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522 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

40
DOB Complaints
194
311 Housing Calls
200
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

22
High Risk

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in NYC with significant maintenance issues.

Our AI predicts there is a 22% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 522 Ocean Avenue

522 Ocean Avenue, a 6-story New Law Tenement building in Flatbush, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Currently, there are open violations from November 2024 in apartment 3B regarding peeling paint in various rooms and a broken electrical switch cover, while apartment 4K has multiple open violations from September 2024 including concerns about water leaks, mold, and lead paint hazards. The building has also faced persistent elevator problems, with multiple complaints and violations about malfunctioning devices between 2018 and 2025, including an active complaint as of February 2025.

Recent health and safety concerns include plumbing issues, pest problems, and various interior maintenance needs throughout 2025, with several HPD inspection attempts being unable to gain access for verification. The property has a documented history of bedbug and rodent infestations, with the most recent bedbug reports (2022-2024) showing reduced activity, though past infestations affected multiple units. The building's infrastructure and maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly with elevator systems, water supply problems, and interior maintenance needs.

In 2024, the property received multiple housing maintenance code violations related to moisture, mold, and paint conditions, primarily affecting apartments 3B and 4K. There have been active ECB violations regarding unpermitted signage installations as of October 2024, though other recent violations related to building maintenance and elevator systems from previous years have been resolved. The elevator system has been a consistent area of concern, with multiple complaints and violations for various mechanical issues and safety features between 2018 and 2025. The building has maintained compliance with rodent inspections, passing the most recent one in 2024 after previously documented rat activity in 2018-2019.

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

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Flatbush.

Building Characteristics

Total units 86
Year built 1927
Total area 78889 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

40
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
200
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
194
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
12
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
18
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
9
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
9
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1914 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1914a Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1916 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1918 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1920 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1922 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1924 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1926 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1928 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 1930 Church Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 522 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226

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522 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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522 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 522 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
2025-06-162025-07-01Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-06-192025-06-27Plumbing-Water SupplyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-05-30Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-05-30Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-162025-05-30Electric-WiringEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 522 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
2024-11-10BOpenNone3B§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CRACKED ELECTRICAL LIGHT SWITCH COVER AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''None
2024-11-10AOpenNone3B§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY , THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH, THE KITCHEN , THE BATHROOM , THE FOYER , THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''None
2024-11-10CCloseNone3B§ 27-2043.1 HMC 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 = 1, WG TO REPLACE = 0, WG TO REPAIR = 0 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3B, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''EAST''2024-12-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-23CCloseNone4K§ 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS XRF TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 AND IS PRESUMED LEAD PAINT AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE-USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2) 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME, 1st RISER FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''None
2024-09-23ACloseNone4K§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT (LESS THAN 10 SQFT) WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''WEST''2024-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 522 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-08 19:46FLOORING/STAIRSFLOORClosedHPD
2025-04-28 07:20PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
2025-04-28 07:20GENERALSIGNAGE MISSINGClosedHPD
2025-04-19 15:13APPLIANCEELECTRIC/GAS RANGEClosedHPD
2025-04-06 13:05PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 522 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-02-19ACTIVEElevator: Multiple Devices on Property
2025-01-22CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2025-07-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-07-14)
39884032024-12-19CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-12-19No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-19)
39819582024-10-25CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2024-12-18No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-12-19)
39790442024-10-02CLOSEDStorefront or Business Sign/Awning/Marquee/Canopy – ILLEGAL2024-10-07Oath Violation Served (2024-10-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 522 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2022-03-30V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 907866092023-09-26
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2020-06-29V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 IN 2019PD INV622049912020-12-24
2019-08-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2019-08-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 522 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 522 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
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-280002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-211102021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-030002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-011102019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 522 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-06-27InitialPassed
2019-09-17ComplianceRat Activity
2019-08-10InitialRat Activity
2018-11-26CompliancePassed
2018-10-03InitialFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 522 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 522 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 522 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-10-0739126751HOCEAN FIVE TWO TWO ASSOCIWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED : OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE 1 AN ACCESSORY ILLUMINATED BUSINESS SIGN WAS INSTALLED ,WITH BLACK BACKGROUND, AND WORDING THE CATRINA INK, TATTOOS, THERE IS NO JOB FILING FOR THESE SIGNS .,ACTIVE1250.01250.0
2024-10-0739126752JOCEAN FIVE TWO TWO ASSOCIWORK WITHOUT A PERMIT. NOTED : OBSERVED AT EXPOSURE1 A 1916 B CHURCH AVENUE, AN ILLUMINATED ACCESSORY BUSINESS SIGN WAS INSTALLED ,WITH BLACK BACKGROUND ,WITH WORDING SLICES PLUS ,THERE IS NO JOB FILING FOR THIACTIVE1250.01250.0
2022-07-1139065582JOCEAN FIVE TWO TWO ASSOCIAT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED EXIT DOOR TO BACK OF THE BUILDING NO PROPERLY CLOSING AND USING KEY LOCKING DEVICE. CLEAR EXIT PASSAGEWAY FROM COURTYARD AND EXPOSURE 3 TO STREET PARTIALLY OBSTRUCTED BY CONSTRUCTRESOLVE500.00.0
2022-07-0839065479LOCEAN FIVE TWO TWO ASSOCICEASE USE ITEMS: 1) INOPERATIVE ZONE LOCK RESTRICTOR. 2) DISC BRAKE MONITOR DAMAGED AND PARAMETER TURNED OFF IN CONTROLLER. CLASS 2 ITEMS: INOPERATIVE PHONE. PROVIDE KEYS TO ROOF/GOVERNOR. UNGUARDED PLANK SWITCRESOLVE1250.00.0
2021-12-2239053300YOCEAN FIVE TWO TWO ASSOCICLASS 1 ITEM: INOPERATIVE DISC BRAKE MONITOR; PARAMATER TURNED OFF. CLASS 2 ITEMS: MISSING IN CASE OF FIRE SIGNS WHERE NEEDED. MISALIGNED CAB MIRROR. UNGUARDED CAB LIGHTING. CLEAN PIT. HOIST ROPES RUBBING GRIPPRESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 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 522 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 522 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 522 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 522 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 522 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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