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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 4, 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
55
About 100% of the building's 52 apartments
Up from 54 in 2018

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 · 123

  • A

    § 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
  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 6th story

    Jan 28, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar

    Dec 11, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • C

    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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  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch to boiler room at cellar

    Dec 6, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling at compactor closet, 3rd story

    Nov 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 evidence of fresh mice dropping and burrow throughout yard

    Oct 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement to boiler room at boiler room

    Jan 8, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Jun 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

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

    Jun 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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

    May 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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 24, 2023

    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 10, 2022

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.