Summary

The Aqualina, formerly Avalon Brooklyn Bay, offers rental apartments with in-unit laundry, a pool and extensive outdoor spaces in Sheepshead Bay. Residents repeatedly praise the concierge and repair staff. The exact view and amenity hours matter, especially if you plan to use the pool after work.

180 unitsBuilt 2018Managed by Prospect Management

Reviews

Residents frequently praise the concierge, maintenance team and shared spaces. More critical accounts concern inconsistent service and restrictions on pool or recreation access.

What residents praise

Welcoming staff and practical help

Long-term residents describe friendly concierge service, reliable deliveries and helpful maintenance staff.

Views and shared outdoor space

Residents value the pool, outdoor lounges and open views available from some apartments.

What residents complain about

Amenity hours may limit evening use

Resident feedback notes early pool closing and seasonal restrictions on some recreation facilities.

Amenities

The Aqualina is a full-service Sheepshead Bay rental with in-unit laundry, central air and a 24-hour attended lobby. Residents get a heated outdoor pool, fitness center with yoga studio, extensive outdoor terraces and an on-site garage with EV charging.

In the apartment
In-unit laundry
Central air
Dishwasher
In the building
24-hour doorman
Elevator
Fitness center
Pool
Shared outdoor space
On-site parking
Package service
Resident storage

Also here: Bike storage · Resident clubroom with work pods · Media room · Children's playroom · Pet spa and dog run · Complimentary common-area Wi-Fi

Location

The Aqualina is located at 1524 Sheepshead Bay Road, New York, NY 11235. The Sheepshead Bay setting offers neighborhood restaurants, shopping and access to the bay. Compare the commute from this southern Brooklyn location with more central neighborhoods.

  • 1 min
    Sheepshead BayBQ
  • 13 min
    Neck RdQ

Building records

Power outages and door or lock problems are the most common housing complaints.

These records cover the whole building, including its rental and condominium apartments.

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.
CategoryReportsLatest
3
Mar 2026
2
May 2025
1
Mar 2026

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.
ConditionCitationsStatus
1
Closed
1
Closed
1
Closed

Construction nearby

Construction nearby
Construction projects on or near this building with active work permits.
ProjectDistanceLatest permit
350 ftSep 2026

Rent history

Compare rent, view and floor plan within the rental portion of the tower. Recent one-bedrooms are around 720 square feet.

Typical rents

Typical rents
Final asking rents from listings that ended in the past year.
Studio
$2,995median / mo
$2,484$3,222
1 bed
$3,367median / mo
$2,710$4,140671 sq ft median
2 beds
$4,368median / mo
$3,648$5,039
3 beds
$5,237median / mo
$4,910$5,613

Concessions

Historical concessions
Free-rent offers on listings that ended in the past year, including listings with no offer.

About half of listings offered free rent, most commonly one month. If the apartment you like doesn’t include an offer, it’s worth asking whether leasing can extend one.

No free rent recorded: 50%1 month: 42%1.5 months: 3%2 months: 5%
50%of listings offered free rent
No free rent recorded
50%(32 of 64)
1 month
42%(27 of 64)
1.5 months
3%(2 of 64)
2 months
5%(3 of 64)

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