1215 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1215 Ocean Avenue is a 4-story, 35-unit New Law Tenement building located in Flatbush, built in 1920 and currently owned by David Malek. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident in November 2024 with multiple emergency complaints about heat/hot water problems. Other recent concerns include plumbing issues and electrical problems (lighting and outlet/switch) in October-November 2024, though some HPD inspections found conditions did not violate housing laws. The building also has an open B-class violation from August 2023 regarding blocked fire escape egress due to items on balconies, and recent C-class violations from November 2024 concerning mouse infestation and hot water issues in apartment 1G.

The property has documented history of various maintenance challenges, including a significant water leak complaint in January 2024 and multiple heat/hot water complaints throughout 2023. Building systems appear to require ongoing attention, as evidenced by multiple housing maintenance code violations and complaints. While there have been past issues with bedbugs, recent reports from 2021 to present show no active infestations, with eradication success in earlier cases. The building's environmental control board records indicate past structural concerns with the rear retaining wall, documented in 2021 with penalties imposed for maintenance failures, though records show these violations were resolved.

Historical records show the property underwent some illegal modifications, including unauthorized bathroom and gas line installations in 2018, which were subsequently addressed. The building's permit history shows regular maintenance work is being conducted, with the most recent relevant permit issued in 2019. The property has maintained generally acceptable conditions regarding rodent presence, with initial inspections in 2014 and 2019 showing varying results, though it passed the 2019 inspection. The building's management has demonstrated responsiveness to violations, as many past issues were certified as corrected, though there have been multiple instances of failure to certify corrections for immediately hazardous violations in 2018 and 2021, which were later dismissed. This complex history suggests ongoing attention to building systems and maintenance practices would be prudent for potential residents to monitor, though recent improvements in bedbug management and consistent permit issuance for maintenance work are positive indicators.