2128 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The Onyx Square Condominium at 2128 Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay is a 9-story, 65-unit building constructed in 2016 that has experienced various maintenance and compliance issues over the past several years. Most recently, in September 2024, there were reports of mold conditions in the building, though inspections could not be completed. The building has a significant history of indoor air quality concerns in 2021, with multiple complaints regarding ventilation and chemical odors, alongside recurring smoking violations (2020-2024).

More serious safety concerns emerged in 2024, with active Environmental Control Board violations for unpermitted electrical, plumbing, and construction work in the cellar, each carrying a $2,500 penalty. In 2021, there were violations related to a fire-damaged exhaust system, electrical panel exposure, and various construction and ventilation issues that resulted in multiple fines. The building's maintenance history shows periods of non-compliance with various regulations, including failures to file required energy benchmarking reports between 2019-2020, though these violations were ultimately dismissed.

While the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations from 2020 to 2024, showing zero cases each year, recent mold complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. The property has also faced inspection access issues, as seen with multiple Department of Buildings (DOB) complaints where inspectors were unable to gain entry to complete their assessments. The most critical recent violations involve unauthorized work in the cellar area, which prompts safety concerns regarding electrical, plumbing, and construction standards compliance.