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1553 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11230BBL 3-07602-0015Map

Owner of record: Midwood Equities LLC

1553 Ocean Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1924 in Brooklyn, 11230. It has 44 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Midwood Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 198 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 5 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 45 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
198
DOB violations
10
ECB violations
19
HPD complaints
1,124

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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
45
About 100% of the building's 44 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 · 198

  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section ''south''

    Nov 24, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 6a, 6th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east original violation 18241111 issued 20-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperative intercom system from building entrance to panel at east wall in the foyer located at apt 2k, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at north

    May 15, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at west wall and ceiling at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and west wall at public hall stairs, 4th story, section ''south''

    Mar 5, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fireretardant plaster at ceiling at 1st public hall from east at south, 4th story

    Feb 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling at 1st public hall from east at south, 4th story

    Feb 22, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than10 sq ft at north wall and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4i, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 16, 2024 · Apt 4I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1d, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic panel at ceiling. in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 4th apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2024 · Apt 1D

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective cracked wire glass at, window's lower sash, south wall , north section, at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Apr 4, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of freestanding radiator creating falling objects hazard at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at boiler room

    Nov 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Nov 27, 2023 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock at basement at boiler room

    Nov 24, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1i, 1st story, 2nd apartment from west at north , section ''north''

    Nov 24, 2023 · Apt 1I

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at south

    Nov 1, 2023 · Apt 1B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall and ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Sep 29, 2023 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2K

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing cover at ceiling light fixture in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose tiles at north side panel inside washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 2h, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east , section at north

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt 2H

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of parts of furniture, section north at public hall, 2nd story

    Feb 1, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of refrigerator with door intact at public hall, 4th story

    Dec 26, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 10

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Sep 26, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Hazardous

    Sep 26, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar rear full partition walls erected creating 2 bedrooms living sleeping area 3 pc bathroom tub and full kitchen with gas stove remedy: obtain permits or restore area to prior legal condition

    Sep 26, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without a permit. work noted: at cellar level. full partition walls erected creating a kitchen with gas stove. 3 piece bathroom. li- vingroom, bedroom remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal conditions

    Sep 11, 1999

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 19

  • Class - 3

    Federal fst-100 boiler=gas piolit is not hard pipe to regulator+body drain discharge pipes missing at safety valves+chimney base is 1/2 full;correct violation+submit certificate of correction

    Sep 30, 2024 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without permit. at time of inspection in apartment# 2k i observed new gas valve. no permit on dob records to perform this work. gas meter valve was locked by utility., obtain permit

    Jan 12, 2023 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain adequate housekeeping per section requirements. noted: huge quantity (approx 2000 cu ft) of debris packed in black plastic bags and one large heap of construction debris, wooden sections/pcs

    Oct 7, 2009 · Penalty $4,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. 4 sros created and occupied in basement of multiple dwelling. remedy: vacate all sros in basement forthwith.

    May 15, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 1001.4. inadequate exits provided from an existing structure. found sro's created in basement of multi dwelling w/no secondary means ofegress provided all 4 sros are occupied at time of inspection. remedy:

    May 15, 2009 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and appurtenances exterior and interiorceiling missing fire stopping in various area thru-out cellar/basementof multiple dwelling. also vertical crack over & under windows on the

    May 15, 2009 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with/comm's order to correct vio#34578586z for work w/o permit installed 2 3pc bathrooms in cellar. no record of correction. rem: comply w/ comm's order & obtain permit.

    Dec 4, 2008 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the commissioners to correct violation 345785862 for erecting full height partitions to create installed water & waste lines for 2 3pc bathroom at the cellar w/o a permit. no

    May 28, 2008 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner order to correct nov #34578586z issued on 8/23/07 for installing full height partition walls to create rooms & 2 separate bthrms w/ toilet, sink & shower stall in a cellar w/o

    Dec 12, 2007 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: work noted as follows 1 full height partition wallserect at cellar level at various location creating rooms two separate bathroom w/toilet, sink, and shower stall. one room consists of

    Aug 23, 2007 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Exit passageway: total obstruction. noted: at bldg south the passageway that leads from fire escape in case of a fire was obstructed due to storage of garbage. remedy: remove obstruction forthwith.

    Aug 23, 2007 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain : note: apt #2d 1. large hole in kitchen ceiling remainder of ceiling is loose & not adequately secured. 2. gas stove defective has loose valves. 3. lock on entry door is defective & jamming

    Aug 10, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for the legally approved number of amilies.noted bl dg dept records indicate 2fl unit as 1 bedrm apt #2d.dwelling unit occupied as multiple bed(8)sro units.3pc bath,kitchen gas stove,refrig,

    Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $1,150

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit work noted:full height flr to ceiling wood partitionapprox 9' length.location(1)pre-existing living rm area at hallway creating bedrm w/4 beds.(2)wood 3/4 height parittion at front foyer adj

    Apr 11, 2007 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar level permit #30099837 to erect one room, at time of inspection a class a apartmen exist with 2 bedroom livingroom 3 pc bathroom and kitchen with gas stove. remedy: o

    Sep 13, 2002 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to bldgs. dept. records illegal occupancy noted: legal 45 family converted to illegal 46 family.note at cellar rear-fullpartition walls erected creating 2/ bedrms,living/sleeping area,3pc bat

    Sep 26, 1999

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted at cellar rear. full partition wallserected creating 2 bedrooms, living/sleeping area, 3pc bathroom (tub) and full kitchen with gas stove. remedy: obtain permits or restore ar

    Sep 26, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. illegal occupancy noted. legal 45 apts dwelling converted into an illegal 46 apts. note at cellar level full partition walls erected

    Sep 11, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy for more than the legally approved # of families. bldg dept records indicate dwelling approved for 45 families. bldg now altered for occupancy by 46 families.

    Sep 11, 1999

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 23, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 19, 2026 · Apt 2KHEAT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 17, 2026 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 27, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 25, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 23, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 12, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 6, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 2B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2025 · Apt 3I

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 27, 2025 · Apt 2G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 6A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Oct 12, 2025 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 19, 2025 · Apt 2E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 22, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 2K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 19, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Feb 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 9, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 11, 2025 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 28, 2024 · Apt 3I

    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
1924
Floors
4
Residential units
44
Building area
43,000 ft²
Lot area
15,400 ft²
Zoning
R7A
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
7602 / 15
Assessed value
$1,563,300
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #306541, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 1553 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 1553 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Midwood Equities LLC.

Does 1553 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 198 housing violations at this property.

Is 1553 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 45 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 44 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1553 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1924 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1553 Ocean Avenue?

It has 44 residential units.

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