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55 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

20
DOB Complaints
114
311 Housing Calls
52
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

34
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 34% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 55 Ocean Avenue

55 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 30-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1936, currently owned by Alan Hertz. The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past two years, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2024 and 2025, particularly during the winter months when these services are critical.

The building's elevator system has been a significant source of complaints, with numerous reports of "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" between 2022 and 2025, and multiple violations issued through the Environmental Control Board regarding elevator safety features and maintenance requirements. Recent inspections have shown persistent concerns, including a 2024 violation for cockroach infestation in Apartment 2C, and historical issues of water damage and mold in Apartment F5 documented in 2022. The building's maintenance history reveals ongoing challenges with basic services and safety systems.

There are active violations as of 2023 regarding damage to bathtub concrete in Apartment C1 and serious elevator safety concerns resulting in fines. Historical Bedbug Reporting from 2019 to 2024 shows consistent compliance with no reported infestations, though recent rodent inspections in 2022 and 2023 indicated persistent rat activity. The building has undergone multiple inspections and received various violations during 2018-2025 relating to elevator operations, interior maintenance, and heating systems, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges that regularly require attention from housing authorities.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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55 Ocean Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens.

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1936
Total area 28542 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

20
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
52
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
114
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
3
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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55 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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55 Ocean Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 55 Ocean Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-04-212025-07-16General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-052025-04-07Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-132025-03-16Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-302025-01-03Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2024-12-232024-12-28Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 55 Ocean Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-16CCloseNone2CHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 2C, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-11ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC: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.None
2024-02-29BCloseNoneB1§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
2024-02-29BCloseNoneB1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILIN AND NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B1, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-04-18T00:00:00.000Z
2023-10-24COpenNoneC1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE UNDER BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-04-21 10:20GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-04-05 14:41HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-13 22:22HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2024-12-30 09:31HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-12-23 11:23HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 55 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-05-07ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
39582522024-04-26CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-05-23No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-05-24)
39575852024-04-22CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-05-24Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-24)
39572612024-04-19CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-05-24Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-24)
39564682024-04-15CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-05-24Please See Complaint Number (2024-05-24)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 55 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2021-03-03V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09RW DOSE NOT MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF LL 37.(CAW)2020-04-27
2019-03-12V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-090002023-11-012024-10-31
2024-04-140002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-11-300002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-12-130002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-230002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2023-10-13ComplianceFailed for Other R
2023-08-29InitialFailed for Other R
2022-11-14BAITBait applied
2022-10-26ComplianceRat Activity
2022-09-30InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-11-0639098816Y55 OCEAN LLC C/O IMK MANACEASE USE ITEMS: 1) NON WORKING ALARM BELL AND PHONE. 2) EXCESSIVELY FAST DOOR CLOSE SPEED. 3) NON WORKING DLM. CLASS 2 ITEMS: ADAJUST FLOOR STOPS. OPERATOR COVER MISSING. CLEAN GOVERNOR ROPE FOR PROPER INSPECTRESOLVE1250.00.0
2023-05-1039085969M55 OCEAN LLC C/O IMK MANAOPERATOR COVER MISSING. ADJUST FLOOR STOPS. INOPERATIVE CAR PHONE. PROVIDE IMMEDIATE AVAILABILITY OF KEYS TO MACHINE ROOM.RESOLVE312.00.0
2022-01-2139054728J55 OCEAN LLC C/O IMK MANADLM IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THIS DEVICE. NO FIREMANS' SERVICE PRESENT IN CONTROLLER. INSTALL FIREMANS' SERVICE SO DLM IS IN COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3.RESOLVE1250.00.0
2020-01-0938272757HIMK MANAGEMENT LLC41M7,40M7,68BB7:NO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURE PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY;FILE APPLICATION,RESOLVE0.00.0
2018-01-0838260438M55 OCEAN LLC8V1,5J1,5E1,16E10,29J1,56Y2,56Y13. 8V1-CAR FLOOR TO LANDING SILL NOT LEVEL ADJUST; 5J1-CAR DOOR MISALIGNED ADJUST; 5E1-CAR DOOR RUBBING ADJUST; 16E10-HOISTWAY DOOR RUBBING REPAIR, 29J1- DOOR OPERATOR MISALIGNERESOLVE0.0-250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 55 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 55 Ocean Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 55 Ocean Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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