1438 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06712-0076Map
Owner of record: 1436 Ocean Ave LLC
1438 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 50 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1436 Ocean Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 910 housing violations here, most recently on September 28, 2026. 47 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 51 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 910
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 1,320
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 910
- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mechanical ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of rats and all underlying causes creating the pest infestations, by using integrated pest management (ipm), eliminate all burrow entry and passageways, pest nests, holes, gaps or cracks in walls, ceilings, floors, fixing leaks and managing garbage in public areas. evidence found at ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, south, and east walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective grout and mortar joints at west and south walls in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection wasteliine pipe at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lght fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective roof membrane at the east parapet wall
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective coping at the east and north parapet walls
Sep 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 4b, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east 1 ''
Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 4B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): 19220856 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Sep 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiriing at ceiling throughout cellar
Sep 13, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar
Sep 13, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood board at the bottom of the base cabinet under the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at west and north walls at shower in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 4, 2026 · Apt 2E
Open — Civ14 mailed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door south 1, leading to south yard at public hall, 1st story
Sep 4, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Jun 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Jun 26, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 25, 2026 · Apt 3D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door entrance at 1st cellar from east at south
Mar 27, 2026
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 27, 2026 · Apt 4D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak above the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1j, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1J
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick walls and ceiling with missing mortar at joints at exit corridor , southeast section, building front yard, at fire passage way
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of free standing radiator, at south below stairs soffit at, west section, at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked fire retardant materials plaster at south wall, west section, at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retatrdant materials plaster at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Jan 28, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Jan 22, 2026 · Apt 1B
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at 1st fire door at south leading to the yard at public hall, 1st story
Dec 8, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of bird cage at fire escape at south yard at fire escape, 2nd story
Nov 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 5
- 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
Apr 29, 2021
Dob violation - active - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Feb 2, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Nov 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
Aug 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Failure to benchmark none
Failure to file benchmarking report of energy use as per ad. code sec. 28-309.4
May 2, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. observed ac unit installed at 3fl exp1 right side of building. ac was installed at window that leads fire escape creating a hazardous condition to tenant
May 14, 2025 · Penalty $312
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: during inspection, observation was made at apt 4d sidehall way window gut renovation which consist of removal of wall framing, structure and boards. further inspection through wind
Aug 17, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner:no fire stoppingper bc 712.3;27-345.note:at apt 2f on the 2nd floor observed wood ceiling with fire stopping removed from ceiling to apt 3f above 100% of fi
Jan 30, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway. noted: at 3rd flr apt3l(inoperative) window leading to fire escape (rear building) secondary means of egress from apt (in case of emergency) creating unsafe cond
Nov 14, 2008 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain.note:retaining wall at south property line adjacent to 1450 ocean ave is in disrepair & partially collapsed.note:party line between 1438 & 1450 on ocean ave.remedy:maintain bldg wall.
Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain bldg.noted:cellar framework & firestop at ceiling in disrepair underneath plumbing lines for bathrooms/kitchens in several areas w/water damaged wood framework/joists & openings in firestop
Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 27, 2026 · Apt 3I
Open - Water leak
Heavy flow
Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jul 27, 2026 · Apt 3I
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 26, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 12, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2026 · Apt APT3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 8, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt APT1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1J
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 29, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4D
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1925
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 50
- Building area
- 54,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 15,160 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6712 / 76
- Assessed value
- $1,110,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #380618, last renewed Jul 25, 2025.
Questions about 1438 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 1438 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1436 Ocean Ave LLC.
Does 1438 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 910 housing violations at this property.
Is 1438 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 51 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 50 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1438 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1925 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1438 Ocean Avenue?
It has 50 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.