1601 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11223
The 6-story, 59-unit building at 1601 Ocean Parkway in Sheepshead Bay, built in 1929 and currently owned by David Malek, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past year. Most notably, there has been a recurring pattern of heat and hot water problems throughout 2025, with multiple complaints between January and May 2025, five of which were confirmed as building-wide issues. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, including a sewer-related problem in May 2025 that resulted in HPD violations.
Additional concerns include the presence of mold as documented in a February 2025 complaint. The property currently has open violations from a July 2024 inspection related to window air conditioners obstructing fire escape egress on multiple floors. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges and violations that extends beyond the past year. In 2023-2024, there were multiple complaints about drainage issues, construction violations, and safety concerns related to scaffolding.
Previous years (2022-2023) showed consistent concerns about building maintenance, including several Emergency Control Board violations regarding fire escape obstructions and unsafe conditions. The building's elevator system has experienced periodic issues, with violations documented in 2018. While there have been instances of bedbug infestations between 2019 and 2024, recent reports for the past three reporting periods show no current infestations. The property has undergone several permit approvals for elevator and other system replacements or repairs between late 2018 and 2019.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 59 |
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Year built | 1929 |
Total area | 61200 sq ft |
Floors | 6 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 602 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
- 604 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
- 606 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
- 608 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
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- 612 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
- 614 Avenue P, New York, NY 11223
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