1601 Ocean Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11223BBL 3-06638-0001Map
Owner of record: Rainbow Associates LLC
1601 Ocean Parkway is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11223. It has 59 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Rainbow Associates LLC. HPD has recorded 298 housing violations here, most recently on September 8, 2026. 11 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 57 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 298
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 23
- HPD complaints
- 358
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 · 298
- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in basin sink in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
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 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light switch in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle, shopping carts and furniture at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door at compactor closet, 1st story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at door at compactor closet, 6th story
Jan 16, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing handrail at 1st fire escape from west at south at 6th story at fire escape
Oct 6, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts #1i, vacate order #259574 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2025
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 #41, vacate order # 259574 in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story, section at north
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall in bulkhead at public hall stairs, 6th story, section at north
Jun 12, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 1I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2025 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south yard
May 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the stagnant water at building front yard
May 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing wood wedge placed at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building north at fire escape
May 16, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at compactor door at compactor closet, 6th story
Apr 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at compactor door at compactor closet, 6th story
Apr 8, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporarily installed wedge at fire door preventing it from being self closing at public hall, 6th story
Mar 1, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at south exterior wall at west yard , 1st story
Mar 1, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 20 sq.ft. at 1st window frame from west at north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the 1st room from north at east, the kitchen , the 3rd room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 20 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st balcony from west at north building front at fire escape, 5th story
Jul 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st balcony from west at north building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st balcony from west at north building front at fire escape, 6th story
Jul 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st balcony from west at north building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jul 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st balcony from east at south building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jul 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand at vestibule , 1st story
Jul 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch mechanism at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Jun 3, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window recess at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 6b, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Mar 10, 2024 · Apt 6B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble covering around radiator at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Jan 19, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at floor at public hall, 1st story
Jan 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of 2 ft. x 8 ft. sheet of plywood creating falling objects hazard at 2nd public hall stairs from north, 6th story
Dec 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Residential elevator periodic inspection/test elevatorrequired
Failure to perform category 5 inspection
Jun 1, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 16, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
Stop all work make site safe contact dob
Feb 1, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jul 2, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 11, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 14, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 21, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 30, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 8, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 7, 1996
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
Eliminate excessive vibration from main machine motor
Jan 14, 1989
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 23
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner; observed at exp #1 of building aprox 7 air conditioner units installed in windows leading to fire escapes.left side fire escapre has 3 in total on levels 2
Apr 5, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of my inspection ,i observed 2 workers on site with suspended scaffold operations upon request for the license rigger or designated rigger foreman none was on site or provided as required for their faca
Sep 16, 2022 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
At the time of my inspection observed one worker( ibne walid) performing pointing work on suspended scaffold. after review department records reveal that there were no notification to department prior installat
Aug 31, 2022 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway: at time of inspection, the exit passageway that leads from the secondary means of egress ýfire escapes¨ at exposure # 4 was observed obstructed with construction
Mar 17, 2022 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner: at time of inspection, (1) inch of pooling water was observed at the cellar entry door located at the side yard at exposure # 4, posing a fall hazard & u
Mar 17, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-expired. at time of inspection observed at exposure #2 scaffolding erected under permit# b00444758-i1-sf where permits have expired on 01/02/2022., renew permit
Mar 2, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at exposure #1/2/3 fire escape pathways have been obstructed by window type a/c units, steel gate with chain and padlock, de
Mar 2, 2022 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment onsite-expired. at time of inspection under permit # b00434767-i1-sh for installation of approximately 100 linear feet of sws where permit has expired on 12/03/2021., renew perm
Mar 2, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
6b10,7b1,8l10,37m7-6b10)car door does not open fully, repair. 7b10)operator closes door too soon after opening, adjust. 8l10)car floor to landing sill not level, repair. 37m7)no stop switch in ------, provide.
Dec 6, 2018 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 2
5b1,10h11,16b1. 5b-adjust gag on the bottom front car door. 16b-adjust 3rd floor keeper, when pull on h.w. door car stops.
Sep 18, 2018
Resolve
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- Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection vacate sticker was observed to have been removed. vacate was posted by badge #1252 for: cellar converted into sleeping quarters
Jan 19, 2018 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Filed a certificate form application etc,containing a material false statement(s).noted:the owner representative made false certifications on section #26 of pw 1 job application number 340217777,which was filed
Oct 26, 2017 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Cu-44h08 - main traction sheave worn regroove or replace.
Sep 3, 2015 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to file certificate of correction for nov.# 35097809x issued on 9/29/14.rem:file certificate of correction
Nov 26, 2014 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o permit. note: interior partition walls erected at celalr level creating 3rooms at cellar used in conjunction w/apt#1b at 1st floor.3pc bathroom w/shower stall and interior staircase created from cellar
Sep 29, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #61976.also hpd mdr #309169,which indicates 59 apartments total. no cellar apartment indicated on cofo or hpd records.mdr number shows
Sep 29, 2014 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
98m07,42l10: 98m07;five year tag missing. 42;cut pipe to flr in front of controller.
Aug 28, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building defects. noted: at rear yard a/c condensor installed directly below drop down ladder of fire escape preventing it's full extension. rem: repair as/ or replace/ more a/c units immed
Nov 6, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal use in residential district noted: a/c unit at rear yard and not 8' from property line a/c unit condenser are under the window. rem: discontinue illegal use.
Nov 6, 2008
Resolve - Hazardous
Exit passageway total obstrucion. note: at rear of bldg, fire escape drop down ladder is being blocked by a pad mounted air conditioning unit that's installed directly below the drop down ladder. a/c unit is
Jun 11, 2008 · Penalty $480
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16l01,66o02,08v01,86bb05,39p16. 16l-1 fl door slamming shut adjust door check.
May 29, 2007 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21l 14m 08v 50y 37h 52r 15r 37 fuse by passed 52 firrfor test of the brake 15r remeve lose on basement hacth door
Jun 5, 1999 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
21x,28l,33z,35p, (28) suspension springs - broken (33) skylight (35) unable to gain access to complete inspection.
Apr 7, 1992 · Penalty $150
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 6E
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 14, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 29, 2026 · Apt 3A
Close
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- General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
May 20, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 19, 2026 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
May 6, 2025 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 12, 2025 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Outside building
Gutter/leader
Dec 14, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 2, 2024 · Apt 2I
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 2, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 27, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 18, 2023 · Apt 6B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 3, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 19, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 21, 2023 · Apt 6F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 59
- Building area
- 61,200 ft²
- Lot area
- 16,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6638 / 1
- Assessed value
- $1,888,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309169, last renewed Jul 21, 2025.
Questions about 1601 Ocean Parkway
Who owns 1601 Ocean Parkway?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rainbow Associates LLC.
Does 1601 Ocean Parkway have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 298 housing violations at this property.
Is 1601 Ocean Parkway rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 57 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 59 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1601 Ocean Parkway built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1601 Ocean Parkway?
It has 59 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.