659 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
659 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 35-unit residential building located in the Flatbush neighborhood, built in 1931 and currently owned by 659 Ocean Realty LLC. The building has experienced several recurring issues with heating and hot water systems in 2025, with multiple complaints in January, April, and May all reporting no heat or hot water throughout the entire building, though most were resolved promptly. Between late 2024 and early 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions related to garbage/recycling storage and pests, including three unsanitary condition complaints on February 24, 2025, and rat sightings in January and February 2025, though inspections showed conditions generally complied with housing laws.
The building has also faced elevator service issues, with multiple complaints in 2024 regarding single device service and no alternate service, though inspections did not warrant violations. Recent inspections and violations indicate several maintenance needs, particularly in apartment B6, where violations from October 2024 included missing smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and water leaks in the bathroom ceiling. The building's common areas have had various issues requiring attention, including problems with a compactor closet door on the 2nd story (January 2024), and multiple violations related to garbage storage.
The property has a history of rodent activity, with inspections showing consistent monitoring and bait application between 2024-2025, though a February 2025 inspection passed. The building's maintenance record shows regular inspection responses and resolution of most violations within reasonable timeframes, though some issues appear to be recurring, particularly regarding heat/hot water systems. Notably, there have been no reported bedbug infestations at the property since at least 2019, with all recent reports showing zero infested units. The building's history includes one significant environmental control board violation from 2019 related to construction debris in passageways, which was resolved with a $1,250 penalty.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 35 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 47448 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 655 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
- 657 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
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