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2970 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07440-0041Map

Owner of record: Eva Stern 2970 LLC

2970 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1927 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 39 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Eva Stern 2970 LLC. HPD has recorded 660 housing violations here, most recently on October 5, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 38 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
660
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
2,283

What to know

Concern
9 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 5, 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
38
About 97% of the building's 39 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 · 660

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2026 · Apt D1

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill at 3rd stroy balcony at 1st fire escape from south at building front

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill at 4th stroy balcony at 1st fire escape from south at building front

    Jul 27, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Not complied with
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    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 = 2, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the kitchen located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north wall in the foyer located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, south wall in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq.ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, 1st door frame from south at west wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Certify compliance with lead-based paint hazard control requirements during period of unit vacancy by performing activities necessary to abate tested lead-based paint from required window and/or door friction surfaces for apartment and make floors smooth and cleanable, positive lead-based paint in an apartment with a child under six located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Lead docs submitted, acceptable
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door from west at north wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). south wall in the kitchen located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st closet from west at north wall door in the private hallway located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall, west wall, north wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st door frame from south at west wall, ceiling, west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt h2, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 1, 2026 · Apt H2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercomunication system from building front to south wall. in the kitchen located at apt d1, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''north''

    May 28, 2026 · Apt D1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at 1st public hall from north, 2nd story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective intercom system from building entrance to tenant's phone in the entire apartment located at apt c3, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2026 · Apt C3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north, south, east and west walls in the bathroom located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2026 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 19, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice at public hall, 1st story

    May 19, 2026

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with key operated lock preventing egress to fire escape in the 3rd room from east located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st stack from south at west building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes airconditioner protruding beyond window sill approx more than 4 inches at 1st stack from south at west building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    Apr 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose fuse box at west wall in the foyer located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt C4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north, west, and and south wall in the bathroom located at apt c4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 4

  • Failure to post energy grade/score none

    Failure to display energy efficiency score and energy efficiency grade as per adcode sec. 28-309.12.3

    Apr 29, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Nov 3, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Observed electrical power and switching supplied to exterior hvac unit , no permit was filed .prior electrical applications not applicable, obtain all permits

    Aug 23, 2024 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.note:chainlink fencebroken leaning&section of metal from fence fell onto grade below @frontyard of premises.metal corner post&gate post is leaning out of plumb

    Dec 30, 2020 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner re: installation of plumbing material.in apt 3c behind kitchen gas stove,observation was made on gas pipe 3/4 inch black union was installed before the gas shut

    Jun 20, 2013

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code complaint manner.noted:at 1919 avenue r ground floor barber shops entire ceiling is endanger of collapse.center hanging light fixture has fallen,exposed bx and electrical at

    Jun 4, 2010 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain premises in a code compliant manner ceiling in lobby at 1st fl main entry is water damaged remedy: make site safe repairs replacements maintain premises as per dob code and regulation

    Mar 23, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    50-relief valve on cold water line n/g 50a-missing air gap & blow down piping on backflow 50b-missing shut off valves on oil pressure gauges 50c-missing cover on controls.

    Mar 11, 2009

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    B4a,21a,32a,45a,50a,b,c,d,e,f,g,h,i,j,k,3a,28a,33b,45b.50a-mixing valve rotted & leaking.50b-530c valve not piped down.50c-pressure contentsto be put dirty on anti syphon(pigtail).50d-excessive soot in boiler

    Nov 27, 2007 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain metal ceiling, loose, missing, hanging and defective, various locations of entire ceiling, 1st level store (1919 ave z) remedy: make all necessary repairs to the satisfaction of this dept

    May 20, 1991

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 9, 2026 · Apt C4

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Sep 18, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 26, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 13, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 17, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 14, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 9, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 6, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 28, 2026 · Apt H2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2026 · Apt H2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 28, 2026 · Apt H2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    May 28, 2026 · Apt H2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 28, 2026 · Apt H2

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 26, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 23, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 21, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 17, 2026 · Apt D1JUST

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 15, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 13, 2026 · Apt C4

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 8, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 7, 2026 · Apt D1

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    May 6, 2026 · Apt C6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 25, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 9, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt C3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1927
Floors
4
Residential units
39
Building area
36,000 ft²
Lot area
10,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
315
Council district
48
Block / lot
7440 / 41
Assessed value
$955,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #300075, last renewed Jul 24, 2025.

Questions about 2970 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 2970 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eva Stern 2970 LLC.

Does 2970 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 660 housing violations at this property.

Is 2970 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 38 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 39 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 2970 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1927 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 2970 Ocean Avenue?

It has 39 residential units and 44 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.