1220 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06694-0050Map
Owner of record: 1220 Ocean Avenue LLC
1220 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1938 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 53 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1220 Ocean Avenue LLC. HPD has recorded 115 housing violations here, most recently on January 27, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 52 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 115
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 299
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
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.
Think your apartment is stabilized? Request its rent history from HCR (free), then check your renewal with the renewal calculator.
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 115
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2026 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 2nd concrete tread from bottom at stoop building front , 1st story
Jan 11, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective locking device assembly on vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Nov 13, 2023 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing two hooks and eyes installed at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing two hooks and eyes installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing two hooks and eyes at building entrance door, 1st story at public hall
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure security gard rail at balcony at east at 2nd fire escape from north, 3rd story
Apr 11, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing two hooks and eyes installed at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing two hooks and eyes installed at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Feb 28, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an aceptable heavy duty lock and latch set at the building vestibule door at public hall
Feb 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device instelled at the building vestibule door at public hall
Feb 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Feb 14, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consiting of flower pots at the 6th story balcony on the north fire escape at building front
Sep 29, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consiting of flower pots at the 2nd and 3rd story balcony on the south fire escape at building front
Sep 29, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 5e, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 5E
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 5A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at front entrance located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 14, 2018 · Apt 3J
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the south wall in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 19, 2018 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and allo walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 5a, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing safety covers/caps at electrical outlets at public hall, 1st story
Sep 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an acceptable mecanical heavy duty lock and latch set st front vestibule door , 1st story
Mar 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening unacceptable electromagnetic locking device installed at front vestbule door , 1st story
Mar 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 5e, 5th story, apartment at south , section at west
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt 5E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at basement
Nov 2, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 2, 2017 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective strike plate at door jamb, in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic wall tiles at south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor, in the 1st room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors ... in the entrance located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixture at ceiling, in the foyer located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose vanity top at washbasin, in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard molding throughout, in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood cabinet shelving at east wall, in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at west wall (approx.3 square feet) in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood baseboard molding throughout, in the private hallway located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 27, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 21
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 21, 2019
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 4, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 16, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 5, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 4, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 26, 2012
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, 2012
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 15, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 24, 2010
Dob violation - resolved
Show 11 more ↓
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 1, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 12, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 10, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2817
Jun 1, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2817
Nov 12, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51)block-out hand grips on hoist doors .....(52)provide access to motor room
Sep 28, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Provide in case of fire signs where needed. misaligned cab mirror. provide readily available keys to roof/machine room.
Nov 6, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Up date cat 1 year test tag (expired 01/27/23)., up date cat 5 year test tag (expired 02/31/23)., replace unreadable main line disconnect fuses., repair main line disconnect switch ( can be opened with the main
Mar 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Provide floor numbers on hoistway doors where missing. missing in case of fire sign in basement. unreadable main line fuses. gov data plate missing. machine room door not fire rated.
Oct 12, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
05d10 door restrictor has been disabled. repair door restrictor.
Aug 25, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
05d10- door restrictor has been disabled. repair door restrictor.
Aug 25, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for ecb nov #34895198x for installation of prohibited hardware. remedy: file c/c.
May 24, 2011 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. use of prohibited door &/or hardware per bc 1008.1.8;27-371(i) note: illegal dead bolt lock on door in laundry room obstructing 2nd means of egress from
Mar 25, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v,14i,17i.
Jun 28, 1993 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73#,73(a)o,35d,74#,74(a)#,5l, #73 # fuacaa floor #35 smoke hole grating #74 adjust floor stops. #74(a) provide cab capacity plate
Apr 29, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
01l,02x,14m,21m,38x,46k,55x,57o,73m,(73) five year test, proper tag and file elv 3
Jul 2, 1991
Resolve
Show 1 more ↓
- Non-hazardous
02l,14m,35p,(35)unable to gain access to motor room to complete inspection
Oct 12, 1990
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt VGBB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 23, 2025 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 12, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 4A
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 3, 2024 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 28, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 6H
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 10, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1938
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 53
- Building area
- 55,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,150 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 6694 / 50
- Assessed value
- $1,318,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #313712, last renewed Sep 3, 2025.
Questions about 1220 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 1220 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1220 Ocean Avenue LLC.
Does 1220 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 115 housing violations at this property.
Is 1220 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 52 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 53 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1220 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1938 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1220 Ocean Avenue?
It has 53 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.