2261 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-06803-0051Map
Owner of record: 2261 Ocean Avenue Realty LLC
2261 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1921 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 54 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2261 Ocean Avenue Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 100 housing violations here, most recently on September 1, 2026. 8 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 54 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 100
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 20
- HPD complaints
- 366
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 100
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at hopper door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Sep 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at hopper door at compactor closet, 3rd story
Jul 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective 3rd marble tread from bottom at east section at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jul 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporarily installed cord at 1st fire door from east preventing it from being self closing at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 16, 2025
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing temporarily installed cord at 1st fire door from east preventing it from being self closing at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 16, 2025
Open — False certification - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of string at fire door. at public hall, 2nd story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges at fire door at public hall, 5th story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective due to inoperable hinges at fire door at public hall, 6th story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north wall at public hall stairs, 5th story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at bulkhead
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north wall at bulkhead.
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by submitting required supporting documentation and affidavits for apartment located at apt 6i, 6th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Nov 7, 2022 · Apt 6I
Open — Certification postponment granted - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of string at fire door at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 7, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Apr 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric outlet at east wall at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Nov 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric outlet at east wall at public hall, 1st story, section at north
Nov 13, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric wall outlets at public hall, 1st story
Jul 1, 2018
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th story public hall
Jun 14, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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 = 11; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt c5, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 14, 2018 · Apt C5
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 7th room from north at east, the 4th room from north, the bathroom located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4H
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 7th room from north at east located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor in the 7th room from north at east located at apt 4h, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Mar 16, 2018 · Apt 4H
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective intercom system from 1st sty vestibule in the entire apartment located at apt 5d, 5th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 23, 2018 · Apt 5D
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
Jan 10, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Nov 21, 2017 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Oct 26, 2016
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
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2016
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Oct 26, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective broken glass at french door , at south door and east door in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective or make operable lower sash at 1st window from south at west in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of broken light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the window frame at west window in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and make operable lower sash window in the kitchen located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2016 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls and ceilings throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 6, 2016 · Apt 4I
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 18
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 14, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 3, 2020
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 14, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 12, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Jun 23, 2016
Vp*-violation unserved ecb- dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 14, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 12, 2009
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 19, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 5, 2003
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p1195
Jun 7, 2001
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
.(51)r\r car saddle (52)provide capacity plate (53)provide access to motor room
Oct 26, 1988
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(51) repair wall on overhead sheave room (52) restore capacity plate in cab
Sep 14, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 20
- Class - 1
Fire escape being blocked with cloths and chairs in rear of building exp#3 and ac unit in fire escape on exp#4 facing street on ave r side of building., remove obstruction
Aug 26, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to conduct or file a final inspection of permitted work with the department. noted: at time of inspection, observation was made at apt. 10c completed work for application #340747133 exp. date 07/08/2021
Jun 24, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Adjust hoist-way door check (basement)., clean hoist machine (oil leak)., seal hoist machine(oil leak)., perform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with date entered in full mm/dd/year (brake tag expired 0
Aug 10, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Missing brake maint tag. adjust 1st flor door check.
Jun 27, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Misaligned cab mirror. missing ladder to governor/wheelhouse. provide designated lobby braille tag. gov missing current 5 year tag. seal hoist machine leaks. oil leaking onto machine room floor. missing cat one
Feb 2, 2022 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Only device in the building found to be out of service, causing a hazardous condition as per 1rcny. restore service immediately and notify nyc d.o.b. service has been restored by contacting [email protected]
Jan 14, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
57bb07,59bb07,68b07,70o02,71x10,53m07,52m07. 57bb07-provide new up todate fire extinguisher tag; 59bb7-perform brake maintenance and provide tag; 68b07-provide up to date elevator maintenance logbook (last ent
Jun 24, 2019
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.observed in apt 4i vertical & horizontal cracks on walls and ceilings in various areasthru out apt.also observed evidence of water leaks on ceilings of same
Aug 31, 2016 · Penalty $200
Active - Class - 1
05x10,56y10,56y13. 05x-report door zone restrictor.
Aug 10, 2016 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
02x10 outside car communication inoperative.
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg wall(s)in code compliant manner.note:large holes created in bedroom living room & den.a total of 15 large holes observed.inapt 4h causing debris to develop.dust @ various location in th
Jun 15, 2011 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
Supervision or use of rigging equipment w/o a rigger's license.note:suspended scaffold installed & in use on exposure#3.two men working @ time no license/or permit.on record.rem:comply w/code
Jun 15, 2010 · Penalty $4,800
Resolve - Class - 2
05b11. 05b11- replace car door vision panel w/wire mesh glass.
May 14, 2010
Resolve - Non-hazardous
83x10 1 rcny 11-02 only elevator in bldg out of service restore to service
Jun 25, 2008 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
08v01/84m07. 08-v lobby and bsmt floor stops out + or-3". 84-m replacemachine window and frame removed by fire dept.
Apr 5, 2006
Resolve - Non-hazardous
48k12/ 49h12/ 80m07/ (80) toe guard
Apr 5, 2003 · Penalty $350
Resolve - Non-hazardous
35p. provide means of access in accordance with rs-18 rule 101.3.
Oct 2, 1995
Resolve - Non-hazardous
73m operation of an elevator without an equipment use permit cbn 1756/91 obtain equipment use permit
Sep 17, 1992
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03r,(03)car enclosure repaneling w/o a permit.
Sep 12, 1992 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
03r,57o,35p,74i,#03 provide proof of filing for elev panelling or file application. #74 replace damaged car door saddle.
May 29, 1991
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 28, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 29, 2026 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 27, 2026 · Apt 2D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Feb 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 4G
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 17, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 3, 2025 · Apt 1H
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 2, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 10, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 8, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 3D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 20, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 14, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2024 · Apt 6F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 5, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt 5E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 27, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 22, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2022 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Oct 4, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 30, 2021 · Apt 1B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1921
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 54
- Building area
- 52,810 ft²
- Lot area
- 11,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6803 / 51
- Assessed value
- $1,847,700
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #334234, last renewed Jun 30, 2025.
Questions about 2261 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 2261 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2261 Ocean Avenue Realty LLC.
Does 2261 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 100 housing violations at this property.
Is 2261 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 54 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 54 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2261 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1921 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2261 Ocean Avenue?
It has 54 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.