1261 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1261 Ocean Avenue, a 25-unit, four-story New Law Tenement building constructed in 1924 and currently owned by Ervin Feldman, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues in recent years, most notably problems with heat and hot water. The building has recorded eight heat/hot water complaints between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent incidents occurring in December 2024 and February 2025, affecting either the entire building or individual apartments. These complaints were typically resolved promptly, though they indicate an ongoing infrastructure challenge.

The building is currently facing several open violations related to lead-based paint hazard control requirements for apartments 1D, 2C, and 4F, with a notable inspection in April 2024. Other maintenance issues have included problems with paint/plaster in various locations, and in 2024, the building received multiple violations requiring repairs to the bathroom tiles, kitchen ceiling, marble door saddle, and removal of encumbrances in the public hall. Additionally, there is an active Department of Buildings violation from June 2023 regarding failure to file the 2019 external low pressure inspection, and a similar violation from November 2019 for not filing the 2017 boiler inspection report. The building has maintained a generally acceptable environmental record, with only one bedbug infestation reported in 2024 (for the period November 2023 to October 2024), and all previous years showing zero infestations.

Historical maintenance records show the building has undergone various repairs and maintenance work over the years, with permits issued in mid-2019 for unspecified work. While the building has faced recurring heating system challenges, particularly during winter months, most complaints have been resolved through prompt response from housing authorities. The ongoing lead paint violation cases and the heating system issues, though promptly addressed, remain the most significant concerns in recent building history. The building's age (101 years) and historical classification as a tenement structure are typical for this type of property in the Flatbush neighborhood.