533 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05101-0093Map
Owner of record: 533 Ocean Realty LLC
533 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1937 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 533 Ocean Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 212 housing violations here, most recently on August 12, 2026. 10 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 36 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 212
- DOB violations
- 29
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 335
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 212
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Civ14 mailed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above ceiling in the 5th room from north located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 12, 2026 · Apt 5D
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt a3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2023 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 4b, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 2, 2023 · Apt 4B
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the center court
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of houshold items obstructing egress from rear yard to street at south fire passage way
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal gate obstructing egress from rear yard to street at south fire passage way
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of drop ladder in down position at rear yard at fire escape
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at north stack at rear yard at fire escape
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at north stack rear yard at fire escape
May 2, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and all walls at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jun 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 28, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furnitures obstructing egrees to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 28, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counterbalance at lower window sash at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at entrance to compactor closet at north wall at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 13, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recessed walls around windows at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 12 sq. ft. at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — Second no access to re-inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in closet in the private hallway located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recessed walls around window at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the recessed walls around windows at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor under radiator at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of bucket at 2nd story balcony at 2nd fire escape from north at west
Apr 13, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 30 sq. ft. at north wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Apr 13, 2022 · Apt 3D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 square feet, on the east wall. in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock at east wall (behind the base cabinet) under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 6 square feet, on the east wall. in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 15087613 issued 05-apr-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles on the floor in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 29
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 28, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 30, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2016 inspection/test
Sep 15, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 22, 2017
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 17, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2015
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
Sep 27, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 1, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 8, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 12, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 10, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2757
Aug 27, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2757
Jan 31, 2000
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2757
Dec 7, 1998
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 1996
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 17, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)file a bn and sevure a permit for the installation of new controller as per nyc admin code rs18
Jun 1, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Provide designated lobby braille tags. provide machine room ventilation.
Dec 22, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building walls and appurtennaces.noted:at time of inspection(i) at exposure 1-improperly supported a.c. units at variousfloors such as flr 3, flr 6.(ii).at exposure 3 east elev-wood blocks w
Jun 17, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to submit an acceptable required cycle 8c report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior wall and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control #814026.submit acceptable required tech
Feb 13, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
42m7,99bb5,98u5,56y10,56y13,10m7:42m,no door lock monitoring installedin this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the nycbc.this is a controller feature which ensure passenger safety. remedy;fil
Jan 8, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Door zone restrictor is missing. provide restrictor as per code. seal leak on machine. provide code data tag. provide company main line stickers.
Oct 15, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain ext bldg west elevation exposure #1 observe blocksof wood,bricks under a/c units;flower pots store on fire escape landry.rem:maintain ext bldg;remove all blocks of wood bricks from a/c units
Apr 23, 2014
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner in that there are numerous cracks in the walls & ceiling in the kitchen,bedrooms & living toom,bedroom walls have water damage & molding condition due to water
Jun 6, 2011 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 2
700o2,77m07,77q03,10m07,03d06,32h01,39q03,52o02,53o02,08a01,60q03,41i10,16t07,56y13,56o02,40o02,98u05,99u05. 70- clean pit. 77- under car light missing. 77- ground under car light. 10- provide second gib car d
Dec 21, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d06,05b11,73m07,28h11,46o02,62o02. 05-b-cap behind when closed, 73-m-covers.
Feb 5, 2001
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03o,08b,09h,14i,15b,18q,18l,23u,28h,30o,31q,35o,36t,36w,46o,50y,55i,57o,73u,74b,75m,74m, 15b-hinges and rixons 18l-basement 31-covers top of car and shaft 74-fire service does not ans. basement call and door op
Mar 19, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
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- Non-hazardous
8v11,75r5. not leveling. file and perform 5 year test.
Sep 6, 1997 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14l,21x,35l,37g,37r,55x,57o,74m,75m,(35) and (37) rewritten from priornov (74) nyc designated elevator no(amended rule 208.10) (37) installed new w/o a permit.
Jul 25, 1994 · Penalty $550
Resolve - Non-hazardous
52h,08j,35z,11q,35o,50y.
Dec 4, 1991 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35i,#35 windows #37 installed new controller without a permit
Jun 26, 1991 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 5D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 17, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt A3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 2, 2022 · Apt B2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 25, 2022 · Apt B5
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 3, 2022 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jan 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 19, 2021 · Apt D6
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jun 21, 2020 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 10, 2020 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 30, 2020 · Apt A5
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt B3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt B3
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 15, 2019 · Apt B3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 30, 2019 · Apt A5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 16, 2019 · Apt A5
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt FOYER
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 5, 2019 · Apt FOYER
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2019 · Apt 1E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 24, 2018 · Apt LOBBY
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Apr 11, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 28, 2018 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 19, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 6C
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt C5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Sep 11, 2017 · Apt A3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 13, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 12, 2017 · Apt 6B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1937
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 36
- Building area
- 39,650 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,273 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 40
- Block / lot
- 5101 / 93
- Assessed value
- $816,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #306188, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.
Questions about 533 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 533 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 533 Ocean Realty LLC.
Does 533 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 212 housing violations at this property.
Is 533 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 36 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 533 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1937 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 533 Ocean Avenue?
It has 36 residential units and 38 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.