1012 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
The 32-unit, 6-story building at 1012 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by Rachel Wolf, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. Most pressing are the ongoing inspection access issues in 2025, where HPD inspectors were unable to access apartments to verify complaints about heat/hot water, paint/plaster damage, and electrical problems. The building has also faced recurring elevator problems, with multiple complaints from 2020 through 2024 regarding "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service," affecting many tenants including those with disabilities. Environmental Control Board violations from 2024 indicate persistent elevator maintenance issues, including misaligned parts and safety concerns, with penalties previously imposed in 2020 for the elevator being out of service.
Recent maintenance issues in 2025 include multiple complaints about ceilings and walls needing repair, water leaks, and plumbing problems in various units. The building's systems have shown recurring problems with heat and hot water throughout 2025, with complaints filed for both apartment-specific and building-wide issues in January 2025. The property has also shown some concerns regarding sanitation and waste management, with non-emergency complaints about pest conditions and garbage/recycling storage in June 2025. Violation history includes issues with lead-based paint concerns in 2024 and multiple violations in 2024-2025 regarding building systems access and general maintenance.
However, it's worth noting that the building has demonstrated compliance with rodent inspections in recent years, passing inspections in 2023 and 2022. Despite these ongoing issues, there have been no reported bedbug infestations in any of the reporting periods since 2020, and recent filings indicate no current infestations or eradication efforts needed. The building's management does appear to address some complaints promptly, as seen in the resolution of plumbing issues in February 2025, though access challenges for inspections remain a persistent concern. The current status of many complaints indicates they have been closed, though some recent complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 32 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 49491 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1920 Newkirk Ave, New York, NY 11226
- 1012 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11226
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