1490 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1490 Ocean Avenue is a 6-story, 58-unit residential building located in Midwood, constructed in 1962 and currently owned by Abraham Fried. The building has experienced notable maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant being a mold problem reported in April 2025 that resulted in violations being issued. The property has also faced recurring heating issues, including a heat/hot water complaint in January 2025, and multiple unsanitary conditions involving pests and building maintenance concerns.

A series of inspections in May 2024 revealed several violations that required attention, including issues with water leaks (both slow leaks and damp spots), ceiling and floor problems, and window frame concerns, all of which were documented through HPD complaints. The building's history shows a pattern of maintenance challenges, particularly during 2024-2025, with multiple violations issued for various issues including bathroom maintenance needs in Apartment 5B (e.g., repairs needed for flooring, tiles, plaster surfaces). Earlier records show consistent problems with the elevator system, particularly in 2018-2019, with multiple complaints about single device operation and no alternate service, though inspections generally found no violations warranted.

The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbugs, with zero reported infestations in recent years (2018-2024). While there were sidewalk-related issues noted in 2018, these were addressed, and the building underwent corrective work in 2019, including repairs to the 6th-floor apartment wood joists, which incurred a $3,125 penalty for non-compliance with approved construction documents. The building's current status shows several open violations as of 2024, particularly concerning maintenance issues in Apartment 2B, including problems with doors, pest infestation, and safety device functionality.