1490 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06712-0001Map
Owner of record: 1490 Realty, LLC
1490 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1962 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 58 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1490 Realty, LLC. HPD has recorded 121 housing violations here, most recently on December 30, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 54 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 121
- DOB violations
- 27
- ECB violations
- 11
- HPD complaints
- 145
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.
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 · 121
- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 2; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 30, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south original violation 17814907 issued 09-apr-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 9, 2025 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at boiler room
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on fire door at north wall at public hall at basement
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation closed
Show 40 more ↓
- BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 17, 2024 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wiring at entrance canopy at building front
May 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood flooring near pop-up assembly in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective defective concrete creating falling objects hazard at entrance canopy at building front
May 31, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly secure the loose ceramic tiles at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 31, 2024 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective boiler room door at boiler room
Apr 15, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Dec 3, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood jambs at 2nd window from east at south in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor tiles in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchenette located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal door frame at entrance in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the foyer located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand stops installed at fire door 1st from south at west in public hall at cellar
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchenette located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at metal window sill at south wall in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the creamic tiles surface and grouts joints of visible mold at south, east and west walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south''
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 cellar
Sep 28, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 2 square feet at the ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 5b, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''south'' original violation 15393962 issued 28-sep-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 28, 2022 · Apt 5B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2j, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 2J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 27
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 9, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 1, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 25, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 28, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 13, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 10, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator-failure to file category 1 2012 inspection/test
Mar 31, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 10, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved
Show 17 more ↓
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 26, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5486
Jun 20, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5986
Jun 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5486
Jun 4, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p5486
Nov 15, 1999
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Mar 27, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
May 17, 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 - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Feb 6, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed - Electric signs none
Es-electric signs none
Feb 6, 1992
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 11
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approved amendments. premises under alt-2 job#321070540 at time of inspection found. at 6 floor apt 6b plan does not shows replacement wood joist
Jan 28, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
97x17. rts restore elevator device to service and file for reinspection.
Oct 2, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
8x1;10h11;56y2;56y13;67l10;71m7:car floor landing sill not level-akjust;car door gibs worn-replace;hoist machine oil leak-clean;hoistmachin oil leak-seal;communication defective-repair;pit light switch missing
Nov 28, 2017
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use 28-207.5 97r17, unlawful act.failure to comply with a cease use order of the commissioner device 3p5486 ws returned to service without re-inspection by this department to determine that the cease use
Nov 3, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
*39x10,*05x10, 16t07,08v01,67x10,61g11,42g11,68m07,10h11,40m07,100m07. *cease use items; 39x-inspection box stop switceh; 05x-zone lock restrictor; *16t-floor numbers where missing; 08v-adjust floor stops;61,42
Sep 27, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Fire escapes,fire stairs & fire towers.noted:@ time of insp sidewalk shed was installed on exp #1 & #4.on exp#4 workers covered the exit w/ plywood & nailed them down,could not remove plywood to use fire escape
Jun 25, 2014 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Hazardous
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level installed metal duct work approx 20' to vent laundry on the outside which collect into 2'x3'x3' metal condenser located on ground level. remedy: obtain permit or
Jul 5, 2007
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o. c/o #175110 states ground fl. doctors offices, boiler room, storage, laundry meter & garage. now one of the doctors office has been converted to a store.contrar
Feb 8, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy #175110-issued 05-04-61 cellar occupancy changed from doctor's office, boiler rm, storage rm. and garage, to doctor's office boiler storage
Mar 27, 1997 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
22d,57o,.
Oct 11, 1995
Resolve
Show 1 more ↓
- Non-hazardous
Work without a permit:work noted:a vinyl canopy has been erected:name:travel yx #951-2334.size 4'x8'.remedy:obtain a permit(or)remove canopy
May 17, 1995 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 2, 2025 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 27, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2024 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 7, 2024 · Apt 2B
Close
Show 40 more ↓
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 30, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 20, 2022 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2022 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 27, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - General
Ventilation system
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 14, 2022 · Apt 5B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 16, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 3, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 4J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 14, 2019 · Apt 3H
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 6H
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 6H
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 6H
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 12, 2019 · Apt 6H
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 17, 2018 · Apt 5B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2018 · Apt 6E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1H
Close - Electric
No lighting
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 1H
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 10, 2018 · Apt 6E
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 4H
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 6E
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 8, 2018 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 14, 2016 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2016 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2016 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 7, 2016 · Apt 6B
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 15, 2016 · Apt 2J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2015 · Apt 6E
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D7)
- Year built
- 1962
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 58
- Building area
- 42,684 ft²
- Lot area
- 10,640 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6712 / 1
- Assessed value
- $2,350,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #372233, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.
Questions about 1490 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 1490 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1490 Realty, LLC.
Does 1490 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 121 housing violations at this property.
Is 1490 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 54 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 93% of its 58 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1490 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1962 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1490 Ocean Avenue?
It has 58 residential units and 60 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.