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1038 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11226BBL 3-05219-0022Map

Owner of record: 1038 Ocean Properties LLC

1038 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11226. It has 57 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1038 Ocean Properties LLC. HPD has recorded 208 housing violations here, most recently on July 28, 2026. 24 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 45 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
208
DOB violations
21
ECB violations
13
HPD complaints
249

What to know

Concern
11 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Jul 28, 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
45
About 79% of the building's 57 apartments
Down from 46 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

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 208

  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall in the bathroom located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 28, 2026 · Apt B1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 1st fire escape from north at east, 6th story

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling fixture in the 4th room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq ft at north wall in the 7th room from north at west located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color north wall in the 7th room from north at west located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 4, 2026 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose outlet cover at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood doors at upper cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt B1

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the area at west yard

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Jun 4, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective formica counter top at north wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor around riser pipe in the 4th room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electrical outlet at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 4th story, section ''west''

    May 11, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall behind cabinet in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wood wall cabinet at north wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 11, 2025 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 20, 2025 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2025 · Apt B43

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2025 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 9, 2025 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Replace with new the missing outlet safety cover at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 12, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of bedbugs in the entire apartment located at apt b43, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Jul 18, 2024 · Apt B43

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective at wood base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall ( inside the wall cabinet) in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story

    Jun 11, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 6, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 7 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at west wall in the bathroom from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west'' original violation 16951298 issued 06-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 6, 2024 · Apt B1

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 7 sqft of mold at ceiling and approximately 1 sqft of mold at west wall in the bathroom from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 6, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at north wall in the 2nd bathroom from north located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 6, 2024 · Apt B1

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Replace with new the missing safety caps at electrical outlets at north and south wall at public hall, 1st story

    May 6, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''

    May 6, 2024 · Apt B1

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 21

  • 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 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, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 10, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Aug 5, 2017

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 3, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • 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 - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 12, 2011

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 6, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 11, 2007

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p756

    Oct 14, 1999

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p755

    Dec 28, 1998

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatoroptional

    2

    Jun 29, 1990

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Must file for new conrtoller & brake and interlocks

    Dec 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    Must file for new controller-brake interlocks

    Dec 18, 1989

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 13

  • Class - 1

    3307.6.2 partial *swo* protection required.noted:suspended was hanging on exp #1 from parapet of 6-story structure.scaffold was over main entrance to doctors office.no sidewalk shed or other protection below th

    Jun 13, 2013 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    05j10.cease use 05j able to open 2 speed ca door w/o stopping car call 212 566-5539 fo inspection

    Nov 6, 2009 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner use of prohibited door and or hardware per bc1008.1.8; 27-371j note locks w/ keyed entry at each bdrm door of 3 bdrm class a apt thus blocking egress system in

    Mar 12, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    97m07.cu 97 provide missing toe guard call 212 566-5539 before return to service

    Oct 1, 2008 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    10m07.10h11.32h10.35q03.60q03.05e10.

    Sep 23, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    57q03.60q03.41t07.03m07.21j10.32h10.35q03.57q03 hoist motor wires exposed missing cover 03m07 toe guard missing 21j10 bsmt door when pulled open when car in motion elev.tops 'adjust' 'repair'

    Sep 23, 2008 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    13r 73r-operation an elevator 3p755 without equipment use permit. obtain s. off.

    May 14, 1998 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy required by open alteration #300544524. (for medical office space on first floor. ) remedy: have the above alt application signed off and

    Dec 11, 1997 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy: #21536 apartment have been created in basement at time of inspection apartment are being occupied contrary to cofo. remedy: discontinue illega

    May 25, 1996 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18r,37r,52r,73m, (18),(37) & (52) installed new lulerlocks, controller section and brake w/o a permit (from prior nov) (73) 5 year test & proper tag file elv-3 form

    Aug 26, 1992

    Resolve
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  • Non-hazardous

    18r,37r,52r,73m,

    Aug 26, 1992

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    74r,37r,52r,18l,illegal installation of controller,machine brake interlocks

    Oct 5, 1990 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    18r,37r,52r,74r,illegal installation of interlocks,controller,machine brake

    Oct 5, 1990 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 2, 2026 · Apt B1

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2025 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 13, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Jun 23, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 8, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 5, 2025 · Apt B1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 18, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 15, 2025 · Apt B43

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close

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 (D7)
Year built
1931
Floors
6
Residential units
57
Building area
96,300 ft²
Lot area
21,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
5219 / 22
Assessed value
$1,883,250
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308981, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 1038 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 1038 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1038 Ocean Properties LLC.

Does 1038 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 208 housing violations at this property.

Is 1038 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 45 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 79% of its 57 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1038 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1038 Ocean Avenue?

It has 57 residential units and 58 units in total.

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