Last updated on Apr 15, 2026

Brightwater Towers,
501 Surf Avenue

Brightwater Towers is a 24-story post-war condominium building in Brooklyn's Coney Island, completed in 1964 with 734 units. The building offers amenities such as a full-time doorman, central AC, pool, and in-building washer/dryer facilities.

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Recent Sales (61) $650 Avg. price/ft²
All Units in Building (734)

Apt. 19H

2 beds

1 bath

922 ft²

$630,000 -3.1%$683 /ft²

$683

$650,000

Jan 14, 2026

Apt. 23B

2 beds

1 bath

975 ft²

$690,000 $708 /ft²

$708

Oct 23, 2025

Apt. 1H

$455,000

May 7, 2025

Apt. 23P

$578,000

May 5, 2025

Apt. 22G

$700,000

Apr 22, 2025

Apt. 22E

$550,000

Apr 15, 2025

Apt. 4F

$696,667

Apr 11, 2025

Apt. 21S

$512,000

Apr 3, 2025

Apt. 7H

$625,000

Mar 11, 2025

Apt. 18G

$750,000

Feb 3, 2025

Apt. 16L

$655,000

Jan 9, 2025

Apt. 16R

$535,000

Dec 12, 2024

Apt. 6S

$520,000

Dec 9, 2024

Apt. 16C

2 beds

1.5 baths

995 ft²

$615,000 $618 /ft²

$618

Nov 18, 2024

Apt. 11S

$460,000

Oct 18, 2024

Apt. 19R

$595,000

Sep 26, 2024

Apt. 20P

$625,000

Sep 20, 2024

Apt. 16B

$670,000

Aug 7, 2024

Apt. 20N

$600,000

Jul 25, 2024

Apt. 18F

$597,500

Jun 10, 2024

Apt. 11J

$580,000

May 16, 2024

Apt. 18H

2 beds

1 bath

922 ft²

$514,500 $558 /ft²

$558

Apr 30, 2024

Apt. 4N

$505,000

Apr 11, 2024

Apt. 9D

$430,000

Apr 11, 2024

Apt. 21N

$525,000

Mar 28, 2024

Apt. 12J

$530,000

Mar 27, 2024

Apt. 18H

2 beds

1 bath

922 ft²

$420,000 $456 /ft²

$456

Mar 26, 2024

Apt. 14S

$450,000

Feb 8, 2024

Apt. 11C

$1,100,000

Dec 29, 2023

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Overview of Brightwater Towers at 501 Surf Avenue

Brightwater Towers is a 24 story, 734 unit post-war condominium at 501 Surf Avenue in Coney Island, completed in 1964. The building sits directly across from the New York Aquarium, with the beach, boardwalk, and Luna Park within steps. Asser Levy Park borders the property to the rear.

Apartments commonly feature private balconies or terraces, many with unobstructed Atlantic views. From upper floors, vistas extend across Asser Levy Park to the ocean, and some units take in the Coney Island amusement park, the Verrazano Bridge, and the Manhattan skyline. Renovated units typically include hardwood floors, modern kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and generous closet space. Many units include all utilities (gas, water, heat, and electricity) in the monthly maintenance. Select units come with deeded parking spaces, valued at approximately $65,000, a significant advantage given the long waiting list for parking in the area. The building carries a J-51 tax abatement through June 30, 2029.

The building has a 24 hour doorman, gated entry with key card access, a live-in superintendent, and central air conditioning. Recreational amenities include an Olympic sized heated pool with a separate kiddie pool, a fitness center, and a private landscaped courtyard. On-site parking is available for purchase or rent, and the building has multiple laundry rooms, resident storage, a package room with Amazon lockers, and an on-site management office. The lobby was recently renovated. Pets are permitted.

The West 8th Street subway station (F and Q trains) is directly behind the building, with Downtown Manhattan reachable in under an hour. The Coney Island-Stillwell Avenue station, a short walk away, adds D and N train service. The building is within walking distance of the beach, boardwalk, Luna Park, the New York Aquarium, and Asser Levy Park, with restaurants, shops, and everyday conveniences throughout the surrounding area.

Doorman

Full Time

Type

Condo

Year Built

1964

Apartments

734734 (view all units)

Floors

Pets: Allowed

Neighborhood

Coney Island (Brooklyn)

Min Down

20%

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Amenities

Attended Lobby
FT Doorman
High-Rise
Post War
Central AC
Pool
Washer/Dryer in building

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Alternate Addresses

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529 Surf Avenue
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