515 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05081-0043Map

515 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1926 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 515 Ocean, L.p.. HPD has recorded 22 housing violations here, most recently on July 10, 2026. 12 of the 22 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 22
DOB violations: 48
ECB violations: 7
HPD complaints: 30

What to know

Concern

1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch

Last violation Jul 10, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 22

BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixtures at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Jul 10, 2026 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base board at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 8th apartment from east at south
Dec 9, 2024 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 23, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4e, 4th story, 4th apartment from east at south
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt 4E
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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 at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed

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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
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2023
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Oct 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
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
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
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
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story
Nov 8, 2019
Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 48

Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 13, 2021
Dob violation - resolved
Failure to post energy grade/score none
Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2020
Dob violation - resolved
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved

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Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2015 inspection/test
Dec 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 23, 2015
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2014 inspection/test
Jun 10, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2014
Dob violation - resolved
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2013 inspection/test
Oct 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 2013
Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2011 inspection/test
Oct 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2010 inspection/test
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1176
Apr 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1176
Feb 11, 2000
Dob violation - resolved
Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 7

Class - 2
Failure to file annual certification that cooling tower 1000004478 hasbeen inspected, tested and disinfected and that a maintenance plan has been developed and implemented by november 1, 2016. rem: file annual
Jun 20, 2017 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
97##05. failure to maintain elevator device. respondent failed to allow mandatory annual routine inspection by the dept or approved agency per 28-304.6.1 and appendix k of the bldg code. multiple attempts to
Sep 13, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
97##05. failure to maintain elevator device.respondent faield to allowmandatory annual inspection by the dept or aprpoved agency per 28-304.6.1 and appendix k of the building code,multiple attempts to gain acce
Apr 15, 2013
Resolve
Class - 1
Electrical work w/o permit.noted:at 10:55 fuse cut out disconnect switch installed. rem:obtain permit.
Dec 12, 2012
Resolve
Non-hazardous
Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of inspection. noted: interior demo job# 301907612. no plans at location. stop all work. make area safe. remedy: stop all work provide approved plans call d
Apr 27, 2005 · Penalty $130
Resolve
Non-hazardous
01l10 02l10 03m11 12q02 12r09 34m07 84m07 01l10 & 02l10 repair alarm 03m11 hand rail 12r09 disable on & off light switch inside car 34m07 provide cover on ele box in wheelhouse 84m07 provide light in wheelhouse
Sep 28, 2004
Resolve
Non-hazardous
49.flue pipe dislocated at the end of the boiler room to fix and secure properly
Mar 5, 1996 · Penalty $175
Resolve

Complaints

Electric
Power outage
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Electric
Lighting
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 7, 2026 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 7, 2026 · Apt 4H
Close
Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close

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Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Plumbing
Radiator
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 27, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 2, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 7, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 28, 2023 · Apt 4E
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt 3A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 20, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 19, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2019 · Apt 4A
Close
Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 5, 2019 · Apt BLDG
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 (C7)
Year built: 1926
Floors: 4
Residential units: 24
Building area: 36,612 ft²
Lot area: 8,910 ft²
Zoning: R7A
Community board: 314
Council district: 40
Block / lot: 5081 / 43
Assessed value: $3,615,750
Landmark / historic district: No

Questions about 515 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 515 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 515 Ocean, L.p..

Does 515 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 22 housing violations at this property.

Is 515 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 515 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1926 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 515 Ocean Avenue?

It has 24 residential units and 32 units in total.

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