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781 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

3
DOB Complaints
215
311 Housing Calls
315
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

32
High Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 32% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 781 Ocean Avenue

781 Ocean Avenue is a 4-story, 24-unit residential building constructed in 1913, currently owned by Jamal Bowen and classified as a New Law Tenement. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water system reliability throughout 2025, with multiple complaints spanning from January to March 2025, though most were resolved relatively quickly, often confirmed restored upon inspection.

More recently, in March 2025, there have been several maintenance issues reported and addressed, including problems with doors/windows, electrical systems, plumbing, and unsanitary conditions with pests. A significant cluster of violations was documented in Apartment 5 as of December 2024, including issues with plastered surfaces, lighting fixtures, heating systems, and water leaks. The building has multiple active violations related to energy management, with the Department of Buildings documenting non-compliance with benchmarking and energy efficiency reporting requirements from 2021 through 2024, totaling eight separate violations.

Past incidents include significant concerns raised in 2020 regarding illegal occupancy, construction without permits, and safety egress issues, though some of these violations were later resolved. The property has undergone various inspections over the years, with rodent inspections in 2016 and 2022 passing successfully. While most recent complaints have been addressed promptly by HPD and other agencies, the pattern of heating system issues and multiple active energy-related violations suggests ongoing maintenance and regulatory compliance challenges.

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

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 24
Year built 1913
Total area 23380 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
315
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
215
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
28
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
5
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 2001 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 2003 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 2005 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 2007 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 2009 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 2011 Cortelyou Rd, New York, NY 11226
  • 777 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 779 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 781 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
  • 783 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226

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781 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.

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Landlord Court Records

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781 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 781 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
2025-03-052025-03-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-23Electric-No LightingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-23Electric-LightingNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-23Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-052025-03-23Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 781 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
2024-12-29AOpenNone5§ 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-29COpenNone5§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-29BOpenNone5§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-29BOpenNone5§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LIGHT FIXTURE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2024-12-29BOpenNone5§ 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE RADIATOR SHUT-OFF VALVE IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 781 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-03-19 21:13DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-02-27 20:19HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-21 23:21HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-17 21:26HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-02-03 20:13PLUMBINGWATER SUPPLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 781 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37436012020-02-20CLOSEDConstruction Enforcement Work Order (DOB)2020-02-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-02-24)
37429302020-02-14CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2020-02-19Partial Vacate Order Served (2020-02-19)
36956282019-04-10CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2019-05-30No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2019-05-31)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 781 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-02-22V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-12-01V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO DISPLAY ENERGY EFFICIENCY SCORE AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRADE AS PER ADCODE SEC. 28-309.12.3
2023-11-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-08-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
2023-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 781 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 781 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
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 781 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2022-07-14InitialPassed
2016-04-06InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 781 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 781 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 781 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-10-3035522358KEAST 53RD STREET 781, LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35475959R ISSUED ON 02/19/120& TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER.RESOLVE0.00.0
2020-10-3035522359MEAST 53RD ST 781. LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35475958P ISSUED ON 02/19/20 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O ORACTIVE1250.01250.0
2020-02-1935475959REAST 53RD STREET 781 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER FILURE TO PROVIDE THE NUMBER OF REQUIRED MEANS OF EGRESS FOR EVERY FLOOR PER BC 1021.1/27-366 FOR SRO SLEEPING AT CELLAR DISCONTINUE ILLEGAL OCCUPANCYRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-02-1935475957NEAST 53RD STREET 781 LLCWORK WITHOUT A PERMOIT NOTED AT CELLAR LEVEL INSTALLED WATER AND WASTE LIENS CREATING A 3PC BATHROOM (TOILET,SINK,SHOWER) OBTAIN PERMITRESOLVE0.00.0
2020-02-1935475958PEAST 53RD STREET 781 LLCOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY THE C OF O OF DOB RECORDS INDICATES PREMISES LEGALLY APPROVED 4 STORY 24 UNITS CELLAR (BOILET,STORAGE) ILLEGAL OCCUPANCY NOTED NOW AT CELLAR LEVEL EXP 1 CREATED OCCUPIED WACTIVE2500.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 781 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 781 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 781 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 781 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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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 781 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 781 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 781 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 781 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 781 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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