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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

Concern
15 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 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
51
About 100% of the building's 50 apartments

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 · 910

  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''east 1''

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 3A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lght fixture at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective roof membrane at the east parapet wall

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective coping at the east and north parapet walls

    Sep 28, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wiriing at ceiling throughout cellar

    Sep 13, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at cellar

    Sep 13, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jun 26, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.