1434 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1434 Ocean Avenue is a four-unit, four-story tenement building located in Midwood and owned by Larry Gelfand. Built in 1931, this New Law Tenement has experienced recurring maintenance challenges, particularly in 2022 and 2023. Most recently, in July 2023, there were multiple simultaneous complaints involving unsanitary conditions, including mold and pest infestations, though not all complaints resulted in violations.

The building faced significant violations in July 2023 concerning apartment 4L, including issues with mold (16 square feet in kitchen), pests (roach and mice infestations), and various safety concerns such as defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. A notable improvement was recorded with the bedbug report for 2025 showing no infestations, though the building had previously required regular bedbug reporting, with the last violation issued in April 2024 for failure to file an annual report. The building's maintenance history reveals persistent issues with unsanitary conditions and mold between 2022-2023, including multiple 311 service requests for pests and water leaks, though many complaints were ultimately closed without violations.

The property underwent inspections in 2010 that resulted in failed rodent inspections, with more recent inspections in 2022 and 2016 passing the rodent compliance check. The building has also experienced various maintenance issues requiring attention to paint/plaster conditions in both walls and ceilings, particularly noted in April 2022. While many violations have been closed following inspections, including a July 2023 violation regarding self-closing doors and safety devices in apartment 4L, the frequency and nature of these issues suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.