Summary
Beach Haven Apartments is an older Gravesend rental complex known for relatively spacious, bright apartments and convenient access to buses, schools, groceries and the nearby hospital. Residents have often praised individual maintenance staff, while uneven heat and hot water, pests, building upkeep and inconsistent management follow-through are the main recurring concerns.
Reviews
Long-term residents often describe generous room sizes, good sunlight and maintenance staff who solve practical problems quickly. The building-level experience is less consistent: heat, hot water, pests, trash, packages and management response have generated repeated complaints across different years and addresses in the complex.
What residents praise
Individual maintenance staff have earned long-term loyalty
Residents repeatedly praise prompt repairs, apartment transfers and staff members who follow through when a problem reaches the right person.
Apartments can feel spacious and bright
Long-term residents value the room sizes, sunlight, ventilation and practical layouts compared with many newer rentals.
The location covers everyday needs
Bus routes, schools, parks, groceries and Coney Island Hospital are close, with the F train within walking distance.
What residents complain about
Heat and hot water have been a persistent weak point
Residents across several winters describe cold apartments, short heating cycles, drafty windows and periods without reliable hot water.
Pests, trash and package security vary by building
Mice, roaches, overflowing trash and missing packages recur in the more critical accounts, especially near trash rooms or poorly sealed pipe openings.
Management response can depend heavily on who handles the issue
Many residents praise specific staff, but others report slow repairs, difficult office communication, parking delays and problems that required repeated escalation.
Amenities
Beach Haven has elevators and a basement laundry room in each building, with card- or phone-operated machines. Residents share landscaped courtyards, tree-lined grounds and a playground, with garage and surface parking available.
In the apartment
Air conditioning
Not available
Dishwasher
Not available
In the building
Doorman
Not available
Elevator
Fitness center
Not available
Pool
Not available
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking*
Package service
Not available
Resident storage
Not available
Shared laundry
* Fees apply to marked amenities. See Costs in the Availability tab.
Also here: Live-in superintendent · On-site security patrol · Heat and water included in rent · 24-hour emergency maintenance line · Online resident portal
Location
Beach Haven Apartments is located at 2611 West 2nd Street, New York, NY 11223. The complex is near Coney Island Hospital, local buses, schools, parks and neighborhood groceries. The F at Avenue X is about nine minutes away, Neptune Avenue is about ten minutes, and the N at 86th Street is a longer walk.
- Transit
- 9 minAvenue XF
- 10 minNeptune AvF
- 14 min86 StN
Building records
The housing-complaint rate is below that of comparable buildings, but heating accounts for most reports. Heating reliability is the main service issue to ask about before moving in.
Reported housing complaintsPast 3 years
Reported housing complaints
Housing-related reports submitted to NYC 311 by residents or the public. A report describes a reported issue, not a confirmed violation.
20.8 reports per 100 apartments, versus 28.7 for other comparable apartment buildings in New York.
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HPD housing-code violationsPast 3 years
HPD housing-code violations
Housing-code violations issued by NYC’s Department of Housing Preservation and Development after an inspection. Routine administrative filings and notices are excluded.
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Availability
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Costs on top of rent
Budget about $150/month on top of rent for electricity and internet. Heat and water are included in rent.
Recurring costs
| Cost | Monthly amount |
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Utilities Utilities HeatIncluded WaterIncluded Electricity~$100 Electricity is paid separately. We estimate $100/month. Source: Beach Haven included utilities · Con Edison bill illustration | ~$100 |
Internet Internet Internet is paid separately. We estimate $50/month for a basic plan. Source: Beach Haven included utilities · Verizon plans | ~$50 |
Estimated monthly total
~$150Also available: Surface parking ($200/month) · Garage parking ($350/month)
At move-in
| Cost | One-time amount |
|---|---|
| Application Application $0 application fee per applicant. Source: Beach Haven apartment terms | $0/applicant |
| Security deposit Security deposit Choose a refundable deposit of up to one month's rent or an optional monthly deposit-waiver plan. Source: Beach Haven apartment terms | Up to one month's rent |
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