2330 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 48-unit, 6-story building at 2330 Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Denis Luman and constructed in 1938, has experienced significant maintenance issues in recent months. Between April and June 2025, there were multiple reports involving heat and hot water problems, water leaks, appliance issues (including refrigerators and electric/gas ranges), and an emergency mold situation. Building maintenance records show approximately ten separate complaints in June 2025 alone, most of which HPD inspectors were unable to access for proper investigation.

While some violations from 2024 were certified as corrected, including those related to building cleanliness and garbage disposal, new concerns have emerged. The building has a notable history of elevator service problems, with recurring complaints about "Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service" recorded in 2021, 2023, and most recently in 2025, though some of these were previously resolved through Oath Violations. In late 2024, the building received three class B violations concerning public area cleanliness, including violations for accumulated refuse, improper garbage can maintenance, and public hall encumbrances.

Recent complaints from June 2025 regarding plumbing issues (including slow and heavy water leaks) and unsanitary conditions suggest ongoing maintenance challenges. However, the property has shown consistent compliance in pest management, with no bedbug infestations reported since 2020, and a passed rodent inspection in December 2024. The elevator system remains a persistent concern, as indicated by multiple active complaints in 2025 regarding illegal conversion, zoning non-conformance, and sprinkler system inadequacies.