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615 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

23
DOB Complaints
96
311 Housing Calls
89
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

50
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 50% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 615 Ocean Avenue

615 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 30-unit residential building constructed in 1926 and currently owned by George Muller. The building has experienced persistent elevator issues, with multiple complaints about a single device and no alternate service between 2021 and 2025, with several active complaints in 2025. There are also significant ongoing concerns about heat and hot water access, with multiple emergency complaints in 2025, though some were resolved promptly.

Safety concerns have been documented, including broken/missing window guards in April 2025, and various building maintenance violations have been issued, including unsanitary conditions and pest infestations in 2025. The building's maintenance history shows recurring issues with elevator safety and functionality, along with several housing code violations. Recent inspections in 2024-2025 revealed multiple violations requiring correction, including problems with garbage storage and unsanitary conditions.

The elevator system has been a persistent focus of violations and complaints, with records showing various safety concerns and maintenance issues. The building has also faced challenges with rodent activity, as indicated by multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2016 and 2024, though recent bedbug reports show no infestation cases. Historical violations include concerns about fire safety systems, improper garbage disposal, and maintenance of common areas. Recent inspections have documented issues requiring correction, including problems with window frames, flooring, and various safety concerns.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 30
Year built 1926
Total area 31050 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

23
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
89
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
96
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
4
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
13
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
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.

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615 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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615 Ocean Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not 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 615 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
2025-06-052025-07-08Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-242025-05-26Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-172025-04-23Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-212025-04-23Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-062025-04-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 615 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
2024-08-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS AT 3RD STORY BALCONY AT BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPENone
2024-08-27BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2021 ADM CODE PROVIDE SUFFICIENT, PROPER AND SEPARATE METAL RECEPTACLES FOR THE DEPOSIT OF GARBAGE, RUBBISH AND OTHER WASTE MATERIAL AND ARRANGE FOR COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF SUCH MATERIAL.None
2024-06-17BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED PLASTER AT CEILING AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYNone
2024-06-17ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYNone
2024-06-17BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK AT CEILING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 6th STORYNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 615 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-05 14:12UNSANITARY CONDITIONGARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGEClosedHPD
2025-05-24 12:17HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-21 09:00HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-17 09:16SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
2025-04-06 12:12HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 615 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
2025-06-11ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
2025-06-05ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
2025-05-27ACTIVEElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service
2025-02-24CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2025-03-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2025-03-06)
39688842024-07-17CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2024-10-08No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-10-08)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 615 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2021-08-18V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedDISMISSED BASED ON SUBSEQUENT REPORT SHOWING DEFECTS CORRECTED2022-12-16
2021-04-29V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2019-11-08V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORTCIAGVN DISMISSED, FULL CIVIL PENALTY OF $1,000 PAID. INV#62183371, CK#94882308382020-06-12
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 615 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 615 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
2023-05-040002021-11-012022-10-31
2023-05-030002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-250002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-07-070002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 615 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2024-03-06ComplianceRat Activity
2024-02-05InitialRat Activity
2022-05-05ComplianceRat Activity
2022-04-12InitialRat Activity
2019-10-29CompliancePassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 615 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 615 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 615 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-11-0639098863R615 OCEAN AVE RLTY CORPMISSING IN CASE OF FIRE SIGNS WHERE NEEDED. INAUDIBLE ALARM BUTTON. NON FIRE RATED GOVERNOR/WHEELHOUSE DOOR. PROVIDE READILY AVAILABLE KEYS TO MACHINE ROOM BASEMENT.RESOLVE1562.01562.0
2023-05-0239085189L615 OCEAN AVE RLTY CORPIN CAR COMMUNICATION INOPERATIVE, REPAIR. MOTOR ROOM INACCESSIBLE, PROVIDE ACCESS.RESOLVE625.0625.0
2020-09-1539028697R615 OCEAN AVE RLTY CORPSAFETY VALVE BODY DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE MISSING-REAR FLAME SIGHT GLASS MISSING-COLD WATER PIPE SWEATING ONTO BOILER-HEAT TIMER IS DEFECTIVE-GAS PIOLIT REGULATOR IS MISSING VENT LIMITER; CORRECT VIOLATION AND SUBRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-01-0639015312Y615 OCEAN AVE RLTY CORPNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY;FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM, ARESOLVE1250.0-30.0
2018-11-3038265404RP & W ELEVATORS, INCCEASE USE 21R05:INTERLOCKS ILLEGAL PERFOM AND FILE TEST ALL FLOOR'S DOOR LOCKS REPLACED AFTER AN ACCIDENT WITH OUT FILING A PERMIT WITH THE DEPT OF BUILDINGS.RESOLVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 615 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 615 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 615 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)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 615 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 615 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 615 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 615 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 615 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 615 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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