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217 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11225BBL 3-05026-0355Map

Owner of record: Rsk Associates LLC

217 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11225. It has 57 residential units across 5 floors. The owner of record is Rsk Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 44 housing violations here, most recently on September 13, 2026. 23 of the 44 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 49 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
44
DOB violations
15
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
180

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 13, 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
49
About 86% of the building's 57 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 · 44

  • 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

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at center court at north at fire escape, 3rd story

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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

    Jul 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 1st stack from north at west building front at fire escape, 2nd story

    Jan 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Dec 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at door leading to east yard at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 22, 2025

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lids for garage cans, center yard

    Jul 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 1, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story, section ''c''

    Aug 12, 2021

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''c''

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt C14

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c14, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''c''

    Aug 12, 2021 · Apt C14

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of baby strollers and household items under stairs at public hall, 1st story, section at south

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Jul 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide glass panels at eastt entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at east entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles, adult walkers, and household items at public hall, 1st story, section at north

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide glass panels at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ..consisting of air conditioner unit at 4th story balcony at 1st fire escape from north at west

    Jul 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt c14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt C14

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt c14, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Jun 14, 2021 · Apt C14

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Aug 18, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ..steam riser in the 3rd room from north located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jul 21, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide wire glass panels at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 21, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide wire glass panels at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jul 21, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi-glass panels installed at front entrance door to building , 1st story

    Jul 21, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ..the ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 8c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south

    Jul 21, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at roof balcony 1st stack from north at building front at fire escape

    Jul 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at roof balcony 2nd stack from north at building front at fire escape

    Jul 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at kitchen and bathroom in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 21, 2015 · Apt 2D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south

    Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system .. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 27, 2015

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wall kitchen cabinates 3 sty apt 11a , section '' ''

    Apr 1, 1999 · Apt 11A

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor 2 sty southwest apt 6a center room. located at apt 6a

    Oct 7, 1997 · Apt 6A

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 15

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Retaining wall none

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

    Oct 1, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Aug 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 2, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work immediately and make the site safe, contact borough comm. office at 718 802-3685 for information

    Feb 26, 2016

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 11, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 14, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 4, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 4, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 2

    3307.6.5 fail to maintain sidewalk shed as req.note:sidewalk shed erected under job #340085605 along exp #1 is poorly maintained in that parapet wall is leaning.rem:comply w/nov.

    Jan 8, 2016 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3303.10 failure to provide tenant protection for bldg containing dwelling units. note: at the time of my inspection safety issued beingaddress. review of plans indicate that there were no tenant protection

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3314.3.1 design of scaffold, note: at the time of my inspection,i observed supported pipe scaffold at exposure 2 & 4. & on interior court yard of construction w/a height of approx 43 feet upon request for

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3307.3.2 failure to provide fence as required. note: at the time of my inspection safety measures work in progress at roof. i observed that there were no fence provided at exposure 2 & 4 to enclosed site

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3301.2 failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. note: at the time of my inspection,i observed that there were no overhead protection provided for adjacent property

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.7 design noted: at the time of my inspection,i observed material lift erected at roof level for hoisting material to roof. upon request for design drawing to show installation & design capacity none

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3307.6.5.1 use & maintenace of sidewalk shed. note: at the time of my inspection safety measures work in progress. i observed sidewalk shed at exposure 1,being use to store materials & debris. materials

    Dec 10, 2014 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operation. note: at the time of my inspection i observed 4x8 feet plywood,shuffle across roof level of construction operation,plywood were

    Dec 9, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc1704.1.1 pursuant to section 28-207.2 you are hereby ordered to immediately stop all work at the above premises because of failure to filea special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issua

    Oct 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept. records. occupancy noted. illegal cabinet making shop in cellar of premises. also full bath and two rooms in another area of cellar with illegal sleeping

    Aug 4, 1997

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to do adequate house keeping: large amount of debris, old furniture, appliences and bikes etc. piled in cellar in an unkept manner. remedy: remove garage (debris) from cellar forthwith.

    Aug 4, 1997

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Aug 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 22, 2025 · Apt 10B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 10, 2025 · Apt 15C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 22, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt C14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 10, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt C14

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt C14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2021 · Apt C14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 4, 2021 · Apt C14

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Apr 3, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 10, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 20, 2020 · Apt 3RDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 8C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 17, 2020 · Apt 8C

    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
1925
Floors
5
Residential units
57
Building area
53,419 ft²
Lot area
15,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
309
Council district
40
Block / lot
5026 / 355
Assessed value
$1,681,650
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354884, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 217 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 217 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rsk Associates LLC.

Does 217 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 44 housing violations at this property.

Is 217 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 49 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 57 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 217 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 217 Ocean Avenue?

It has 57 residential units.

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