305 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218

305 Ocean Parkway, a 6-story, 60-unit Class A building constructed in 1941 and currently owned by Morris Geneslaw, has experienced notable maintenance issues over the past few years. Most recently, in June 2025, the building received multiple housing code violations related to unsanitary conditions in garbage/recycling storage areas, and an inspection identified fire escape safety concerns.

Earlier incidents include a February 2025 heat and hot water complaint affecting the entire building, and September 2024 reports of heavy water leaks and pest issues. The building's 5th floor apartment (5H) has several open maintenance violations from October 2024, including issues with bathroom tiles, smoke detector functionality, faucet repairs, and visible mold, though some violations from 6th floor apartment (6J) related to plaster surfaces were previously resolved. The building's elevator has been a recurring concern, with multiple complaints filed in July 2019 (ten separate reports), and again in July 2021, although inspections did not find substantiated violations.

An elevator-related Environmental Control Board violation from July 2019 regarding an "inoperative/defective rope gripper" resulted in a $1250 penalty. Recent bedbug reports show only one incident in late 2024, while rodent inspections in 2014 and 2019 generally passed, with one failed initial inspection in 2014. The property has faced challenges with compliance deadlines, particularly regarding garbage storage conditions, which have resulted in multiple violations and the need for housing court intervention opportunities as defined by HPD regulations.