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217 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

4
DOB Complaints
42
311 Housing Calls
22
Housing Violations
6
Permits

Risk Assessment

92
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 92% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 217 Ocean Avenue

217 Ocean Avenue is a 57-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, built in 1925 and currently owned by Michael Rothstein. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, with multiple documented complaints between 2021 and 2023, though most were resolved promptly with services restored.

There have been two significant plumbing incidents (2021 and 2023), one safety concern regarding a broken window guard (2021), and reported pest problems (2021) including an open violation regarding a water leak in Apartment C14 from August 2021. More recent complaints include a sanitary issue with garbage/recycling storage in 2025, though HPD found no housing law violations during inspection of a similar complaint in early 2025. The building's maintenance history shows attention to bedbug reporting, with the most recent filings from 2021-2024 showing no infestations since 2019.

Department of Buildings inspections in 2019 resulted in no violations for construction-related grievances, and various permits were issued during 2018-2019 for maintenance and repair work. Multiple open violations from 2021 inspections remain, including issues with public hall encumbrances, water leak repairs, and problems with building entrance doors and fire escape access. While the building has maintained compliance with many regulations, the pattern of heating system issues and persistent maintenance violations suggests ongoing challenges with building systems and common areas.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 57
Year built 1925
Total area 53419 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
22
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
42
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
0
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
6
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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217 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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217 Ocean Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
Tax abatement found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered Found

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 217 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
2025-06-182025-06-18Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyOPEN
2025-01-062025-05-14Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-11-152023-11-18Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2023-06-162023-06-20Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
2022-04-052022-04-12Plumbing-Water SupplyImmediate EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 217 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
2022-03-01ACloseNoneNone(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
2021-08-12BOpenNoneC14§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT C14, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C''2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2021-08-12BOpenNoneC14§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT C14, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''C''2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2021-08-12BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE ALL ENCUMBRANCES CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY, SECTION ''C''2021-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2021-07-09BOpenNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROVIDE GLASS PANELS AT VESTIBULE DOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-01-06 16:23UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2024-10-07 23:22Smoking or VapingAllowed in Smoke Free AreaClosedDOHMH
2023-11-15 12:20HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2023-06-16 10:39PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2022-04-05 10:34PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 217 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37332042019-12-06CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2019-12-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-12-26)
37289972019-11-06CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2019-11-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-11-18)
37067682019-06-12CLOSEDPermit – None (Building/PA/Demo etc.)2019-07-17Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2019-07-17)
37067702019-06-12CLOSEDSite Conditions Endangering Workers2019-06-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-06-19)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 217 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2019-10-01V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILED TO FILE CYCLE 1 TECHNICAL REPORT BY 12/31/2018 PER RCNY 103-09MTA IS TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OWNERSHIP OF RW.2020-05-07
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 217 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 217 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
2024-12-230002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-030002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-180002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-010002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2019-02-08InitialPassed
2017-09-22InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 217 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 217 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 217 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 217 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 217 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 217 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 217 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

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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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 217 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 217 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.

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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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