1038 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

The six-story, 57-unit building at 1038 Ocean Avenue in Flatbush, owned by David Winiarski and constructed in 1931, has experienced several concerning issues in recent years, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple pest-related complaints, with documented rodent sightings in June 2025 and a confirmed rodent inspection passed in May 2025.

The building has faced recurring sanitary and maintenance challenges, including a significant number of Housing Maintenance Code complaints between May and June 2025 regarding unsanitary conditions, electrical issues, and various maintenance problems. In 2024, there were multiple violations in Apartment B43 related to pest infestations (including mice, roaches, and bedbugs), missing safety devices, and a carbon monoxide detector issue, though some violations were subsequently closed. The building's maintenance history shows an active pattern of unresolved and newly emerging issues.

In 2025, there were multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions, including garbage storage problems, while earlier inspections from 2025 revealed various repair needs including plumbing, electrical, and general maintenance issues, many of which resulted in violations. The property has also faced challenges with building systems and safety equipment, as evidenced by multiple Bedbug Reporting filings showing infestation problems in different years, though each indicates successful eradication through appropriate protocols. Additionally, there are active violations related to the failure to display energy efficiency scores as required by NYC code, dating back to 2019 and 2021, indicating ongoing non-compliance with this requirement.