1176 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1176 Ocean Avenue, a 43-unit, 6-story building constructed in 1968 and currently owned by Jeff Sorkin, has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in multiple complaints throughout late 2024 and early 2025. The most recent cluster of complaints in February 2025 involved building-wide heating and hot water problems that necessitated HPD intervention, though heat and hot water were reportedly restored during inspections. In December 2024, violations were formally issued regarding the heat system, though these violations appeared to be subsequently addressed.

The building's elevator system has been a persistent concern, with multiple complaints recorded between 2018 and 2023 regarding the single elevator service and periods of non-functionality. Most recently, complaints in June 2023 and February 2025 resulted in Oath violations. Additionally, the building has faced several Housing Maintenance Code violations, particularly concerning fire safety and door functionality in public areas, which were documented and certified for correction between 2018 and 2024.

The property has also experienced intermittent bedbug infestations, with the most recent report in December 2024 documenting 4 affected units, though these were subsequently marked as eradicated. Environmental Control Board violations related to the elevator system have been recorded, including issues with in-car emergency phones and brake maintenance, with penalties imposed in 2023. The building is currently subject to two active DOB violations regarding failure to file required reports: the FISP Cycle 9B Technical Report (2023) and a benchmarking report of energy use (2019). The property has shown a pattern of responding to violations and complaints, with most being addressed and closed, though some issues, like the elevator service concerns, appear to be persistent challenges.