Summary
1515 Surf combines in-unit laundry, geothermal heating and cooling, and extensive shared spaces near the Coney Island beach. Residents often praise the concierge and maintenance team. Compact rooms, billing follow-up and the cost and rules of upgraded amenity tiers are recurring tradeoffs.
Reviews
Residents praise friendly concierge and maintenance staff. Complaints focus on billing and management communication, with some also finding the rooms small or the building systems frustrating.
What residents praise
Residents repeatedly name the concierge and repair team as the strongest part of living here.
Residents value the building’s upkeep, ocean-facing spaces and easy access to the beach.
What residents complain about
Residents describe changing balances, unclear concessions or charges, and difficulty resolving delivery problems with management.
Residents describe limited bedroom and closet space, and frustration with paid-tier commitments or facilities that are unavailable.
Amenities
1515 Surf is an all-electric, geothermal-cooled Coney Island tower with in-unit laundry, central air and a 24-hour concierge. Residents get an oceanfront gym, rooftop pool club, indoor basketball court and roughly 20,000 sq ft of outdoor space steps from the boardwalk.
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Indoor basketball and handball court · Top-floor Sky Lounge · Beach lockers and showers · Children's playroom · Pet spa · Bike storage
Location
1515 Surf is located at 1515 Surf Avenue, New York, NY 11224. The beach and boardwalk are close, with Coney Island subway connections inland. Apartment exposure matters for train noise and the balance between ocean views and everyday errands.
- Transit
- 3 minConey Island-Stillwell AvDFNQ
- 13 minNeptune AvF
- 15 minW 8 St-NY AquariumFQ
- Supermarkets
- 4 minShop Fair Supermarkets
- 12 minFood Bazaar
- 14 minNetCost Market
- 14 minKey Food
- 15 minFine Fare Supermarket
- Parks
- 5 minSteeplechase Park
- 6 minNeptune Playground
- 6 minLuna Playground
- 6 minSantos White Community Garden
- 10 minSeaside Playground
playground
Building records
The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, with noise accounting for most reports. Nearby demolition and new-building projects could bring further noise and disruption.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
15.1 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.8 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
No HPD violations recorded in this period.
Construction nearby
| Project | Work type | Distance | Latest permit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition | 350 ft | Sep 2026 | |
Permitted work: construction fence, full demolition. | |||
| New building | 400 ft | Dec 2025 | |
Permitted work: general construction, plumbing. | |||
| New building | 550 ft | Aug 2026 | |
Permitted work: foundation, general construction, mechanical systems, plumbing, sprinklers, standpipe, structural, support of excavation. | |||
Rent history
Compare the usable bedroom and closet space, especially in junior two-bedroom layouts. The floor plan and amenity tier are more informative than bedroom count alone.
Typical rents
| Apartment | Range | Median rent | Median size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bed | $2,775–$3,700 | $3,165 | — |
| 2 beds | $3,140–$6,250 | $3,199 | — |
Concessions
91% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
- No free rent recorded
- 9%(12 of 134)
- 1 month
- 22%(29 of 134)
- 1.5 months
- 1%(1 of 134)
- 2 months
- 60%(80 of 134)
- 2.5 months
- 1%(2 of 134)
- 3 months
- 7%(10 of 134)
93% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
- No free rent recorded
- 7%(8 of 113)
- 1 month
- 24%(27 of 113)
- 1.5 months
- 1%(1 of 113)
- 2 months
- 58%(65 of 113)
- 2.5 months
- 2%(2 of 113)
- 3 months
- 9%(10 of 113)
81% of listings offered free rent, most commonly two months. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.
- No free rent recorded
- 19%(4 of 21)
- 1 month
- 10%(2 of 21)
- 1.5 months
- 0%(0 of 21)
- 2 months
- 71%(15 of 21)
- 2.5 months
- 0%(0 of 21)
- 3 months
- 0%(0 of 21)
Similar buildings
A Sheepshead Bay tower with in-unit laundry, an outdoor pool and a different waterfront setting.
Another Coney Island waterfront rental; compare apartment views, the beach setting and the walk to the subway.
