708 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 41-unit, four-story building at 708 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by David Polinsky, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2022. Most notably, there was a period of heat and hot water outages affecting the entire building in late 2022 through early 2023, with multiple complaints filed during December 2022 and January 2023, though these issues were reportedly resolved.

More recent concerns include a March 2024 indoor air quality complaint related to construction dust, and safety issues in late 2023 involving a carbon monoxide detector and window guard, both of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) with no violations issued. The building currently has open violations regarding lead-based paint hazard control requirements for apartments 30, 34, and 36, based on a February 2024 inspection. Additional maintenance concerns have been documented, including multiple non-emergency violations filed in December 2023 related to flooring, pest issues, window frames, wall conditions, and lighting.

While there have been periodic rodent inspections showing rat activity between 2017 and 2018, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations according to the official reports filed from 2020 through 2024. The property has also experienced various other maintenance issues over the years, including problems with bathroom tiles, fire escape obstructions, and kitchen faucets, though most of these violations have been closed after correction. The building's age (constructed in 1913) and history of maintenance issues suggest ongoing challenges with building systems and safety compliance, though many recent complaints have received prompt attention from city agencies.