2370 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11229

The 6-story, 72-unit building at 2370 Ocean Avenue in Sheepshead Bay, owned by Richard Gardens Inc II and constructed in 1939, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in March 2025, there were multiple water leak complaints (heavy flow, damp spot, and slow leak) and issues with paint/plaster on walls that resulted in violations being issued. These follow a pattern of water-related problems, as evidenced by open violations from May 2023 in apartment 4A concerning water leaks in both the bathroom and kitchen.

Other ongoing concerns include an active ECB violation from March 2023 regarding elevator maintenance and safety equipment, and several open violations from May 2023 in apartment 4A related to broken plaster surfaces and paint issues. The building has a documented history of various maintenance challenges, including a heat/hot water outage for the entire building in May 2024 that was reportedly resolved promptly, and issues with appliances such as the refrigerator and electric range. Safety concerns have been noted, including a fire escape issue in March 2025, though HPD's inspection found no violations in this case.

The property has experienced periodic pest control challenges, with the most recent bedbug reports from 2022-2024 showing minimal activity, and rodent inspections conducted in 2017 and 2019 showing generally passing results, though there was one failure noted in 2017. Building-wide violations regarding self-closing doors and electrical safety were cited in 2023, though many violations from earlier inspections have been closed. While the building has had its share of maintenance issues, it is worth noting that many complaints from 2025 were inspected by HPD, though some resulted in violations that require owner remediation. The property has maintained a consistent record of bedbug eradication efforts, with the most recent filings showing no current infestations.