1622 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223

The 58-unit, 6-story residential building at 1622 Ocean Parkway in Gravesend, constructed in 1951 and currently owned by Ocean Parkway Realty of NY LLC, has experienced recurring heating system issues throughout 2024-2025. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) received multiple emergency complaints regarding lack of heat and hot water, particularly between September 2024 and May 2025, affecting all units or entire building systems. While many of these complaints were resolved either during inspection or shortly thereafter, the frequency of such incidents is notable.

The building has several open Housing Maintenance Code violations as of September 2024, including issues with the 1E apartment's plumbing, plaster surfaces, and safety equipment, particularly in relation to carbon monoxide detection and smoke alarms. Additional concerns include structural and safety violations identified in September 2024, particularly affecting the 6th story's public areas, where issues with fire retardant plaster and self-closing doors were noted. The building's mechanical systems have also been a focus of attention, with previous Environmental Control Board (ECB) violations regarding elevator interlock systems, boiler maintenance, and fire safety requirements.

A significant inspection in January 2020 revealed multiple violations related to newly installed commercial laundry equipment, including gas piping and safety concerns, though these appear to have been resolved. The building has consistently demonstrated good pest management, with no reported bedbug infestations in recent years and a successful rodent inspection pass in March 2022. Recent housing complaints have been relatively consistent, though there's been a noticeable pattern of tenants experiencing temporary heat and hot water disruptions, followed by prompt restoration of services.