Availability
Listed now
| Apartment | Beds | Rent | Concession | Size (sq ft) | Available | Days listed | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1425#1425 | 1 bed | $2,995 | 1 mo free ($2,765/mo net) Apartment #1425 concession $2,995 less 1 month free on a 13-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $2,995. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,765/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#1121#1121 | 1 bed | $2,995 | — | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#1928#1928 | 1 bed | $3,049 | 2 mo free ($2,613/mo net) Apartment #1928 concession $3,049 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,049. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,613/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#337#337 | 1 bed | $3,099 | 2 mo free ($2,656/mo net) Apartment #337 concession $3,099 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,099. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,656/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#927#927 | 1 bed | $3,220 | 2 mo free ($2,760/mo net) Apartment #927 concession $3,220 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,220. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,760/mo. | — | Apr 12, 26 | 163 | StreetEasy |
#1922#1922 | 1 bed | $3,425 | 2 mo free ($2,936/mo net) Apartment #1922 concession $3,425 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,425. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,936/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#PH1C#PH1C | 1 bed | $3,599 | 2 mo free ($3,085/mo net) Apartment #PH1C concession $3,599 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,599. After the offer, the average over the lease is $3,085/mo. | — | May 13, 26 | 132 | StreetEasy |
#356#356 | 2 beds | $3,160 | 1 mo free ($2,917/mo net) Apartment #356 concession $3,160 less 1 month free on a 13-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,160. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,917/mo. | — | Jun 23, 26 | 91 | StreetEasy |
#553#553 | 2 beds | $3,160 | 1 mo free ($2,917/mo net) Apartment #553 concession $3,160 less 1 month free on a 13-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,160. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,917/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#223#223 | 2 beds | $3,180 | 2 mo free ($2,726/mo net) Apartment #223 concession $3,180 less 2 months free on a 14-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $3,180. After the offer, the average over the lease is $2,726/mo. | — | Sep 12, 26 | 10 | StreetEasy |
#PH1E#PH1E | 2 beds | $5,549 | 1 mo free ($5,122/mo net) Apartment #PH1E concession $5,549 less 1 month free on a 13-month lease. The monthly rent before free months is $5,549. After the offer, the average over the lease is $5,122/mo. | — | Jun 23, 26 | 91 | StreetEasy |
How fast they go: Recent listings spent a median of 24 days on the market. 13% left within a week.
Could open soon
| Apartment | Beds | Last asking rent | Size (sq ft) | Last on market | Est. lease end | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#1827#1827 | 1 bed | $3,450 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#3140#3140 | 1 bed | $3,140 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#341P#341P | 1 bed | $3,390 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#926#926 | 1 bed | $3,140 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#558#558 | 2 beds | $3,145 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#654#654 | 2 beds | $3,155 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#654J#654J | 2 beds | $3,410 | — | ~1 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#229#229 | 2 beds | $3,305 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#556#556 | 2 beds | $3,350 | — | ~2 yr ago | Oct 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1223#1223 | 1 bed | $2,840 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1227#1227 | 1 bed | $3,200 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1321#1321 | 1 bed | $3,140 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1522#1522 | 1 bed | $3,550 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#333#333 | 1 bed | $3,125 | — | ~1 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#922#922 | 1 bed | $3,560 | — | ~2 yr ago | Nov 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1123#1123 | 1 bed | $2,830 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1125#1125 | 1 bed | $2,775 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1725#1725 | 1 bed | $3,220 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#2023#2023 | 1 bed | $3,240 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#457#457 | 1 bed | $2,885 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#528#528 | 1 bed | $2,790 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#543#543 | 1 bed | $3,170 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#627#627 | 1 bed | $2,795 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#823#823 | 1 bed | $3,175 | — | ~1 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1022#1022 | 1 bed | $3,570 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1327#1327 | 1 bed | $3,190 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#1524#1524 | 2 beds | $5,030 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
#351#351 | 2 beds | $3,330 | — | ~2 yr ago | Dec 2026 | StreetEasy |
Past availability and off-market dates suggest these apartments may be nearing the end of their current lease. If a resident doesn’t renew, the apartment could become available. Ask the leasing team early about any unit that interests you.
New listings in past 12 months
Costs on top of rent
Budget about $170/month on top of rent for electricity, water and sewer and the $75/month internet package. Optional fitness access costs $50/month, or $100 with pool and sky lounge access.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
|---|---|
Utilities Utilities Electricity, water and sewer~$95 A recent two-person household reported about $55 for electricity, $15 for water and $24 for sewer. We use $95/month. Source: 1515 Surf resident cost report · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$95 |
Internet Internet The required $75 technology package includes home internet, smart access and package services. Source: 1515 Surf current fees | $75 |
Amenities Amenities Paid amenity tiers are $50/month for fitness access or $100/month for fitness, pool and sky lounge access. Source: 1515 Surf current fees | $100 |
Estimated monthly total incl. optional amenities
~$270Also available: Storage ($50/month) · Pets ($25/month)
At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $20 application fee per applicant. Source: 1515 Surf current fees | $20/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Refundable security deposit is one month's rent. Source: 1515 Surf current fees | One month's rent |
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