2057 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

2057 Ocean Avenue, a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 and owned by Abe Pentelnik, has experienced a series of notable maintenance issues in recent months. Most significantly, in early 2025, there were multiple complaints about heat and hot water issues, with some inspections unable to be completed due to access problems. The building has also faced plumbing challenges, particularly concerning water supply and radiators, as well as concerns about window safety with a broken or missing window guard.

Multiple unsanitary conditions were reported in January 2025, including pest infestations and garbage/storage issues, with violations issued by HPD. Recent complaints also indicate problems with an electric/gas range appliance and a water leak. The building's inspection history reveals several systemic maintenance issues that require attention.

In August 2024, violations were documented including fire safety concerns regarding a defective fire escape ladder, problems with lighting fixtures in the common areas, and issues with refuse accumulation in the yard. Multiple violations were issued to Apartment 2 related to pest infestations (mice and roaches) and various maintenance concerns, though these were subsequently certified as corrected. The building also has active Department of Buildings violations from June 2023 regarding the failure to file external low-pressure inspections for 2018-2020. Despite these issues, there have been no bedbug infestations reported in the past five years, and recent rodent inspections from 2022 show compliance with requirements, though past inspections in 2017 and 2022 previously failed for "Other Reasons."