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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 1, 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
54
About 100% of the building's 54 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 · 100

  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at north wall at bulkhead

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at north wall at bulkhead.

    Nov 7, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric outlet at east wall at public hall, 1st story, section at north

    Nov 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th story public hall

    Jun 14, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 = 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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.