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255 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05026-0339Map

Owner of record: Sonoma Ocean LLC

255 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 40 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sonoma Ocean LLC. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on October 9, 2026. 26 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 40 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
73
DOB violations
6
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
126

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 9, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
40
About 100% of the building's 40 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 73

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges to door at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide re entry at door at bulkhead at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide latch set and assembly to door at bulkhead at 1st public hall bulkhead from north, 4th story

    Oct 9, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance at lower window sash 1st from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective connection radiator valve ( active leak in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''

    Sep 16, 2026 · Apt 3J

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base at basecabinet under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet under washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing heavy duty lockset at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of electromagnetic locking mechanism at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the evedent of and power outage by means of and acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of and uncapable electromagnetic locking devices installed at vestibule door. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 15, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story, section at north

    Jul 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide security in the event of a power outage by means of an acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch st vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of unacceptable electromagnetic device installed at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jul 3, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at throughout yard

    Jul 3, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective hydronic baseboard heater missing cover at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 30, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 1o sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood cabinet at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''north''

    Jun 16, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at building entrance , 1st story

    Jun 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide security in the evedent of and power outage by means of acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of and uncapable electromagnetic locking devices installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    May 16, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at bulkhead door , 4th story

    May 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 4th story

    May 9, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 4E

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes microwave at balcony, building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide security in the evedent of and power outage by means of acceptable mechanical heavy duty lock and latch set at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    Apr 7, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of an unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at vestibule entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide security in the case of power outage by installing an acceptable heavy-duty lock and latch set at vestibule entrance door , 1st story

    Apr 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materias, plaster at all walls to laundry room at cellar story , at public hall

    Jan 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective repair the hinges at entrance door to laundry room, north wall, cellar story, at public hall

    Jan 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles at, south section, at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective radiator cover in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (approx 4 sq ft) in the 3rd room from east located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    May 29, 2018 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 6

  • Retaining wall none

    Failed to file cycle 1 technical report by 12/31/2018 per rcny 103-09

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    I observed several commercial gas dryers in basement laundry room gas flex hoses installed which is prohibited as per bulletin as per dob, repair and/or replace

    Apr 5, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    I observed in basement laundry room several commercial gas dryers with no sprinkler system in and or around room area which is prohibited and not code complaint as per bc 903.2.11.13, provide a system of automa

    Apr 5, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Boiler flue pipe not properly secured. correct violating condition and submit a certificate of correction

    Apr 27, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: front yard fire escape. observed @ exp#1(front yard), fire escape drop down ladder is less than 1 foot from next door bldg's metal fence which does not

    Mar 14, 2018 · Penalty $3,125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 13, 2026 · Apt 1A

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Aug 25, 2026 · Apt 3J

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 3, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 23, 2026 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 23, 2026 · Apt 5C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 13, 2025 · Apt 3B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1921
Floors
4
Residential units
40
Building area
41,444 ft²
Lot area
15,147 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
5026 / 339
Assessed value
$987,750
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316078, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 255 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 255 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sonoma Ocean LLC.

Does 255 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.

Is 255 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 40 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 255 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1921 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 255 Ocean Avenue?

It has 40 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.