1185 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11230

This 6-story, 65-unit building at 1185 Ocean Parkway in Midwood, owned by Sylvia Chapman and constructed in 1940, has experienced recurring maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there has been an ongoing pattern of heating and hot water system problems, with multiple complaints recorded between December 2024 and February 2025, though inspections generally confirmed restoration of services. The building has also faced water-related issues, including a recent heavy flow leak complaint in March 2025 that resulted in HPD violations, and several earlier incidents involving slow leaks.

Apartment 4K appears to be the focus of multiple current violations from 2024, including issues with mold, water leaks, defective plaster surfaces, and non-functional smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. There have been pest-related complaints in 2025 and 2024, though access for inspection was not granted in some cases. The building's elevator system has a documented history of problems, with complaints in 2020 about single device operation and emergency service compliance, though investigations did not find violations at the time of inspection.

Recent regulatory compliance issues include open violations from 2024 regarding the failure to file required energy benchmarking reports and energy efficiency score display requirements. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations over the past seven years, with zero reported cases, and passed rodent inspections in 2015 and 2022. While many complaints have been resolved through repairs or inspections, the persistence of various open violations and recurring heat/hot water issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.