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
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 · 89
- 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
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Dec 4, 2023 · Apt 34
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refergerator with doors intack at public hall, 3rd story
Dec 12, 2022
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 8, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 16, 2021
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at 1st and 4th stories at public hall
Feb 10, 2021
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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Provide support brackets at protruding air conditioning units, 2nd and 4th stories, wall at rear court
Sep 14, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing glass to skylight at bulkhead
Nov 25, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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- 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
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- 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
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.