1532 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
1532 Ocean Avenue is a 4-story, 35-unit residential building constructed in 1923, currently owned by 1532-1609 Ocean Avenue, Llc. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, evident from emergency complaints in April 2025 and April 2024, though inspectors were unable to gain access for verification. A significant set of violations was documented in November 2024 for Apartment 4C, including problems with window springs, bathtub issues, plumbing concerns, and safety equipment deficiencies such as a missing smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector.
The building has maintained a record of no bedbug infestations over multiple reporting periods from 2018 to 2024, though there was one rat sighting reported in August 2023 that resulted in a passed health inspection. The Department of Buildings has multiple historical complaints regarding potential illegal conversions between 2019 and 2024, though access was repeatedly denied to inspectors. A concerning active complaint regarding the Certificate of Occupancy was filed in October 2024, though inspectors were again denied access during an April 2025 inspection.
The building has demonstrated generally good maintenance practices regarding lead paint hazard control, with violations from November 2024 indicating pending compliance requirements. During 2023, various maintenance issues were documented including water leaks, ceiling problems, and window frame repairs, with most inspections not resulting in violations. Recent inspections for rodent presence in October 2023 showed compliance, and while multiple 311 complaints have been filed, most were resolved without resulting violations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 35 |
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Year built | 1923 |
Total area | 30260 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1532 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
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