835 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
835 Ocean Avenue, a 6-story, 72-unit residential building constructed in 1953, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, with particular attention needed to address rodent control, fire safety, and systems maintenance. The building has a recurring history of rat activity, with multiple DOHMH complaints and inspections between 2022 and 2024, most recently showing rat activity in April 2024 and an initial rat sighting in September 2024. While some inspections have shown no violations, the presence of active rodent issues remains a concern. of particular note is an active Environmental Control Board violation from October 2024 regarding failure to submit required parking structure inspection reports with a $12,500 penalty.
The building has experienced several incidents requiring emergency response, including a door/windod issue in 2025, cooking gas concerns in 2022, and heat/hot water problems in 2021. Notable housing code violations include multiple open violations from September 2021 regarding fire escape obstructions from air conditioning units on multiple floors, which continue to pose safety concerns. Other building maintenance issues have been documented, including a 2021 infestation of mice in apartment 6B, along with various repair needs for smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and window guards. While the building experienced a bedbug infestation in 2021 (with four units affected), subsequent annual reports from 2022 through 2025 show no further infestations.
Recent inspections from late 2024 have shown some improvement, with the most recent rodent inspection in November 2024 passing compliance, though earlier inspections in 2024 had documented rat activity. The property has also received multiple housing maintenance code violations over the years, including issues with flooring, plumbing, and various general maintenance needs. The building has had some positive developments, with several historical violations being resolved, including those related to paint/plaster issues, water leaks, and plumbing concerns from 2019, as well as various housing maintenance code violations from 2021-2022. However, the presence of multiple active violations and a pattern of recurring pest and maintenance issues suggests ongoing challenges with building upkeep and resident comfort.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 72 |
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Year built | 1953 |
Total area | 88820 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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