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781 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05151-0028Map

Owner of record: East 53rd Street 781, LLC

781 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1913 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 24 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is East 53rd Street 781, LLC. HPD has recorded 631 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
631
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
5
HPD complaints
719

What to know

Concern
8 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
24
About 100% of the building's 24 apartments

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 · 631

  • 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

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Refit entrance door to room in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly secure the loose outlet at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective outlet at east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective upper escutcheon plate at riser pipe in the kitchen located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all outlets, switches and light fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 9, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Apr 14, 2026 · Apt 9

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from west at south at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
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  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from north at west at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 14, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 12, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Jan 5, 2026 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at storage room at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''

    Dec 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at storage room at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling and south wall approx 20 sq feet at storage room at public hall, 1st story, section ''south''

    Dec 1, 2025

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective door closer at building 's entrance door at public hall, 1st story, section at south

    Oct 1, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden sub floor in the kitchen located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door frame in the bathroom located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical wires at the electrical light switch at the south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective apartment door hinges in the entrance located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor tiles in the 2nd room from north located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden cabinet base at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at all walls and the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock set in the entrance located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 11, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 22, 2025 · Apt 11

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked tempered glass at entrance door to building , 1st story

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper sash window at west wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water temperture exceeding 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 7, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Feb 24, 2025 · Apt 7

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator shut-off valve in the 3rd room from north located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 5

    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 5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 29, 2024 · Apt 5

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator at the south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet in the bathroom located at apt 12a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at west

    Aug 8, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 31

  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Feb 22, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Dec 1, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Nov 2, 2023

    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, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 2, 2023

    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, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 1, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Jun 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Feb 2, 2021

    Dob violation - active
Show 21 more ↓
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Nov 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • 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

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Aug 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    May 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Failure to benchmark none

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

    Feb 2, 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 2, 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 - active
  • 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 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    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
  • 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

    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

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 5

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475959r issued on 02/19/120& to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.

    Oct 30, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475958p issued on 02/19/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or

    Oct 30, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permoit noted at cellar level installed water and waste liens creating a 3pc bathroom (toilet,sink,shower) obtain permit

    Feb 19, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner filure to provide the number of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1021.1/27-366 for sro sleeping at cellar discontinue illegal occupancy

    Feb 19, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o of dob records indicates premises legally approved 4 story 24 units cellar (boilet,storage) illegal occupancy noted now at cellar level exp 1 created occupied w

    Feb 19, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 3, 2026 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 29, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 19, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 11

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 27, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jan 31, 2025 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 29, 2025 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 17, 2025 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Dec 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 6, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 20, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 5

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 12A

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 12A

    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
24
Building area
23,380 ft²
Lot area
8,060 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5151 / 28
Assessed value
$616,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #315444, last renewed Oct 23, 2025.

Questions about 781 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 781 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is East 53rd Street 781, LLC.

Does 781 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 631 housing violations at this property.

Is 781 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 24 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 781 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1913 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 781 Ocean Avenue?

It has 24 residential units.

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