832 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
832 Ocean Avenue is a 72-unit, 6-story residential building located in Flatbush, Brooklyn, owned by Benjamin Schwartz and constructed in 1932. The property has experienced recurring maintenance issues throughout 2025, with multiple complaints in June 2025 regarding plumbing problems (water supply and toilet issues), electrical problems (no lighting), and various other maintenance concerns including water leaks, sink issues, and door problems. May 2025 also saw several similar complaints, with violations issued for various plumbing and maintenance issues that required the owner's attention.
The building's maintenance history shows ongoing plumbing challenges, particularly in Unit 6H, which received multiple violations in 2024 including issues with a leaky water closet flush pipe, defective ceramic wall tiles in the bathroom shower, and a visible mold condition around the shower floor. The building has had some concerning safety and maintenance issues in recent years, including elevator system problems in 2023-2024, with violations for emergency phone repairs and safety signage requirements. There are also active concerns regarding rodent activity, with multiple inspections in 2025 showing rat activity and the application of bait.
The elevator inspection in March 2024 found no violations, and a building shaking/structural stability complaint from August 2024 was similarly dismissed. The property has shown some improvement in pest control, with the most recent bedbug report from 2024 showing no infested units, though prior years (2022-2023) reported multiple infested units that were subsequently eradicated. The building's management has been responsive to violations, with many being certified as corrected, though there are still some open violations as of the latest reports, particularly regarding various door and window issues in Unit 6H.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 72 |
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Year built | 1932 |
Total area | 80676 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 832 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
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