20 Ocean Court, Brooklyn, NY 11223

20 Ocean Court, a 6-story, 65-unit residential building constructed in 1963 and currently owned by Rubin Margules, has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in early 2025, multiple violations were documented, including unsanitary conditions related to pests, paint and plaster problems, door issues, a slow water leak, and electrical problems with no lighting - with some of these being categorized as emergency situations. The building has also faced persistent pest control challenges, with prior complaints in 2024 and an open violation from 2024 regarding a cockroach infestation in Apartment 2E.

Safety concerns have been highlighted through various violations, including issues with self-closing doors in common areas and fire doors, as well as a failure to maintain smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 2E. Recent inspections have revealed problems with the building's exterior elements, including spalling bricks and deteriorated mortar at the chimney, and issues with the 4th floor fire escape maintenance. The building has a documented history of elevator service interruptions, with multiple complaints regarding the single elevator's operation between 2019 and 2024, though inspections often found no violations at the time.

A significant regulatory requirement remains pending, as evidenced by active violations related to the submission of critical examination reports for exterior walls and appurtenances (Cycle 9A) from 2022 and 2024. While no bedbug infestations have been reported in recent years (2020-2024), the building has experienced various maintenance and safety compliance issues requiring ongoing attention. The property has an active ECB violation from December 2024 regarding a loose metal connecting plate on the 4th floor fire escape, with a $2,500 penalty imposed.