350 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 22-unit, four-story tenement building at 350 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Benjamin Schwartz and constructed in 1915, has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues over the past several years. Most recently, in December 2022, the entire building faced heat/hot water problems that were resolved within 24 hours, though a January 2022 complaint about heat issues in an individual apartment could not be verified due to access issues.

The building has also undergone several infrastructure improvements and faced various maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022 when multiple violations were recorded for the fourth-story bulkhead area, including roof leaks, fire retardant material issues, and problems with self-closing doors – though most of these violations were certified as corrected by February 2022. The building's elevator system has required attention, with violations noted in 2023 citing various maintenance issues including floor stops, rope cleaning, and electrical concerns, resulting in a $312 penalty.

While the building has demonstrated good pest management practices, with multiple Bedbug Reporting filings showing zero infested units from 2019 through 2024, rodent inspections have shown mixed results. Initial inspections in 2019 and 2018 passed, but there were failures noted in mid-2018 and in 2014 regarding rat activity. The property has maintained compliance with housing maintenance codes, though several past violations related to building safety and maintenance have been resolved through appropriate remediation.