder that the beach is never far, even though 35 Seacoast isn’t right on the boardwalk. The well-maintained co-op includes a large, fully equipped fitness center in the basement, complete with a sauna. A renovated laundry room serves the building and full-time security attends the lobby. “There’s always someone at the front desk to get your packages and to greet you,” says Tenenbaum. A bike room is convenient since bikes are allowed on the almost 3-mile-long boardwalk between 5 a.m. and 10 a.m. There’s also an indoor parking garage and an outdoor lot shared with Oceana, a newer condo complex next door, for which there’s a short waitlist. Spots are available to rent or buy, costing about $150,000 to buy at Oceana. Finding street parking isn’t easy around here. Oceana also shares its indoor and outdoor pools with 35 Seacoast, a rare residential perk for the neighborhood. Maintenance is on the low end for an amenity building.
Residential section near the boardwalk and Brighton Beach shopping and dining
Proximity to the beach is the main building lure. “Anyone who wants to live by the water can wake up in the morning, walk right outside and go for a swim,” says Tenenbaum. This stretch of the beach and boardwalk, adjacent to Manhattan Beach, is quieter than the Coney Island side as fewer tourists head here, but they’re still present come summer. Around the corner from the co-op, “Brighton 15th [Street] is a favorite hangout for everyone who lives in those buildings,” Tenenbaum adds. Just past Oceana, Tatiana and the more casual Tatiana Grill are longtime local hangouts. The former is a more formal Russian restaurant known for its nightlife, while the latter offers Russian fare in a casual outdoor setting that’s packed all summer long.
The tail-end of Brighton Beach Avenue is a block in the other direction, a main artery lined with Russian businesses and traditionally called Little Odessa. The area is slowly changing with a growing number of businesses from other cultures moving in, including Uzbekistan and the country of Georgia. “There’s a lot of new development happening in Brighton Beach,” Tenenbaum says, referring to a spate of new stores and restaurants. For groceries, NetCost Market, which specializes in Russian goods, is a few blocks away along Brighton Beach Ave.
Good access for trains, buses and cars
The elevated B and Q lines at Brighton Beach and Coney Island avenues, almost a half mile away, are the main train option, and this station is not accessible. Trains take about 50 minutes to reach Midtown. Buses also run along Brighton Beach and Coney Island avenues. Drivers are close to the Belt Parkway for accessing Manhattan, JFK International Airport and Staten Island, while Ocean Parkway cuts through Brooklyn to Prospect Park. Cars are the most common way for many to get around due to the limitations of public transportation.
Flood risk and pet restrictions
This building is in a Zone 1 Hurricane evacuation area, which means it has the highest risk of flooding. While major hurricanes aren’t common, Superstorm Sandy caused extensive flood damage to buildings near the waterfront in 2012.
Some sponsor units are available, bypassing the need for board approval.
Even though dogs are allowed on the boardwalk, they aren’t allowed here, although cats are permitted.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
54/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
80/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Grady Playground
15 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Homecrest Playground
15 min walk
Trails
Playground
Waterpark
Century Playground
3 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Asser Levy Park
4 min drive
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Luna Park Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Playground
Bill Brown Memorial Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Lew Fidler Park
5 min drive
Bike Trails
Picnic Area
Trails
Sheepshead Playground
5 min drive
Basketball
Trails
Playground
Seaside Park
6 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
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