2249 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

2249 Ocean Avenue is a six-story, 41-unit residential building constructed in 1938 and currently owned by Steven Frey. The building has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent months, particularly in 2025, with multiple complaints about water leaks, sewage problems, and unsanitary conditions. Notably, HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to investigate the April 2025 water leak and sewage complaints, which were ultimately closed due to lack of access.

The building has also faced persistent rodent issues, with inspections in April and June 2025 showing rat activity and failure to comply with sanitary requirements. Previous complaints from 2025 include issues with paint/plaster work on walls and radiators. The property has a history of various maintenance violations, including a significant number of door/window-related issues documented in 2022-2023, with some violations issued regarding broken or missing window guards. Apartment 6D was found to have multiple maintenance issues in 2022, including problems with the bathroom tub, kitchen floor tiles, and various fixtures, though these violations were ultimately closed.

The building has experienced some emergency situations, such as an isolated heat/hot water issue in late 2023 and door problems documented in August 2023, though no violations were issued in those cases. Recent inspections have shown the building is currently free of bedbug infestations, with consistent reports indicating zero infested units from 2019 to 2024. While there have been multiple violations related to fire safety concerns and energy efficiency requirements in previous years, records indicate these issues were resolved or dismissed. The elevator system has been a recurring point of attention, with complaints recorded in 2019 and 2020, resulting in Oath Violations, though these appear to have been addressed.