438 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11218

The 6-story, 60-unit residential building at 438 Ocean Parkway in Kensington, owned by Brenda Geller, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2025, with eight documented complaints between January and April 2025 regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building. While these complaints were primarily resolved through restoration of services, violations were issued in at least one instance during February 2025. The building's elevator system has been a significant focus of attention, with multiple violations and complaints documented between 2019 and 2024, including inoperative zone lock restrictors and periods of no service.

In 2024, the Department of Buildings issued citations for various elevator maintenance issues, including oil leaks and missing safety signs, with one violation imposing a penalty of $3,125. The building has also faced several maintenance challenges, most notably in Apartment 2E, where multiple violations were recorded in 2024 concerning infestations (both mice and roaches), window guard compliance, and various equipment issues including electrical fixtures and kitchen appliances. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations since 2019, with all annual reports showing zero infested or re-infested units.

While there were some rodent inspection issues in 2019 and 2022, the most recent inspections have indicated compliance. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of addressing violations, though not always promptly, as evidenced by some violations from 2019 requiring multiple years to resolve. The most recent elevator-related complaints in 2025 suggest ongoing attention to building systems and prompt response to tenant concerns, though the frequency of heating system complaints in 2025 raises concerns about system reliability.