2197 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11229BBL 3-06803-0080Map
Owner of record: 2197 Ocean LLC
2197 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1928 in Brooklyn, 11229. It has 35 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is 2197 Ocean LLC. HPD has recorded 46 housing violations here, most recently on March 13, 2024. 2 of the 46 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 33 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 46
- DOB violations
- 13
- ECB violations
- 14
- HPD complaints
- 188
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
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 46
- ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation radiator (across from compactor closet) at public hall, 2nd story
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retarted material at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Mar 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed hook and eye at building vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 8, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rubbish at south at fire passage way
Jan 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and south wall leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jan 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and south wall leading to roof at public hall stairs, 6th story
Jan 30, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 6e, 6th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 6E
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Provide glass pane at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of plexi glass installed at building entrance door , 1st story
Mar 24, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
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 4f, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
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 at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Sep 2, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system (missing) at public hall, 1st story
Aug 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Aug 24, 2017
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
Aug 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 5c, 5th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 25, 2014 · Apt 5C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperative located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperative located at apt 6a, 6th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 15, 2011 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joins at east exterior brick building wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2010 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, apartment at south
Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced lower window sash in the 2nd room from east located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock installed at apt door in the entrance located at apt 6d, 6th story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 15, 2005 · Apt 6D
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture kitchen 5th sty northwest apt 5h , section '' ''
Nov 1, 1998 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical switch plate cover entrancee foyer 5th sty northwest apt 5h , section '' ''
Nov 1, 1998 · Apt 5H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical wall light switch entrance foyer 5th sty north west apt 15h located at apt 15h
Nov 1, 1998 · Apt 15H
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches 6 sty northeast apt 6a , section '' ''
Sep 23, 1998 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing interior door handles 1 sty public hall to south center court.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door handle 1 sty public hall to north court.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Install and maintain sufficient light or lights of at least 100 watts incandescent or equivalent each, to light adequately from sunset to sunrise the rear yard.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items 2 & 3 sty balcony rear yard south.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls & ceiling bulkhead 6 sty public hall to roof.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling bulkhead.
Jul 9, 1991
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty southeast apt 2c. , section '' ''
Jul 19, 1989 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department water damaged & mildew walls rear closets 6 sty northeast apt 6a. , section '' ''
Jan 12, 1989 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling & walls 6 sty northeast apt 6a rear private hall. , section '' ''
Jan 12, 1989 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceilings 6 sty east apt 6a kitchen & center room. , section '' ''
Feb 17, 1987 · Apt 6A
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 13
- Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 1, 2021
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 30, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 23, 2014
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 15, 2014
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 11, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 20, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Dec 30, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 22, 2010
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
Nov 9, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Mar 24, 2006
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 14
- Class - 2
Replace over sized controller fuses # 7&8 correct fuses have to be 3amp fuses., service and tag motor room fire extinguisher (expired tag)., remove non elevator equipment from motor room., service and tag over-
Oct 16, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
42m7/59bb5/100m7-dlm improperly installed on this device.no fireman service present in controller.instlale fireman service so dlm is in compliance with section 3.10.12 of appendix k3/59bb5 expired brackets,perf
Nov 15, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Door zone restrictor not working tampered with c/u. close gap in car door and strike . no door lock monitoring installed in this controller as mandated by 3.10.12 of appendix k3 of the 2014 nycbc. this is a con
Feb 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
67x10,71x10,53h11,53y11,56y13,44b8,41t7,59y2,36m7,30h11. (67x)repair em phone in car. (41t)roof. (36m)electrical cover in the b flr area. (30h)top normal.
Jul 7, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
No notification. stop all work. noted: at time of inspection suspendedscaffold installed on exposure #4,work inprogress: 2 workers using scaffold to do facade repairs/waterproofing/painting. failed to notify
Jul 10, 2014 · Penalty $830
Resolve - Class - 2
05i11,08v01,42g11,40m07,40h11,61h11,40d06,56y13,70o02,42m07,37p15,52b14,53b14,21j01. 05i-vision panel; 42g-unreadable fuses;40m-ventilationperk3;40h-fire extinguisher;61h-replace fuses;40d-shaft guard;56y-seal
Jan 3, 2013 · Penalty $250
Resolve - Class - 1
16h11,15m07,39q03,40p10. filed a c/c or other related materials containing material false statements. respondent filed a c/c on 1.3.12 for nov #38219151k an inspection made on 8.8.12 resulted in the issuance
Aug 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
16h11,15m07,39q03,40p16. independent elevators, inc, license no 504-001 submitted a non-approved statement to be used on the dismissal of nov #38219151k. after an inspection conducted on august 8, 2012 reveals
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $4,800
Active - Class - 2
16h11 15m07 08v01 37w06 37t07 37i10 29q03 39q03 39q03 70o02 77b11 40p16 71q03 77o02 recurring conditions previously cited in nov#38219151k 16m-replace worn pivots where needed 15m-cert 39q-plank switch 40p-prov
Aug 8, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
16h11,15m07,39q03,40p16. failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob. respondent failed to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct violations conditions and file a c/c pursuant to
Aug 8, 2012 · Penalty $800
Active
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- Class - 1
08v01 05j01 15m07 14j01 16h11 16l11 67m07 71m07 72m07 52b14 53b14 70o02 37q03 41p16 37p16 100m07 cease use items 08 excessive (5+ inches) un level floor stops adjust w/ here needed (05j) gap btw car door and st
Nov 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
14m07,57o02,35p07,23p07
Mar 1, 2000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
75u5,60b7,46k12,50y14,50y2,57o2. -60 provide counter weight run by
Apr 2, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
46k,52d,53x,57o. 52d-install cotter pins or horse shoe clips to brake pins.
Oct 2, 1995
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 9, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 12, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Sep 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 12, 2022 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 23, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2021 · Apt 6E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 6D
Close
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- Water leak
Slow leak
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Dec 11, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2018 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 21, 2017 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 18, 2017 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 31, 2017 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 30, 2017 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 23, 2017 · Apt 3E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 6, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 15, 2016 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 6D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2016 · Apt 2E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2015 · Apt 5F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 16, 2015 · Apt 6A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 12, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 24, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 5C
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jan 15, 2014 · Apt 5C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2013 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 5, 2013 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2012 · Apt 6A
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
May 11, 2012 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 6, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 29, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 28, 2012 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 6A
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 12, 2011 · Apt 6A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 5, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
May 4, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 29, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 4E
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 21, 2011 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1928
- Floors
- 6
- Residential units
- 35
- Building area
- 30,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 6,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 6803 / 80
- Assessed value
- $927,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #336750, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.
Questions about 2197 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 2197 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2197 Ocean LLC.
Does 2197 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 46 housing violations at this property.
Is 2197 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 33 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 94% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2197 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1928 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2197 Ocean Avenue?
It has 35 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.