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979 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05206-0054Map

Owner of record: Ocean Ave 985 LLC

979 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1961 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 36 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Ocean Ave 985 LLC. HPD has recorded 209 housing violations here, most recently on August 9, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
209
DOB violations
28
ECB violations
44
HPD complaints
960

What to know

Concern
4 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 9, 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
33
About 92% of the building's 36 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 · 209

  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 9, 2026 · Apt 6E

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 25, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of pests. evidence of waterbugs at laundry room

    Jun 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east wall in the foyer located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3d, 3rd story, 3rd apartment from north at east

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 3D

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water, exceeding the allowed maximum temperature of 130 degrees f in the hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room

    Feb 18, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st fire door from east at cellar at public hall

    Jan 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to laundry room at west at cellar at public hall

    Jan 21, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at staircase door at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at staircase door at north at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4c, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Jan 8, 2024 · Apt 5D

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at compactor closet at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system not working ( doesn't shows any code of any apartment) at vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system not working ( doesn't shows any code of any apartment) at vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system not working ( doesn't shows any code of any apartment) at vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system not working ( doesn't shows any code of any apartment) at vestibule area at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5f, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 21, 2023 · Apt 5F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 6th story

    Oct 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 21, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs at public hall, 6th story

    Sep 4, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 4th story balcony at building front fire escape , 4th story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective compactor door at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing hook and eye device installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective fire door leading from public hall to boiler room at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches at public hall, 6th story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Open — Nov certified late
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 29, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over window sill at 3rd story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jul 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jul 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over window sill at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jul 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding over window sill at 5th story balcony at building front at fire escape

    Jul 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at east leading to boiler room at basement

    Jul 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door at basement

    Jul 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at east at south section leading to laundry room at basement

    Jul 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at laundry room at basement

    Jul 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 28

  • 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, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 16, 2018

    Dob violation - resolved
  • No report and / or late filing (facade) facade required

    Failed to file fisp cycle 8a technical report by 02/21/2017

    May 31, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Cease use

    Aug 10, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 17, 2016

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2015

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired

    Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst

    May 30, 2014

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 13, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 10, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Apr 21, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Facade facade optional

    Ll1198-local law 11/98 - facade facade optional

    Nov 30, 2007

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 7, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 9, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 15, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 22, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p5419

    Aug 24, 2001

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p5419

    Oct 24, 2000

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p5419

    Oct 13, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p5419

    Dec 21, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 · 44

  • Class - 1

    Cease use item: inoperative zone lock restrictor. class 2 items: adjust levelling. inoperative phone. replace worn gibs where needed. secure gibs where needed. exposed wiring on car top and operator. inoperativ

    Feb 28, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Jun 7, 2023 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Replace worn hoistway door gibs where needed. secure hoistway door gibs where needed. adjust floor stops. exposed wiring to door operator motor. provide keys and, info on where/how to obtain keys, to allow imme

    Aug 3, 2020

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building exterior walls/facades and appurtenances. exposure 1: hairline crack at parapet wall. exposure 2: horizontal crack at 6 floor, flower pots and items stored fire escape. remedy: main

    Dec 18, 2018 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Pilot regulator missing vent limiter-storage in boiler room-oil pressure gauge is defective-cold water pipe sweating onto boiler-condensate tank vent is not piped down

    Dec 18, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8.v.1,5.e.1,10.h.1,16.e.1,17.h.11,29.j.10,16.j.1,56.y.2,56.y.13- 8 v 1 car floor to landing sill not level adjust 5 e 1 car door rubbing adjust, 10 h 11 car door gibs worn replace 16 e 1 hoistway door rubbing a

    Aug 30, 2018 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit acceptable 8th round report of critical examination documenting condition of exterior walls and appurtenances required by 28-302.4 for control#810010. remedy: submit required technical report

    May 18, 2018 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v1,5j1,10h11,16j1,56y2,56y13,68m7,71l10. 8v1-car floor to landing sill not level adjust; 5j1-car door misaligned adjust; 10h11-car door gibs worn replace; 16j1-hoistway door misaligned adjust; 56y2-hoist ma

    Jun 1, 2017 · Penalty $530

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & d.o.b records class "a"apts created @cellar partitions erected creating use of rms for livingfull kitchen w/gas range& kitchen sink.also full bathrm w/water closet

    May 22, 2014 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    99u05.

    May 13, 2013 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
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  • Class - 2

    29l10,08v01,24x10,97o02.(29)operator making a lot of noise.

    Dec 9, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97x10 repair return to service so a full inspection can be made by this dept. this is the only elevator in this building

    Nov 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    8v1,10h11,29b1,35q7,58b10,69m7,72m7. 8v1- adjust leveling. 10h11- replace worn car door gibs. 29b1- adjust timing on door operator. 35q7- provide electrical cover on car top.58b10- excessive play in worm & gear

    Nov 1, 2011 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o#171373 ground floor doctors suite has been converted into a super attendant 2 bdrm apt w/ full ktcn and 3pc btrm rem: discontinue illegal occupancy or ave c/o

    Jan 11, 2011 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. class 'a'apt created at cellar, partitions erected creating rooms. kithcen and bathroom fixtures present. remedy: discontinue illegal use of amended

    Aug 6, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    39q03,08a01,02l10,70o02,71q03,24l10,42h11,68m07,61d06,98m07,99m07,100m07. 59- properly guard car top light. 08- adjust leveling 02- alarm bell defective. 70- clean pit 71- properly guard pit light 24- lobby p.i

    Jun 25, 2010 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    17h11,08v01,61d06,10h11,32h10,41t07,70o02,71q03,40i10. 40i10-machine cable guard damaged.

