2011 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

The 76-unit, 6-story apartment building at 2011 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, owned by Mark Scharfman, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues since 2022. Most concerning is the current situation with the parking structure, which has active violations for work done without proper permits relating to structural work on the ceiling within the garage entrance area (from August 2024, with a $6,250 penalty) and failure to comply with a Commissioner's order regarding structurally deficient conditions (from October 2023, with a $2,500 penalty).

The building has also faced recurring issues with heat and hot water, particularly during winter months, with multiple emergency complaints in late 2024 and early 2025, though some were reported as resolved upon HPD follow-up. Recent maintenance issues in 2025 include multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions, with at least two pest-related complaints in May 2025, and building infrastructure problems including water leaks, electrical issues, and cabinet problems.

The building has a history of code violations requiring attention to safety features, such as missing or defective self-closing doors, though many of these violations were eventually resolved. The Department of Buildings has documented various infrastructure concerns, with inspections revealing issues such as missing masonry, cracking beams, and exposed reinforced steel in the parking structure areas. While there have been no reported bedbug infestations since 2021 and the most recent rodent inspections in 2019 and 2013 passed, the building's recent service request patterns suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that require careful monitoring.