1261 Ocean Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-07548-0020Map
Owner of record: Sajo Realty Corp
1261 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 25 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Sajo Realty Corp. HPD has recorded 171 housing violations here, most recently on May 11, 2026. 9 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 171
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 160
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 171
- CImmediately hazardous
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 north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 east at south wall door frame, 1st door from east at south wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 1; located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation the 1st radiator from south at west wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 2nd room from east at south, the private hallway , the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
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 missing located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules - defective located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from east at south wall door, south wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north
May 11, 2026 · Apt 1F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials consisting of boxes, broom, garbage bags and rugs at bulkhead , section ''1261'', at north
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant materials at south wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''1261'', at north
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at south wall at public hall, 4th story, section ''1261'', at north
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household materials consisting of air conditioner, table, paint materials and garbage. at public hall, 1st story, section ''1261'', at north
May 7, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 1c, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east , section ''1261'', at south
May 7, 2026 · Apt 1C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Mar 4, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at intermeadite landing at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 23, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 1d, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east , 1st section from west at north
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 1D
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , 1st section from east at south
Apr 23, 2024 · Apt 2C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.
Feb 27, 2024 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide approved one-hour fire resistance rated self-closing door at all openings to public hall, other than apartment main entrance door at vestibule at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Feb 22, 2024
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked and loose marble door saddle at east in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Reset, so as to secure a proper and tight connection, the water closet bowl .. in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 3sqft ) ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of of numerous flower pots at stairs treads and landing at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water exceeding the allowable extremely hot water exceeding the allowable temperature 0f 130 degrees fahrenheit and found to be at 144 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape , in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls at 1st closet from west at north in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak the south walll in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective radiator air valve , at west wall, in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 = 1, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
Feb 22, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to room with fire escape in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at entrance door in the foyer located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 1st story
May 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash window , 2nd from east at south in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash ,2nd window from south at west in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''north''
May 17, 2023 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked and loose marble tread 5th from bottom , at 2nd story, at public hall stairs
May 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 20, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 21, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Window/frame
May 2, 2023 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 1, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 15, 2022 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 1F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2021 · Apt 4C
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 26, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 14, 2021 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 29, 2021 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 1, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 26, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 14, 2020 · Apt 4F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 11, 2020 · Apt 1F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 12, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 26, 2019 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 29, 2018 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 21, 2018 · Apt 4D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1F
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 11, 2017 · Apt 1F
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1924
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 25
- Building area
- 28,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 8,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 314
- Council district
- 45
- Block / lot
- 7548 / 20
- Assessed value
- $799,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #339055, last renewed Sep 13, 2025.
Questions about 1261 Ocean Avenue
Who owns 1261 Ocean Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sajo Realty Corp.
Does 1261 Ocean Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 171 housing violations at this property.
Is 1261 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 96% of its 25 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 1261 Ocean Avenue built?
City records list 1924 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1261 Ocean Avenue?
It has 25 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.