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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 44
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard
Dec 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing lids for garage cans, center yard
Jul 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story, section ''c''
Aug 12, 2021
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide glass panels at eastt entrance door to building , 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide glass panels at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide wire glass panels at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide wire glass panels at front entrance door to building , 1st story
Jul 21, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 1b, 1st story, apartment at south
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 1B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wall kitchen cabinates 3 sty apt 11a , section '' ''
Apr 1, 1999 · Apt 11A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
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
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.