    Jun 11, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    45r05/ (45r) refurbished gov installed w/o permit

    Jan 29, 2010 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    52i10,08v01,43n09,59h11,53i11,52m07,52k11,14j01,15m07,11m07,02x10,17h11,17d06,70o02,10h11,41t07,42g11,61g11,60x03,42d06,56y13,45m10,32y02,39y02,40m07,42m07,62m07,68m07,06o03,29q03,39q03. *cease use items 52i-da

    Jan 26, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Fail to file an acceptable 6th-round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls & appurtenances as required by article 28.302 & the dob rules & regulations.remedy:fil

    Jan 7, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to submit an acceptable sixth round technical report in compliance w/code provisions:periodic inspection of exterior walls and appurtenances as required by article 28.302 and the dob rules & regulations

    Feb 6, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    15i11.10m07.02x10.08v01.70o02.35m07.17h11.42d06.98bb05.61d06.41m07.10m2nd car door gib 02x alarm bell button 08v leveling up at 1st fl level 5m under car junction box cover 17h lobby & 2nd fl 42d door time hang

    Nov 5, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,50a. 50a refuse access.

    Oct 31, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the commissioners order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob for notice of violation #34612384r (issued: 12/11/2007)and no compliance recorded (up to inspection date) w/ conditions still

    Oct 20, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    B354,50a.50a-no sign posted in lobby for key to boiler room.

    Oct 11, 2008 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    70o02.71q03.77q03.60q03.02l10.15i11.42h11.56o02.52k11.41m07.41b10.16t07.39p16.100bb05.45r09.70 clean pit 71 pit light unguarded 77 under carlight unguarded 60 motor rm light unguarded 02 alarm defective 42 fuse

    Sep 12, 2008 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failre to provide unobstructed exit passageway in that bldg materials & euiptment is being stored in public passageway leading from rear of bldg to front plywood sheets metal studs ladder bags of cement wood

    Jul 8, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction. noted: the passageway that leads from the front to the rear of the bldg in blocked by the placement of construction materials and ladder thru out its length and placement of

    May 28, 2008 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Use of illegal hardware. noted: exit passageway from bldg to area of refuse installed dead bolt thus preventing free access from rear yard area to bldg. remedy: remove illegal hardware.

    May 28, 2008 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a 27a 8c 46b 41b 41c 40 9a 9b 20a 20b

    May 17, 2008 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway total obstruction.note:at the front is blocked by a locked door & constrution material thru-out hallway passageway leads from area of refuge (rear of bldg on garage roof) remedy:remove obstructi

    Dec 11, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg note:ventilation system to provide ventilation for several units (particularly the "j" line of apts) is inoperativethese apts don't have natural ventilation,no windows,& depend on mecha

    Dec 11, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Hazardous.b4b/28a/b/c/32a/12a/12b/20a/b/50a/b.50a-pipe boiler blow down @ a 45 degree angle.50b-fire chamber door need to be sealed.

    Oct 31, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    40k41/40t07/41a10/08v01/41n11/01b10/85bb05/72e10/39i13/39m07 41-dr timing vary none/until tlp drop call.08-varing fl stops.41-rev phaser/y by pass-cease use.01-label stop switch car.39-hole fl-39-fire ext.

    Aug 4, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    50a/50a-chimney clean-out door defective improper closing

    Jul 12, 2006 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building. upon insp at above property noted: thereare 12"x 4"x 5" notch located in wall on stairway between lobby and 1st floor. remedy: repair wall.

    Nov 6, 2005 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to have certificate of occupancy, posted or available for inspection at time of inspection. upon insp at above property noted: thereare no c of o posted or available for inspection. remedy: have c of o

    Nov 6, 2005 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    66o02/11b07/85bb05 11b provide floor numbers for car station buttons (1st floor)85 bb gov tag expired

    Oct 25, 2005 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    24x10/25d06/66o02

    Jun 15, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    25d06/55f07/60d06/41g11/08v01/72l07/66o02 60/d machine disconnect sw lines wire unsecured

    Jul 21, 2003 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifyingto the installation of required fire protection systems.rem:file report.

    Jun 15, 2000 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide elevator landing sign for elevator bank on fl 1 to 6.failure to provide 3'inch high alphabetic letter of identification for:elvator bank on fl 1 to 6 including lobby.for:staircase,over the oc

    Jun 15, 2000 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    57o02,58o02,59o02,74o02,08v01,02l11. 74-0-02 clean car top.

    Oct 18, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    17i,28h

    Sep 19, 1994 · Penalty $100

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2025 · Apt 5B

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 6B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 6, 2025 · Apt 6D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Jun 16, 2025 · Apt 3D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

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  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Sep 24, 2024 · Apt 1E

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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 3, 2024 · Apt 4C

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 20, 2024 · Apt 6C

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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 14, 2024 · Apt 4C

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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 6C

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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 5D

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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 5D

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 20, 2023 · Apt 6C

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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 8, 2023 · Apt 5B

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 6C

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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 6C

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 6C

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 27, 2023 · Apt BLDG

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  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 20, 2023 · Apt 2B

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  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Oct 14, 2023 · Apt 6C

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Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1961
Floors
6
Residential units
36
Building area
25,410 ft²
Lot area
6,050 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
40
Block / lot
5206 / 54
Assessed value
$868,500
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369629, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.

Questions about 979 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 979 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ocean Ave 985 LLC.

Does 979 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 209 housing violations at this property.

Is 979 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 92% of its 36 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 979 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1961 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 979 Ocean Avenue?

It has 36 residential units.

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