225 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The six-story, 75-unit residential building at 225 Ocean Parkway in Kensington, built in 1963 and currently owned by Kathryn Conroy, has experienced several notable incidents related to building maintenance and safety over the past few years. Most concerning are the recurring rodent-related incidents, with three reported sightings or conditions attracting rodents in 2022, 2024, and most recently in May 2025, though all have passed Department of Health inspections without violations. In 2021, there was an emergency heat/hot water complaint that could not be verified due to lack of apartment access, and a July 2018 complaint about unsanitary garbage/recycling storage was investigated but resulted in no violations.

The building currently has five open violations from an October 2024 inspection, primarily related to the first-story public hall area, including requirements for proper documentation frames, smoke detector notices, and gas leak procedure postings. While there were historical violations regarding boiler issues (2020) and other general complaints, many have been resolved or dismissed. The property has maintained a clean bedbug record over the past five reporting periods from 2021 to 2024, with zero infested units reported in the most recent filings.

The building's rodent inspections, including recent ones in 2022, 2024, and 2025, have all passed successfully. Historical data shows some past violations related to building systems and safety requirements, such as the 2018 violation regarding gas leak procedures and the 2018 filing for a notice requiring proper signage for the building's registration number. A permit for exterior work was issued in October 2018, indicating some level of maintenance activity during that period. While the building has experienced various maintenance challenges over the years, recent inspections show improved compliance with health and safety standards, though some open violations from 2024 remain outstanding as of the latest data review.