1520 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-06721-0058Map
Owner of record: 1520 Ocean Avenue Realty Corp.
1520 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 52 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 1520 Ocean Avenue Realty Corp.. HPD has recorded 182 housing violations here, most recently on October 14, 2025. 15 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 53 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 182
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 10
- HPD complaints
- 134
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 · 182
- BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of garbage bags at public hall, 1st story
Oct 14, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the foyer located at apt b5, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt B5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt b5, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt b5, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt B5
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt b5, 2nd story, 3rd apartment from east at south
Mar 18, 2025 · Apt B5
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 1st story, section at west
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 2nd story, section at west
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at compactor closet door at public hall, 2nd story, section at west
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing rubber door wedge at door leading to west section at public hall, 2nd story, section at west
Mar 31, 2024
Closed — Violation closed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, door leading to north yard, at north wall, at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire stairs door at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing knob at, cold water shut-off valve ,south wall, in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room leading to fire escape in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at, lower sash window to fire escape, east wall, in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wire from ceiling light fixture to west wall light switch in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - 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 = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 1 in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — False certification - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective gasket at door to refrigerator in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window to north wall in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling, west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 9 sqft) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 4sqft) north wall in the bathroom located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at, compactor closet door , south wall, west section, at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 26, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the foyer located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is xrf tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 and is presumed lead paint as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface-using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall, west wall, south wall, east wall, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall, north wall, east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, west wall, ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st door from south at west wall, ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st riser from north at east wall, 1st radiator from north at east wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall, west wall, east wall, south wall in the kitchen located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the foyer located at apt c1, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''east''
Feb 26, 2024 · Apt C1
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 21
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 14, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 8, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 11, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2012 cat 1 insp/tst
May 30, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 21, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 29, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 17, 2008
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 22, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 12, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2005
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 24, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 23, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1855
Aug 28, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 4, 1991
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 19, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 10
- Class - 2
03m07,37m07,52m07,53m07,80b14. 03m07-provide in car nycid#, 37m07-provide overhead door sign; 52m07-provide hoist ropes data tag; 53m07-pro vide governor rope data tag; 80b14-shorten hoist rope.
Dec 12, 2018 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 2
44h08,15b07,16b10,59u15,71x10,37m07. 44-sheave(traction) worn regroove; 15-missing frame provide certificate frame; 16-eliminate gap on lobby and 2nd floor door; 59-perform brake service,log and provide tag
Aug 22, 2016 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
86bb0536i1016l01. 36-1-10 repair the door to overhead sheaves rooms. 16-l-01 adjust closing force on 1st flr hall door/ door slams.
Apr 1, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
51b07.57h10. 51b-proper (anti) spin outs 57h-excessive free play
Jan 25, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
16b01,16l10,03m07.16-b,6th fl hoistway door slamming.16-l,bsmt hatch way door top hinge loose.03-m,toe guard.
Mar 12, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75b05/57002/17m07/18m078/74m07/15l11/15k12 vision panel galss missing 4th fl. 18m interlock cover missing 74m missing toe guard 15l hoist door door handle loose 15k 1st fl. door frame rotted.
Feb 9, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
13m, 17i, 57o.
Apr 14, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,14i,15l,08v,28h,21x,50f,39h,57o,74#, #15 replace pivot on shaftway doors and also adjust door checker- #74 provide shield between motor room and shaftway
Sep 1, 1992 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14i,73#,(73)perform 5yr test,properly tag device,and file form elv3
Nov 7, 1991 · Penalty $185
Resolve - Non-hazardous
09h,11q,14i,35p.
Jan 4, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 14, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt B4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 23, 2024 · Apt C1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 15, 2024 · Apt B4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt B4
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt B4
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Sep 13, 2023 · Apt B4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Feb 25, 2023 · Apt C8
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 9, 2023 · Apt C8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt F4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt F4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 23, 2023 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 30, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 17, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2022 · Apt E9
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 5F
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 23, 2020 · Apt B4
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 23, 2020 · Apt B4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 6D
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 6D
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2020 · Apt 6D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 24, 2019 · Apt 6D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 13, 2019 · Apt 3B
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt B3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 5, 2018 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 14, 2017 · Apt C6
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt A1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 4, 2014 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2014 · Apt 5F
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 22, 2013 · Apt D8
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 8, 2013 · Apt F5
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt F8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt F8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 15, 2013 · Apt F8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt D8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 23, 2012 · Apt D8
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 23, 2012 · Apt 5D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 24, 2012 · Apt C7
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 20, 2010 · Apt 5A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 52
- Building area
- 42,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 12,400 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 44
- Block / lot
- 6721 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,030,950
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301627, last renewed Aug 7, 2025.
Questions about 1520 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 1520 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1520 Ocean Avenue Realty Corp..
Does 1520 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 182 housing violations at this property.
Is 1520 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 53 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 52 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1520 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1520 Ocean Avenue?
It has 52 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.