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1685 Ocean Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11210BBL 3-07638-0036Map

Owner of record: Oxford Realty Of Newyork

1685 Ocean Avenue is an elevator apartment building built in 1937 in Brooklyn, 11210. It has 89 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Oxford Realty Of Newyork. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on May 20, 2025. 8 of the 43 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 88 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
43
DOB violations
31
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
124

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 20, 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
88
About 99% of the building's 89 apartments
Up from 84 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 · 43

  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at 1st stock from north at building front at fire escape, 5th story

    May 20, 2025

    Open — False certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots, at 2nd stock from north at building front at fire escape, 3rd story

    May 20, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass of upper sash at window in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    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 = 0, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 3 in the entire apartment located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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.

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at lobby, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to laundry room at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at door leading to mail room at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 16, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on hopper door inside of compactor closet at public hall, 6th story, section at north

    Jan 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door to roof at bulkhead at public hall, 6th story, section at north

    Jan 17, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 4th story balcony, north stack at west wall at fire escape

    Aug 5, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items on the 5th story balcony, south stack at west wall at fire escape

    Aug 5, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at south

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 sqft at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at south

    Jun 29, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Oct 12, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 5j, 5th story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at north

    Oct 12, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2019

    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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box .. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Oct 4, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit upper window sash in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening eye and hasp lock capable of being padlocked at door in the entrance located at apt 2m, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 11, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 26, 2015

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required (fixture present)

    Oct 1, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at boiler room door and at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 8, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Section 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 portition erected created laundry room at lobby , 1st story

    Feb 8, 2012

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall 1 to 2 sty public hall north section.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper door 6 sty incinerator closet north section.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 6 sty public hall north section.

    Aug 26, 1997

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide metal brace for air conditioner exterior all stys north of bldg

    Jun 15, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Provide metal brace for air conditioner exterior front all stys

    Jun 15, 1993

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors hopper door incinerator closet 6 5 & 2 sty public halls north section

    Jun 15, 1993

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 31

  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2022)

    Apr 22, 2023

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2021)

    Aug 21, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Sep 24, 2021

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2020)

    Jun 20, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 - multiple years (2019)

    Jun 19, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Failure to submit eer none

    Failure to submit an eer per ad. code sec. 28-308.4 in 2018

    Jun 18, 2021

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • 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 - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 20, 2020

    Dob violation - resolved
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  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 14, 2019

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 16, 2014

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Oct 9, 2013

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jan 12, 2012

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Jun 18, 2010

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    May 26, 2009

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Nov 18, 2008

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Dec 29, 2006

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    E-elevator elevatorrequired

    Mar 23, 2004

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2799

    Feb 18, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved
  • Elevator elevatorrequired

    3p2798

    Feb 18, 2003

    Dob violation - resolved

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Perform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with date entered in full mm/dd/year., secure motor room door sign., service and tag motor room fire extinguisher.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Perform brake maintenance and provide brake tag with date entered in full mm/dd/year., provide maintenance log book for year 2023., provide motor room light guard., srevice and tag motor room fire extinguisher.

    Mar 16, 2023 · Penalty $312

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o a permit. illegal work noted @ cellar level noted illegal 3pcbthrm sink toilet shower also full kitchen sink refrigerator & stove w/ gas hook up. remedy: obtain permit & restore to prior legal

    Mar 17, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l11,80m07. 01-push to stop 80-capacity plate

    May 12, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    01l11,53h11,50m073 01-push to stop not wire correctly. 53-selector shaft left side in m.r. 80-capacity plate

    May 12, 2004

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    25d06/58l01/34q05/55y10/55#07/10m07/15m07/07m07 58/l adjust brake plvngers 34/q wiring connection box button of the car unguarded 55/# no oil in the machine 03/m provide car capacity tag.

    Sep 12, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    58l01/25d06/10m07/55#07/15m07/03m07 58/l adjust brake plungers 25/d secure top emergengy exit cover 55/# no oil in the machine 03/m provide capacity tag in the car.

    Sep 12, 2003

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect is: fire noted protection for structural steel members on boiler room. cellar in cellar is missing, or defective in various areas thruout. remedy: remove defective protection.

    May 9, 1989

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 3K

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 24, 2026 · Apt 4K

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 15, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 15, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 27, 2021 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2021 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 31, 2020 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Mar 30, 2020 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 10, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 28, 2019 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 20, 2018 · Apt 1G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2018 · Apt 6E

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 16, 2017 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 13, 2017 · Apt 5G

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2017 · Apt 1N

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2017 · Apt 4M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 1, 2016 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 9, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Oct 2, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 26, 2016 · Apt 1D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 6, 2016 · Apt 5J

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jan 7, 2016 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 16, 2015 · Apt 2M

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 23, 2015 · Apt 3F

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Elevator apartment building (D1)
Year built
1937
Floors
6
Residential units
89
Building area
106,392 ft²
Lot area
22,000 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
314
Council district
45
Block / lot
7638 / 36
Assessed value
$2,737,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #312297, last renewed Jul 27, 2026.

Questions about 1685 Ocean Avenue

Who owns 1685 Ocean Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Oxford Realty Of Newyork.

Does 1685 Ocean Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.

Is 1685 Ocean Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 88 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 99% of its 89 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 1685 Ocean Avenue built?

City records list 1937 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1685 Ocean Avenue?

It has 89 residential units.

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