2233 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 27-unit, 4-story tenement building at 2233 Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, built in 1926 and currently owned by Leon Nektalov, has experienced several significant maintenance issues recently, particularly in 2025. Most notably, there have been multiple plumbing problems including radiator issues, sink problems, and bathtub/shower concerns, along with violations related to mold, unsanitary conditions, and water leaks.

The building has also faced recurring issues in Apartment 4B, including problems with water leaks, mold, and various repair needs such as wall and ceiling painting, floor repairs, and bathroom fixture maintenance, for which violations were issued in late 2024. The property has a history of boiler-related complaints, with several violations recorded between 2019 and 2023 regarding defective equipment, including a 2023 ECB violation for missing components and safety issues.

Illegal conversion allegations were documented in 2019, and while these were initially unresolved due to access issues, they were later addressed with a penalty. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations over the past five reporting periods from 2019 to 2023, with only two units reported infested in 2018-2019, but confirmed as eradicated. The property has had various 311 complaints and Housing Maintenance Code violations, most of which were addressed through inspections and violations processes, though some recent violations from 2024 remain relevant to current conditions.