120 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 6-story building at 120 Ocean Parkway in Kensington, owned by Lennard Katz and containing 60 units, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to building-wide heating systems. Most recently in early 2025, there was a heat and hot water emergency reported for the entire building, though heat and hot water were confirmed restored during the inspection. This followed similar heating complaints in late 2023 and April 2023, suggesting ongoing challenges with the building's heating infrastructure.

In late 2023, multiple violations were documented in Apartment 2D, including issues with electrical service to ceiling fixtures, a defective kitchen cabinet, a roach infestation, and problems with bathroom basin faucets, though these violations were certified as corrected by late November 2023. The building has maintained a regular record of compliance with bedbug reporting requirements from 2019 through 2024, with most recent periods showing no infestation cases, though there was one reported case in 2019 that was resolved. The property has also faced various administrative and compliance matters, including an illegal hotel room investigation in late 2023 that found no violations at the time of inspection, and an elevator-related violation in 2022 regarding lack of alternate service.

Environmental Control Board violations from 2022 noted several elevator maintenance issues including missing fire signs, inoperative car phone, and oil leaks. The building's management has generally responded to complaints as evidenced by the closure of multiple violation notices, though there have been instances where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification purposes. While the building has undergone various inspections and addressed many violations, the recurring nature of heating complaints and the cluster of violations in late 2023 regarding Apartment 2D indicate some persistence in maintenance challenges.