570 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

570 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 60-unit residential building in Flatbush, constructed in 1957 and currently owned by Alan Fisher. The building has experienced recurring plumbing issues in recent months, with multiple complaints in 2025 regarding toilets and sinks, as well as water leaks and mold problems that inspectors were unable to access. In late 2024, significant violations were documented in Apartment 2G, including problems with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and various maintenance issues that require proper repair, along with violations related to the building's bell/buzzer/intercom system. The elevator service has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints recorded between 2021 and 2025 regarding single device operation and no alternate service, though many were closed with no violations found at the time of inspection.

Environmental Control Board violations related to the elevator system resulted in fines, particularly in late 2020 and late 2021, including issues with safety devices and door zone restrictors. While the building did have bedbug infestations reported in 2018-2019, subsequent filings through 2023 indicate no further occurrences. The property has undergone several rodent inspections in recent years, with mixed results; while inspections in 2018-2019 passed, there were indications of rat activity in 2016, with multiple bait applications recorded that year. The building's recent history raises several concerns about maintenance and inspection access.

In 2025, HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate complaints on multiple occasions, including both plumbing issues and unsanitary conditions, suggesting potential challenges in coordinating inspections or addressing maintenance concerns. The presence of multiple open violations from the 2024 inspection of Apartment 2G points to ongoing maintenance needs, particularly regarding safety systems such as smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as various water-related issues. The pattern of elevator complaints between 2021 and 2025, despite many being closed with no violations found, indicates continued attention to the building's vertical transportation system is necessary. While more recent bedbug and rodent inspections show improved conditions, the building's documented history suggests that maintenance and inspection access remain critical areas needing attention.