Brighton Beach boardwalk condo with balconies and ocean views
The 15-story, red-brick Seabreeze Plaza is technically on Ocean Parkway, yet it’s also part of the lineup of Coney Island Boardwalk buildings. (The boardwalk is officially named Riegelmann, but nobody calls it that.) The 1988 condo is part of Brighton Beach, a neighborhood dubbed Little Odessa for its large Russian population, which has been joined by a growing Central Asian community. Many of the 116 units include balconies and Atlantic Ocean views at price points far below comparable buildings in Lower Manhattan. This beachfront lifestyle attracts those who don’t need to be in the city every day and prefer a more laid-back pace, where the sounds of squawking seagulls and waves crashing are more prevalent than the cacophony of sirens and horns. Beyond the beach and boardwalk for swimming and exercising, the condo’s location on Ocean Parkway provides another fitness outlet (it’s especially popular with cyclists), thanks to its 5-mile-long pedestrian pathway that starts across from the main entrance. The outdoor seasonal pool, an uncommon Brighton Beach amenity, rounds out the overall appeal.
Higher-end features at attractive prices
Many of the 116 units have higher-end, if dated, features, not limited to kitchens and bathrooms, parquet floors and mirrored closets. Some updated units have added stainless-steel appliances, quartz counters and backsplashes, or replaced bathtubs with shower stalls. A certain percent skew flashy with a penchant for black accents and shiny surfaces.
Regardless of decor, many have open kitchens with a dishwasher and breakfast bar, while bedrooms are often large enough to hold a California king bed and a walk-in closet. Large windows and balconies are typical, and the most coveted units have beach and oceanfront views. PTAC units allow for heat and air to be adjusted in each room.
Many sales here have been kept private through the years. Layouts range from studios to three-bedrooms; in early 2025, an 1,100-square-foot three-bedroom unit with clear ocean views listed for almost $1.4 million, with $1,151 in common charges. Studios start around 500 square feet with a 2024 ocean-view unit closing for $410,000 in 2024. One-bedrooms start around 650 square feet; a one-bedroom sold that same year for $475,000. The last publicly available information for a two-bedroom dates to a 2023 sale for $950,000, noting it was a combined unit with 1,500 square feet.
Full-time staff, outdoor pool and indoor parking
This is a full-service building with a 24/7 doorman, live-in super and even valet parking. The lobby’s earth-toned tiles, double-height ceiling and equally tall palm trees lend a tropical vibe to the entrance. The indoor garage and large outdoor pool with a deck and lounge chairs aren’t commonly found amenities in the neighborhood, while the gym could pass for a boutique fitness center thanks to its sophisticated decor and well-spaced equipment. There’s also a conference room, clubhouse and immaculate laundry room.
Convenient to the beach, shops, dining and entertainment
Though technically located in Brighton Beach, this section feels more like West Brighton, a residential pocket tucked in between Coney Island and Brighton Beach. This is a prime spot adjacent to the small New York Aquarium, Asser Levy Park, a pocket park known for its summer concert series and Brighton Beach Playground, but it also offers a quiet oasis between the livelier boardwalk sections come summer. The 2.7-mile-long boardwalk is popular year-round, whether for exercising, dog walking or hanging out. The Coney Island end comes alive once the season opens in May, drawing crowds to Luna Park and its many amusement rides, Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog, sandy beaches and Brooklyn Cyclones’ games, the Minor League Baseball team.
The Brighton Beach end attracts less tourists, but is the epicenter for the Russian community: social life revolves around the formal Tatiana Restaurant and the less formal Tatiana Grill. The beaches also tend to be quieter toward the Manhattan Beach side. The beginning of Brighton Beach Avenue is a block away, home to blocks of businesses underneath the elevated Q train. Gentrification has avoided this area, and small independent shops and restaurants are geared to the Eastern European and Central Asian communities, among others. The Brighton Beach Library is also close and contains a large collection of Russian-language materials.
Car culture with nearby trains and buses
The Q train at Ocean Parkway is around the corner, but this isn’t an accessible station. Other nearby trains include the B at Brighton Beach and the F at West 8th Street-New York Aquarium stop. The commute to Midtown takes about an hour. Buses run along Brighton Beach Avenue and Ocean Parkway. Many locals own cars, but finding street parking involves a lot of circling. Surf Avenue, Ocean Parkway and the Belt Parkway provide good access to other parts of the city and beyond, and JFK International Airport is roughly 13 miles away.
Extreme flood risk and train noise
Flood risk is a 10/10 according to First Street, and Superstorm Sandy devastated the beachfront in 2012.
Also, rumbling trains are heard round the clock due to the proximity of elevated train tracks. For many, this becomes background noise, but it is something to consider.
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Low Crime
Crime Score®
3/ 10
Bikeable
Bike Score®
66/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
93/ 100
Rider's Paradise
Transit Score®
97/ 100
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Parks in this Area
Century Playground
3 min walk
Basketball
Picnic Area
Soccer
Asser Levy Park
3 min walk
Dog Park
Picnic Area
Playground
Grady Playground
11 min walk
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Luna Park Playground
13 min walk
Basketball
Playground
Homecrest Playground
4 min drive
Trails
Playground
Waterpark
Seaside Park
5 min drive
Picnic Area
Playground
Amphitheater
Kaiser Park
6 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Fishing
Scarangella Park
6 min drive
Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Playground
Marlboro Playground
7 min drive
Basketball
Playground
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