975 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The 16-unit, 4-story residential tenement building at 975 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, built in 1915, has experienced persistent heating and hot water issues in recent years. Between 2024 and 2025, there have been multiple complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water throughout the entire building, with at least seven confirmed incidents, including two in January 2025 alone. Despite these repeated complaints being classified as emergencies, inspections often failed to gain access to units, though some incidents were resolved prior to inspection.

The building has also faced several other significant issues, particularly in April 2024 when multiple complaints were documented including concerns about a carbon monoxide detector, mold, and ceiling plaster, though no violations were issued following inspections. The property has had various maintenance code violations requiring attention, as documented in 2023 and 2024. These include problems with electrical wiring in the exit corridor, broken ceramic floor tiles in the first-story public hall, issues with fire retardant materials in the vestibule, and a defective entrance door knob.

Most notably, there was a gas safety violation in June 2023 regarding improper gas piping, for which a penalty was imposed. The building's management has been compliant with bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases in the last three reporting periods from 2021 to 2025. An illegal conversion complaint was filed in May 2024, though access issues prevented verification during the inspection. While many of the building's violations have been closed after required corrections, the recurring heat and hot water issues suggest ongoing infrastructure challenges.