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672 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

9
DOB Complaints
178
311 Housing Calls
176
Housing Violations
2
Permits

Risk Assessment

27
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 27% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 672 Ocean Avenue

The 34-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement at 672 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Rick Gropper, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues over the past few years. Most concerning are ongoing plumbing problems, with multiple reports of bathtub/shower issues in 2025, including an emergency complaint in May 2025 that HPD closed after receiving confirmation of repairs. The building has also faced significant sanitary challenges, with confirmed mold violations (February 2025) and multiple rodent sightings in 2025, most recently in May 2025.

A pattern of plumbing problems is evident, with inspections revealing various violations in multiple apartments, including leaky faucets and hot water issues. The building underwent several inspections in 2024 regarding structural concerns, particularly related to shaking/vibrating complaints in February and March 2024, though inspectors were often unable to gain access. A notable Environmental Control Board violation was issued in February 2024 regarding sagging steel lintels and parapet wall issues, with a $2,500 penalty still showing as active.

Additional maintenance challenges include electrical and appliance problems, with violations for defective range and electrical service noted. The building has demonstrated compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, showing no infestations or eradications in the last five reporting periods (2019-2024). While the property has received various permits for work, including plumbing and electrical-related jobs in 2019, the frequency and nature of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 34
Year built 1926
Total area 37800 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

9
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
176
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
178
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
13
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
7
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
2
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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672 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

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RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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672 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 672 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
2025-05-302025-06-02Plumbing-Bathtub/showerEmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-172025-05-15Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-02-172025-05-15Unsanitary Condition-Garbage/recycling StorageNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-05-15Plumbing-Bathtub/showerNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-252025-05-15General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 672 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
2024-12-12CCloseNoneD3§ 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 = 3; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D3, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-13T00:00:00.000Z
2024-11-13CCloseNoneC4§ 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C4, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
2024-11-13COpenNoneB2§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCES AT LOWER SASH WINDOW E1 AND WINDOW E2 IN THE 4th ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-11-13COpenNoneB2§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-11-13CCloseNoneC4§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SUB FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C4, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 672 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-30 07:21PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-05-30 07:00RodentMouse SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-25 14:19GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-03-25 14:15PLUMBINGBATHTUB/SHOWERClosedHPD
2025-02-23 22:07UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 672 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39659592024-06-24CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-06-25Please See Complaint Number (2024-06-25)
39530282024-03-24CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2024-03-25)
39519122024-03-15CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-19Please See Complaint Number (2024-03-19)
39503572024-03-06CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-08Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-08)
39497452024-03-04CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-03-06Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 2nd Final Attempt (2024-03-06)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 672 Ocean Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 672 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 672 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
2024-12-180002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-060002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-03-090002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-210002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 672 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-07-25BAITBait applied
2025-07-07ComplianceRat Activity
2025-05-31InitialRat Activity
2024-06-03InitialPassed
2018-09-14BAITBait applied
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 672 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 672 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 672 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-02-0939105734NPPSP PRESERVATION LLCAT FRONT OF BUILDING, AT APT B2, STEEL LINTELS SAGGING AND STEP CRACK APPEARS ABOVE WINDOW,ALSO NOTED AT ROOF TOP, PARAPET WALL AT FRONT OF BUILDING HAS MULTIPLE HOLES AT TOP OF PARAPET AND IS OPEN TO THE ELEMEACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 672 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 672 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 672 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 672 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
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Sales Records

Sales transactions for 672 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 672 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 672 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 672 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 672 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.

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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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