383 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218
The three-story, two-family house at 383 Ocean Parkway in Kensington, owned by Benjamin Smuk and constructed in 1970, has experienced several notable maintenance and safety issues over recent years. Most concerning are the recurring rodent problems, with inspections in March 2024 showing failed results for "Other Reasons," followed by rat activity in April 2024 and most recently in July 2025, though a June 2025 inspection did pass.
The building has also faced violations regarding essential safety equipment, including a January 2024 violation for a missing carbon monoxide detector in Apartment 2 that was subsequently addressed by early January 2024. Other documented issues include a significant incident in 2018 involving the improper disposal of a refrigerator with doors attached in the first-story public hall, which was classified as a Class C violation and corrected by November 2018.
During the pandemic, there was one documented compliance inspection related to COVID-19 Executive Orders in April 2020, which was resolved. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clear record regarding bedbug infestations, with all annual filings (most recently in May 2025) showing zero infested or re-infested units since at least 2021. While the property has experienced intermittent pest control challenges, recent inspections show some periodic improvement, particularly in passing some of the follow-up rodent inspections and addressing safety equipment violations promptly.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 2 |
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Year built | 1970 |
Total area | 4320 sq ft |
Floors | 3 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | 2 FAMILY HOUSE |

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