2157 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-06783-0043Map
Owner of record: 2157 Realty Associates
2157 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 60 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2157 Realty Associates. HPD has recorded 216 housing violations here, most recently on July 11, 2024. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 216
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 25
- HPD complaints
- 376
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.
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Violations
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HPD housing violations · 216
- CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of two kickdown door stoppers installed at double fire door at public hall, 6th story
Jul 11, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over top of window recess at 1st window from north in the 1st room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all sides at 1st from north window in the 1st room from east located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 6f, 6th story, 3rd apartment from north at east
Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 6F
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on 4th story balcony, south stack at building front at fire escape
Feb 2, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section at north
Sep 11, 2019 · Apt 1G
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Sep 11, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose medicine cabinet at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 1d, 1st story, 5th apartment from north at east
Feb 22, 2019 · Apt 1D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material the ceiling at the 4th,3rd and 2nd stories (intermediate landing) at public hall stairs, section ''north''
Oct 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 5th story
Oct 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Oct 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at the ceiling at public hall, 6th story
Oct 1, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 5th sty fire escape balcony, building front north stack at fire escape
Sep 27, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 3rd room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2018 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at the 6th story balcony of the south stack at the front of the building
Apr 17, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a lockable knob on the door to the room with the fire escape window in the 1st room from east located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at south
Dec 6, 2017 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 4j, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 28, 2017 · Apt 4J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner installed at window obstructing egress at 3rd story balcony, south stack at building south exterior wall
Jul 25, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 1st story
Jun 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of all missing air condition support brackets at east , 4th story
Jun 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected, 4th story
Jun 8, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''
Jun 8, 2017 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items at 2nd story balcony 1st stack from north at building front lot line at fire escape
Jun 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak concealed at ceiling and all walls in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 5, 2017 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 29, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 6, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 22, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 14, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 8, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Jun 29, 1990
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) restore capacity plate in cab
Sep 13, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 25
- Class - 1
Swo was issued on 4/24/25 for no construction operations entire site. previous conditions showed there was a building still left standing partially demoed. upon inspection of site conditions i observed the buil
May 5, 2025
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construcion equipment on site-expired permit. noted: during inspection, observed at exposure(1) of premises a sidewalk shed under application #b00908182-i1-sh expired 12/09/2023. remedy: renew permit.
Feb 9, 2024 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
Dlm improperly installed on this device . no fireman's service present in controller . install fireman's service so dlm is in compliance with section 3.10.12 of appendix k3 . file for permit and be tested infro
Dec 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
5m7: (5,m,7) no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a controller feature which ensures passenger safety.
Jan 2, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
*05m07,,*39m07, 70o02,70j01,41j01,41d06,40m07,43q03,43x10,42m07,68m07,68b07,56y13,59y02,08v01,14j01,76q03,37t07,37k11,37m07,16j01. *cease use items: 05m-zone lock restrictore required; 39m-provide
Apr 12, 2018 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
56x10,56x13,58b07,5x10,37x10,71x10. 56x-repair and seal oil leak; 68bupdate log and provide current info; 5x-repair door zone restrictor; 37x-repair light in overhead m.r.
Sep 16, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 35015370r issued on 05/11/13. condition cited continue to exist. remedy: comply w/ the commissioner's order
Jul 10, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain: at exposure #1,facade slate tile loose in disrepair tile in danger of falling off facia. remedy: immidately make safe install sidewalk bridge,maintain bldg.
May 11, 2013 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,12m07,21m07,34o02,67x10,72m07,97o02:12-car lighting cover missing,21-missing interlocks covers,72-pit switch as per appendix k 2003
Dec 13, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 3
59h10 42j10 08v01 02x10 03x10 59-loud brakes 42-relay noisey 2-no audio on stop sw 3x-phone in car inoperative
Sep 13, 2011 · Penalty $100
Resolve
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- Class - 2
08v01/69m07/12q03/81m07/
Oct 26, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08v01,59j10,33i11,16d06,35q03,38h11,41b07,53h14,58h10,56y10,69m07,39m07. 33i- cwt shane springs. 16d- bsmt saddle. 35q- car top man hoistway38h- cloth covered travelers. 91b- motor room & over head self closing
Jun 3, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 2
08a01,12q03,70o02,77m07,77d06,60q03. 08 adjust leveling. 12 guard car light 70 clean pit 77 under car light missing 77 secure all wiring under guard motor room light.
Aug 18, 2009 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 3
15l10.12q03.70o02.100b06.98bb05.15l repair frame so insp. cert. can be posted 100b bell hanging in base door way relocate secure
Oct 28, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
11d6/3i10/3d6/12q3/37h11/31h11/84i10/66o2/55y13/55o2/51o2/86u5/59q3/89i10/33m7/38m7/15i10/20d6/23d6/.11-secure car station.3-all cab walls are dmamged.3-handrail loose in cab.12-car light unguarded.37-replace
Aug 30, 2007 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
12q03/16l01/80l11/62o02. 16l 2ne fl door slammwy shut. 80l determine cause of noise when car travels eleminate noise.
Dec 2, 2002 · Penalty $180
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u05.75u-perform 5 year test 5 tag.
Mar 21, 2001 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
10x11,11q3,13m09,17q3,37b11,09m07,74f6,33e7,54l11. 10x-6flr inoperative, 37b-electric wiring, 19m-install 2nd gib, 74b-secure stab plate(top or car rigut side).
Oct 26, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to provide elevator landing sign "in case of fire,use stairs unless otherwise instructed" on floor 5 and 6.failure to provide 3" floor number signs at stair landing on both stairwell of bldg.remedy:prov
Aug 2, 2000 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to file a report of compliance with local law 16/84 certifying to the installation of required fire protection systems.remedy:file report.
Aug 2, 2000 · Penalty $200
Resolve - Non-hazardous
47h15,75u05,31q17,11q03,13m07,17q03,15l11,18d06,15f11,37a11,74m07. 31-q-07top and under car , hatchway 15-l-11- cover holes in hatchway doors, 15-f-top hinges 37-a , controller wiring , 74-m-07, car capacity pl
Feb 15, 2000 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
62r37m50y37ad37br74m13m14i 62-wiring under car 37-guard selec. chain 37a- secure transformer. & dress wires 37b-resistors front 74-elec box covers.
Jan 5, 1997
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,21x.
May 13, 1993
Resolve - Non-hazardous
15l,21x,33l,35q,57q,74m,
Sep 19, 1992 · Penalty $100
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73x
Nov 15, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 27, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 8, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 12, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 26, 2023 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 6, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2021 · Apt 5A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 23, 2021 · Apt 6F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2021 · Apt 6G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 2I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2021 · Apt 7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2019 · Apt 1I
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 14, 2019 · Apt 1G
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 1G
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2019 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 14, 2019 · Apt 1G
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Sep 26, 2018 · Apt 5G
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 27, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Elevator
Maintenance
Apr 12, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2018 · Apt 6J
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 12, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2018 · Apt 6J
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 18, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 4J
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 4J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 22, 2017 · Apt 4J
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 20, 2017 · Apt 6C
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 13, 2017 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 4, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 1, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Outside building
Roofing
May 1, 2017 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 18, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1927
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 66,875 ft²
- Lot area
- 13,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6783 / 43
- Assessed value
- $2,133,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #309218, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 2157 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 2157 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2157 Realty Associates.
Does 2157 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 216 housing violations at this property.
Is 2157 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2157 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1927 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2157 Ocean Avenue?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.