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
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 · 301
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discarded refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 1st story
Aug 14, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective building front entrance door , 1st story
Jul 31, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2i, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 28, 2020 · Apt 2I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
May 18, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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) 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
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.