540 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05099-0116Map
Owner of record: Hartland Ocean LLC
540 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1914 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 40 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Hartland Ocean LLC. HPD has recorded 1,174 housing violations here, most recently on October 7, 2026. 49 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 40 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 1,174
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 5
- HPD complaints
- 700
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 · 1,174
- CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of broken glass accumulation at north yard , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of flies at all stories at public hall, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at balcony at 3rd stack from south at east at fire escape, 2nd story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage at building front
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - 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 burrows at building front
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods drop ladder out of gravity hook in down position at north stack at north court at fire escape, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to north court at public hall, 1st story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at all walls at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective unkeyed retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening slide bolt capable of being pad locked at bulkkead door leading to the roof at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at lower window sash at window at north wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 1st story, section ''d-e''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of construction material and charcoal underneath stairs to 2nd story at public hall, 1st story, section ''d-e''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the unsanitary conditions at public hall, 1st story, section ''d-e''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at public hall, 4th story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the unsanitary conditions at stairs to bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall, 2nd story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the rubbish and unsanitary conditions at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all ceilings and all walls at all stories at public hall, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wired glass pane at north wall window lower sash at public hall stairs, 2nd story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 2nd story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing (2) in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing (2) in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the foyer located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink countertop in the kitchen located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose top wall cabinets at west wall in the kitchen located at apt b3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026 · Apt B3
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story, section ''abc''
Oct 7, 2026
Open — Violation open - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 2F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at entrance door (section abc) at public hall, 1st story, section ''abc''
Sep 16, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4c , vacate order # 261157 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3c , vacate order # 261157 in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 4a, vacate order # 261157 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 11, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling at public hall at all stories at public hall, section ''abc''
Sep 4, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceiling walls and floor. windows broken ply wood sealed in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''abc''
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage at ceilings and walls. windows broken and plywood sealed in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''abc''
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 4A
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 13
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 3, 2020
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 3, 2019
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2019
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, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 5
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at exp 1 isntalled multiple ac units at windows to fire escapes obstructing passagewau throughout in various locations.previous ecb#39045926x.remedy:c
Sep 21, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1 fire escape landing and pathways obstructed by window type a/c units and padlocked gate. also multiple window
Aug 12, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. noted:at courtyard they are removing and installinglintels and masonry above windows in various locations w/o a permit attime of inspection. suspended scaffolds w/ c hooks are present. remedy
Aug 27, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Bq9/24b/45a/50. bq9-carlin oil burner model 1150 has no fb work type. 24b-outside the second entrance boiler room door. 50-manhole gasket is leaking/corroded
Apr 18, 2005 · Penalty $680
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is missing mortor joint court yard with building bricks at entrance door to h i j section west 3x30 remedy make safe maintain exterior building eall.
Jan 7, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt APT4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt APT4B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 30, 2026 · Apt APT4B
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2026 · Apt 2F
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 2H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 18, 2026 · Apt 3H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt 3J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt E1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt E1
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt E1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt E1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 3J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 4G
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1914
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 40
- Building area
- 46,452 ft²
- Lot area
- 19,979 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5099 / 116
- Assessed value
- $1,020,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #373265, last renewed Jun 3, 2025.
Questions about 540 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 540 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Hartland Ocean LLC.
Does 540 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 1,174 housing violations at this property.
Is 540 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 40 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 40 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 540 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1914 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 540 Ocean Avenue?
It has 40 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.