505 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05081-0048Map
Owner of record: Ocean 505 LLC
505 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 52 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ocean 505 LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on September 4, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 55 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 231
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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 · 123
- 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
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 6th story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6c, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 24, 2025 · Apt 6C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Dec 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. remove the additional, dangerous, inadequate fire escape hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixture in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration wall erected from floor to ceiling with door opening creating room for living in the 1st room from east located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 11, 2025 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to boiler room at cellar
Dec 6, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling at compactor closet, 3rd story
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 evidence of fresh mice dropping and burrow throughout yard
Oct 1, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor closet door at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Oct 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Sep 28, 2025 · Apt 4J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all balconies all stories, all parts at building front at fire escape
Sep 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor door at public hall, 4th story
Sep 26, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor door at north wall at public hall, 4th story
Sep 26, 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant materials at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement to boiler room at boiler room
Jan 8, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retardant materials at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 5, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story
Jun 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical g.f.c.i. outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 24, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance , 1st story
Jun 13, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to box on east wall in the private hallway located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical outlet , .at east wall. in the kitchen located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system ,, in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 19, 2023 · Apt 4J
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
May 19, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
May 10, 2023 · Apt 4J
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 24, 2023
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 10, 2022
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches located at apt 5j, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 5J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs located at apt 5j, 5th story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt 5J
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 21
- 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
Sep 7, 2019
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 17, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 23, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - 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 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - active
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 30, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 6, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 11, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 5, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 27, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2004
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2289
Apr 16, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2289
Mar 14, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2289
Oct 28, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
74 toe guard
Sep 24, 1990
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
01l11,09i10,67m07,16f10,20q03,24x10,35q03,43m07,43m09,52b07,53h14,57e10,59j10,60x11,60q03,61r09,61t07,61i11,41i11,41t07,41b10,98bb05,99bb05.(01l)can be stored 1/2 way.provide full to stop sw.(67m)car phone.(16f
Apr 18, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg walls.note:significant vertical cracks in brick work @ front facade (right side) 1st fl to roof parapet.rem:maintain bldg wall & make safe
Jul 2, 2010 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Class - 2
20i11.70o2.73o2.74o2.59b01.20 lobby vision panel broken 70 clean pit 73 clean car ails 74 clean cwt rails 77 guard under car light 32 adjust car shoes 08 adjust leveling 41 replace damaged m/r door 60 guard
Mar 1, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner on the south west end of structure are large cracks from the 1st fl thru the 6 fl cracks are visible on exterior & interior walls (a-line) front wall remedy:
Feb 8, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
20m07,40d06,98bb05.20m07-provide missing grill basement vision panel.40d06-properly secure machine room.98bb05-perform & file 5yr test.
Sep 17, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active - Non-hazardous
66o02,67o02,68o02,08a01,28m07,40i10,59q03,51m07,85u05,86u05,84b06,05a01. 66-clean pit 65-clean car rails 68-clean cut rails 08-adjust leveling 28-operator cover missing 40-motor rm door damaged 59-motor rm ligh
Nov 29, 2006 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m07/43h08/51h11/59b07/66o02/86u15
Apr 12, 2004
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11q, 17i, 35o, 57o, 75#.
Oct 25, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m,21x,55x,74m,35p, (35) unable to gain access to complete inspection (74) capacity plate
Aug 28, 1992 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03i,08v,11q,14m,17i,21x,57o q
Jun 24, 1991 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 3, 2026 · Apt 5G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 19, 2025 · Apt 3G
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 4J
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2025 · Apt 3J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2025 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 16, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 9, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 23, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 13, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 5, 2023 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 25, 2022 · Apt 2F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 36,129 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,045 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5081 / 48
- Assessed value
- $1,702,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #307252, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.
Questions about 505 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 505 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ocean 505 LLC.
Does 505 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 505 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 55 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 52 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 505 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 505 Ocean Avenue?
It has 52 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.