1474 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 2-family house at 1474 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, owned by Yida Stern and built in 1975, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues over recent years, with the most pressing concerns centering around water damage and mold. As of November 2023, there are active violations noted for water leaks and plaster/paint issues in the first-floor apartment's second bathroom, and an open violation regarding an allegedly unauthorized Class "A" apartment on the first story. Notable health and safety concerns have been documented, including a February 2023 emergency violation related to a missing carbon monoxide detector, though this was later closed.

The building has a history of mold problems, with multiple complaints filed in 2020 and 2022, and unsanitary conditions involving garbage/recycling storage. The property has also experienced periodic heating system issues, with complaints recorded in early 2020 that were eventually resolved, though HPD was unable to gain access for inspections in some cases. A concerning pattern shows multiple consecutive years (2018-2024) of violations regarding failure to file external low-pressure inspections, with these active violations now under review.

While the building's 311 service requests indicate various maintenance issues, notably only one complaint resulted in violations being issued (mold in late 2022). The most recent bedbug report from December 2022 showed no infestation during the reporting period. A complaint regarding potential illegal conversion of commercial space was filed in February 2023, but inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate, and there are currently no active violations related to this complaint.