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1215 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-07548-0038Map

Owner of record: 1215 Realty Associates

1215 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 35 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1215 Realty Associates. HPD has recorded 301 housing violations here, most recently on May 16, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 34 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
301
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
339

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 16, 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
34
About 97% of the building's 35 apartments
Up from 33 in 2018

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 · 301

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    May 16, 2026 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    May 16, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south , section ''east''

    Feb 21, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Nov 5, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of household items at, balcony, 3rd story, southwest section, building front, at fire escape

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes the storage of household items at, balcony, 4th story, northwest section, building front, at fire escape

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protrusion beyond window sill at, balcony, 2nd story, northwest section, building front, at fire escape

    Aug 16, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at, junction box to , metal conduit for, wall light fixture , building entrance, , 1st story

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north yard, in front of iron gate and stair , for exit corridor , north west section, at fire passage way

    Aug 16, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 14, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 14, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling and east wall at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 12, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective door bell in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ... in the entrance located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing heat riser escutcheon plate at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom system at west wall in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective uneven wooden floor in the private hallway located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south

    Aug 12, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door , 1st story

    Jul 31, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story

    Oct 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 15 sq ft at ceiling, approx 10 sq ft at west wall and approx 4 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1c, 1st story, 4th apartment from east at south

    Aug 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1g, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 1G

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed at door leading to fire escape window in the 2nd room from east at north located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    May 18, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approxiamtely 2sqft) 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the private hallway , the foyer , the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 frame from east at south wall, north wall, south wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

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

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 21sqft) in the bathroom located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ( approximately 2 sqft in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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) east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''east''

    Mar 7, 2020 · Apt 3I

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 22, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 28, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. observed: at exp#3,rear retaining wall has collapsed a section of wall approx 40ft x 4ft high. also,the entire wall should be repaired because it show cracking.

    Nov 17, 2021 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Observed a portion of the rear retaining wall at the properties exp3 has collapsed, a section of wall approx 40ft long has fallen to the ground exposing the remaining wall & neighboring structures to potentual

    Sep 10, 2021 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit:noted:at cellar full height partitions erected to create 3 pc bathroom(toilet,tub,sink) residential sink. water and waste line installed for all units. also installed, unauthorized illegal gas l

    Sep 6, 2018

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 5, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Feb 19, 2026 · Apt 2E

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 12, 2026 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 25, 2026 · Apt APT2G

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 3, 2024 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 13, 2024 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 7, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 9, 2023 · Apt 1E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Jul 27, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 15, 2023 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 20, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 23, 2023 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 30, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 24, 2022 · Apt 1C

    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 (C1)
Year built
1920
Floors
4
Residential units
35
Building area
37,200 ft²
Lot area
11,000 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
7548 / 38
Assessed value
$892,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #303774, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.

Questions about 1215 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 1215 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1215 Realty Associates.

Does 1215 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 301 housing violations at this property.

Is 1215 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 34 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 97% of its 35 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1215 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1215 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.