2939 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11235BBL 3-07441-0255Map
Owner of record: 1900 Newkirk Ave LLC
2939 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11235. It has 60 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1900 Newkirk Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 59 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 20
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 47
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 · 20
- IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles by heat riser in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story, section at north
Sep 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story, section at north
Sep 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Aug 23, 2021 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at building front south stack 3rd story
Aug 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner units protruding past window sills at north stack at 2nd and 3rd stories at building front yard
Aug 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioners protruding past window sills at south stack 3rd and 4th stories at building front court
Aug 23, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of book shelf & baby carriage at public hall, 1st story
Mar 24, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide dwelling with a janitor or responsible person or janitorial service.
Mar 11, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in excess of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Mar 25, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water (136f*) in the entire apartment located at apt 3b, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Jan 30, 2013 · Apt 3B
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2001 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing tenant's name mr kremymerman in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jun 13, 2001 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the incenerator closet at public hall, 2nd story
Jun 13, 2001
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- 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
Dec 1, 2024
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 - resolved - 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 - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 26, 2018
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 13, 2017
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Oct 31, 2016
Dob violation - resolved - 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
Jan 5, 2012
Dob violation - resolved
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- Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 18, 2010
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 19, 2009
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 11, 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
3p1940
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - resolved - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Nov 3, 1989
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatoroptional
1
Oct 12, 1989
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 16, 1988
Dob violation - resolved
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
(2l10/11b7/40p7/70p7)2l10-repair alarm(11b7)provide key to access basement(40o7)provide keys to access mr to inspect(70p7)provide access to basement to inspection pit to super on site at time of injection.
May 30, 2020
Resolve - Class - 2
56y10.56y13.59h11.100q07.41t07.70o02.70b07.01x10.08v01.37t07.37d10.56y repair & seal glan packing 59h replace brake lining 100q cover expose wire by controller 70b provide screen for sum-pump 08v adjust 6fl lev
Nov 15, 2008
Resolve - Non-hazardous
57z2.
Apr 21, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
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Feb 28, 1998 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Door
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 25, 2021 · Apt 5E
Close - Electric
Power outage
Mar 15, 2021 · Apt B3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2019 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 11, 2018 · Apt 1D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 29, 2017 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Janitor/super
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 2F
Close - General
Signage missing
Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 10, 2016 · Apt 4E
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2015 · Apt 4P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 7, 2015 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2014 · Apt 1M
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2013 · Apt 2O
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 3, 2013 · Apt 1M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt 3B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2013 · Apt NA
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 7, 2012 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 12, 2012 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 24, 2011 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2010 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 18
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 25, 2006 · Apt A1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 15, 2006 · Apt 1B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 20, 2006 · Apt 1M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 16, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Windows
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Floor
Feb 15, 2006 · Apt 3L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 4M
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 23, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 21, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 14, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2005 · Apt 4D
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2005 · Apt 4G
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 1, 2004 · Apt 3B
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Elevator apartment building (D1)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 60
- Building area
- 48,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 16,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 315
- Council district
- 48
- Block / lot
- 7441 / 255
- Assessed value
- $1,378,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #301099, last renewed Jul 23, 2026.
Questions about 2939 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 2939 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1900 Newkirk Ave LLC.
Does 2939 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.
Is 2939 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 59 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 98% of its 60 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 2939 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2939 Ocean Avenue?
It has 60 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.