475 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

475 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 48-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Elliot Serouya. The building has experienced several recurring issues over the past year, particularly relating to heat/hot water systems, with multiple complaints filed in 2025 regarding these services across both the entire building and individual apartments. Most recently, in April 2025, there were complaints about water leaks and ceiling paint issues, though no violations were issued for these cases.

The building has an active rat infestation problem, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity despite bait applications. Significant maintenance issues have been documented in Housing Maintenance Code Violations, particularly affecting Apartment 1F, where there are open violations related to lead-based paint, broken plaster surfaces, and plumbing issues including a reported mouse infestation. The building's elevator system has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed between 2020-2025 regarding inoperative service and access issues, resulting in several ECB violations with imposed penalties. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 have documented multiple maintenance issues requiring attention, including window guard problems, door/window frame concerns, and various plumbing-related issues.

The property has also faced challenges with pest control, as evidenced by the 2025 rodent control inspections showing continued rat activity. Enforcement actions have been documented through both Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and ECB violations, indicating ongoing attention required for building systems and maintenance standards. The building does not currently have any active bedbug infestation cases, though there was one documented case in 2022. Regular inspections and work orders suggest ongoing efforts to address building maintenance, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for various work types.