roofy

708 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05123-0031Map

Owner of record: 708-716 Ocean Community

708 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 41 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 708-716 Ocean Community. HPD has recorded 89 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 22 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
89
DOB violations
18
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
99

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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
22
About 54% of the building's 41 apartments
Down from 24 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

Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 89

  • 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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 14, 2026 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 30, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 30

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 36, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 7, 2024 · Apt 36

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 34

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 34

    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.

    Mar 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refergerator with doors intack at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 12, 2022

    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 8, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
Show 40 more ↓
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony south stack at building front

    Jul 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 17, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jul 12, 2021 · Apt 17

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioning units on 3rd story balcony south stack at building front

    Jul 12, 2021

    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.

    Apr 16, 2021

    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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st and 4th stories at public hall

    Feb 10, 2021

    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 sheetrock and studs erected from floor to ceiling creating extra room in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 25, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Sep 21, 2020 · Apt 25

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at bulkhead leading to roof at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide support brackets at protruding air conditioning units, 2nd and 4th stories, wall at rear court

    Sep 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 3rd story balcony, stack at rear court

    Sep 14, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 14, 2020 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Aug 4, 2020 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 29, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 29, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective reglaze enamel porcelain at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 29, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2019 · Apt 29

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative light fixture at ceiling in the foyer located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash 2nd window fron north at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approx 20 sq ft at ceiling and 20 sq ft at west wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceilng and walls in the private hallway located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors ; in the entrance located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ; range in the kitchen located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , too far from bedroom, located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). too far from bedroom. located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 25, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing glass to skylight at bulkhead

    Nov 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brickwork, mis-aligned & gaps at mortar joints, parapet wall at south facade of building, court yard at south.

    Nov 25, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line ; front of building, yard at south.

    Oct 24, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #31 3sty, west/1.

    Sep 21, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 31, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 2, 2016 · Apt 31

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods front of building at fire escape

    Oct 28, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 27, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Jul 22, 2013 · Apt 27

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 18

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    May 3, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

    Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4

    Jan 1, 2012

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    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
  • 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
Show 8 more ↓
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 37

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
Show 40 more ↓
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 29, 2023 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Nov 29, 2023 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 10, 2022 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2022 · Apt 36

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 7, 2021 · Apt 17

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2021 · Apt 40

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2021 · Apt 28

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 25, 2020 · Apt 30

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 31

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 1, 2020 · Apt 13

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 6, 2019 · Apt 29

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 28, 2019 · Apt 34

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 13, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 29, 2016 · Apt 5D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt 35

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Dec 1, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 20

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 40

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 40

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 26, 2014 · Apt 40

    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 (C1)
Year built
1913
Floors
4
Residential units
41
Building area
50,960 ft²
Lot area
17,595 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5123 / 31
Assessed value
$1,504,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #302957, last renewed Sep 23, 2025.

Questions about 708 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 708 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 708-716 Ocean Community.

Does 708 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 89 housing violations at this property.

Is 708 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 22 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 54% of its 41 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 708 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 708 Ocean Avenue?

It has 41 residential units.

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