2940 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07440-0020Map
Owner of record: 2940-50 Ocean Apt.i
2940 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 63 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 2940-50 Ocean Apt.i. HPD has recorded 73 housing violations here, most recently on December 1, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 73
- DOB violations
- 24
- ECB violations
- 17
- HPD complaints
- 306
Available now in this building
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
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 73
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate , in the entire apartment located at apt a7, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west , section at south
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at compactor door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Mar 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing kick stand installed at compactor door at compactor closet, 2nd story
Mar 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at door leading to west yard at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt b8, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 24, 2025 · Apt B8
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt apta2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical light fixture at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt apta2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose door knob on door in the entrance located at apt apta2, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , section ''south''
Oct 14, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- BHazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder located at court at building front, 1st fire escape from west at north
Sep 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and all walls in the bathroom located at apt a12, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical light fixture in the bathroom located at apt a12, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt a12, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt a12, 1st story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Jan 8, 2021 · Apt A12
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color plaster at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt a11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt a11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt a11, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 26, 2019 · Apt A11
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jan 9, 2019 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 14, 2018 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise locking device at building entrance door
Jul 20, 2018
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
Jun 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt a5, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 1, 2018 · Apt A5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at center at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 5, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .. in the entrance located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at south
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt a7, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt a7, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt a7, 7th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 14, 2018 · Apt A7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt D12
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt D12
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective leaking water valve at washbasine in the bathroom located at apt d12, 4th story, 3rd apartment from west at north
Aug 11, 2017 · Apt D12
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
Jul 20, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at 2nd story balcony, north stack at inner court yard
Apr 28, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective radiator control knob in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling and wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall and ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 28, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective shut-off valve at west wall in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extention cord south wall electrical outlet to refrigeretor at north wall in the kitchen located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the 2nd room from north located at apt c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt C6
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 c6, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 1, 2017 · Apt C6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures for cooking in the entire apartment located at apt d3, 4th story, 3rd apartment from north at east , section at south
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt D3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures stove in the kitchen located at apt a10, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north
Mar 7, 2016 · Apt A10
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt a8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing shut off valve handle at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt a8, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
Oct 26, 2013 · Apt A8
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 24
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 1, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Stop all work immediately make site safe contact dob office at 718 802 -3677 for info
Nov 27, 2018
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 23, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2015 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 3, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2014 cat 1 insp/tst
Nov 14, 2016
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 28, 2015
Dob violation - resolved - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 20, 2009
Dob violation - active - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 13, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 10, 2008
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 21, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jan 2, 2007
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 25, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Feb 3, 2005
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
3p2119
Aug 7, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
(3) car door
Jul 25, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 17
- Class - 1
Cease use items: 1)defective/switched off zone lock restrictor. 2) excessive amount of water in pit. class 2 items: defective car phone/trouble connecting. misaligned cab mirror. unreadable main line fuses. sea
Jan 3, 2024 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 2
Perform brake maintenance and provide brake tage with full date entered mm/dd/year., providemotor room light guards., repair under car light., repair overhead room light., provide missing brailles on 3rd and 2n
May 25, 2022
Resolve - Class - 2
Repair phone., remove water from pit., repair pit light., adjust car door ( rubbing )., provide brake maintenance tag date in the elevator maintenance log book ( enter date in full mm/dd/year )., provide braill
Aug 19, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Repair phone., remove water from pit., repair pit light., provide pit light guard., provide brake tag date in elevator maintenance log book ( enter in full mm/dd/year )., adjust car door ( rubbing )., remove no
May 17, 2021 · Penalty $310
Resolve - Class - 1
Cease use item: inaudible alarm bell and non working phone. class 2 items: missing in case of fire signs. adjust saddle to sill clearence. unlabeled basement door. missing machine room ventilation per k3. missi
Jan 11, 2021 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Water leak on machine(cu). improper fusing on the controller(cu). counterweight spring laying in the pit(cu). emergency stop switch no buzzer. alarm bell no buzzer. remove water in the pit. no dlm on the contro
Jun 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
A new cab was installed unable to locate a permit for the work.
Jun 6, 2020 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications. upon inspection of complaint#3667018 i noticed several violating conditions: sidewalk shed parapet wall has a knocked down panel,missing safety caps at
Oct 1, 2018 · Penalty $2,430
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary construction equipment on site-exp permit upon inspection ofcomplaint#3667018 i noticed there wasnt a sidewalk shed permit posted. when i checked the dob system i noticed the permit had exp on 8-4-18
Oct 1, 2018 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o permit. at time of inspection in gas meter room i observed 31 new gas meter bars & new gas piping from each gas meter bar connected to existing gas lines. no permit on dob record to perform this job i
Mar 2, 2018 · Penalty $8,000
Active
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- Class - 1
Gas being supplied to bldg w/o inspection & certification by dob. at time of inspection in gas meter room i observed 31 new gas meter bars w/new gas piping. no permit no plumbing inspections on dob record. gas
Mar 2, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required by bc 909.2;27-954. at time of inspection in basement/cellar i observed 3 gas fired dryers & no sprinkl
Mar 2, 2018 · Penalty $5,000
Active - Class - 1
Cease use c/u10m07/ 05m07/ 67x10/ 59m07/ 69m07/ c/u 10.m.07 car door gib missing (1) provide. 05.m.07 car door restrictor missing provide 67.x.10 car phone inoperation repair 59.m.07 brake tag missing 69.m.07 c
Apr 20, 2016 · Penalty $1,030
Resolve - Class - 1
42r05 - illegally installed controller. remedy: file application and obtain permit.
Jan 25, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain building appurtenances. noted at front of buildingpvc pipes installed at 2 locations directing waste water to sidewalk. remedy: repair &/or replace or remove.
Feb 22, 2012 · Penalty $200
Active - Hazardous
Failure to safely & properly remove material/debris from construction site. at apt. a-12 due to repair kitchen throwing debris through window to the rear yard & accumulating debris at rear yard creating danger
May 27, 2005 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
60b.09h,57z. counter wieght run by
Apr 23, 1999
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Slow leak
May 15, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt A2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 16O
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2025 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 23, 2025 · Apt A7
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt B8
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 8, 2023 · Apt B10
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Jun 2, 2023 · Apt B10
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 29, 2022 · Apt A12
Close - Door/window
Door
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Close - Electric
No lighting
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt APTA2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 5, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 4, 2021 · Apt A12
Close - Outside building
Skylight
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C10
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C10
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt A11
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt A11
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt A11
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C12
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C12
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C12
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C12
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C3
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 7, 2019 · Apt C3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt A11
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 31, 2019 · Apt B12
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 9, 2018 · Apt A4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt C6
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 12, 2018 · Apt C6
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 4, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jul 30, 2018 · Apt C17
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 15, 2018 · Apt A12
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 30, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 29, 2018 · Apt A5
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 5, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Mar 31, 2018 · Apt C6
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt A8
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 23, 2018 · Apt A8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 10, 2018 · Apt A7
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 9, 2017 · Apt D12
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 26, 2026 | $255,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $260,000 | Coops - elevator apartments | — |
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D4)
- Year built
- 1930
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 63
- Building area
- 52,500 ft²
- Lot area
- 18,750 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7440 / 20
- Assessed value
- $1,960,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #326030, last renewed Aug 8, 2025.
Questions about 2940 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 2940 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 2940-50 Ocean Apt.i.
Does 2940 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 73 housing violations at this property.
Is 2940 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 2% of its 63 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2940 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1930 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2940 Ocean Avenue?
It has 63 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.