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1553 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

3
DOB Complaints
172
311 Housing Calls
80
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

36
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 36% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1553 Ocean Avenue

1553 Ocean Avenue is a 4-story, 44-unit New Law Tenement building in Midwood, Brooklyn, built in 1924 and currently owned by Alan Shamah. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues throughout 2025, with multiple HPD complaints recorded between February and May 2025, including both building-wide and apartment-specific problems. Notably, there were 10 heat/hot water complaints in a three-month period, with HPD often confirming restoration of services when attempting inspections.

The building has also faced various safety and maintenance challenges, including an emergency complaint about garbage/recycling storage in February 2025 and a general complaint about the bell/buzzer/intercom system in April 2025 that resulted in violations being issued. Recent violations (as of 2024-2025) show specific problems in apartment 4I, including issues with mold, roaches, and missing safety devices (smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector). There is also an open violation from April 2024 related to unauthorized ceiling alterations in apartment 1D.

The building's mechanical systems have been a particular focus of attention, with Department of Buildings complaints in 2024 regarding boiler issues and a 2024 ECB violation related to improper boiler connections and maintenance that carries a $500 penalty. Additionally, the building has a history of pest control challenges, with bedbug reports showing infestations in multiple units during 2020-2024, though most recent filings in 2024 show unit(s) that were reportedly eradicated. The property has also had periodic rodent inspections, with varied results recorded from 2012 to 2018, including one failed inspection in 2017.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1553 Ocean Avenue Report Contents

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1553 Ocean Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Midwood.

Building Characteristics

Total units 44
Year built 1924
Total area 43000 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

3
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
80
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
172
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
2
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
10
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
1
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1553 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1553 Ocean Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 1553 Ocean Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2025-05-222025-05-25Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-162025-05-19General-Bell/buzzer/intercomNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-052025-04-08Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-152025-03-18Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-062025-03-10Heat/hot Water-Apartment OnlyEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1553 Ocean Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-11-23ACloseNone4I§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN10 SQ FT AT NORTH WALL AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2025-01-04T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-16BCloseNone4I§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-12-06T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-16CCloseNone4IHMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-20T00:00:00.000Z
2024-10-16BCloseNone4I§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4I, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-11-27T00:00:00.000Z
2024-04-22AOpenNone1D§ 300 M/D LAW FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION AND LEGALIZE THE FOLLOWING ALTERATION OR RESTORE TO THE LEGAL CONDITION EXISTING PRIOR TO THE MAKING OF SAID ALTERATION SUSPENDED ACOUSTIC PANEL AT CEILING. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1D, 1st STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-22 21:23HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-04-16 17:39GENERALBELL/BUZZER/INTERCOMClosedHPD
2025-04-05 23:43HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-15 16:52HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2025-03-06 22:16HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1553 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39787212024-09-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-09-30Oath Violation Served (2024-09-30)
38888412023-01-09CLOSEDPlumbing: Defective/Leaking/Not Maintained2023-01-12Oath Violation Served (2023-01-13)
38264192021-12-28CLOSEDWall/Retaining Wall – Bulging/Cracked2022-02-09No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1553 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-301112023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-192002022-11-012023-10-31
2023-01-111002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-070002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-223302019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2018-01-26CompliancePassed
2017-12-07InitialFailed for Other R
2012-09-13InitialPassed
2012-06-05InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-3039126089MMIDWOOD EQUITIES LLCFEDERAL FST-100 BOILER=GAS PIOLIT IS NOT HARD PIPE TO REGULATOR+BODY DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPES MISSING AT SAFETY VALVES+CHIMNEY BASE IS 1/2 FULL;CORRECT VIOLATION+SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTIONRESOLVE500.0500.0
2023-01-1239077639JMIDWOOD EQUITIES LLCWORK WITHOUT PERMIT. AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN APARTMENT# 2K I OBSERVED NEW GAS VALVE. NO PERMIT ON DOB RECORDS TO PERFORM THIS WORK. GAS METER VALVE WAS LOCKED BY UTILITY., OBTAIN PERMITACTIVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 1553 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1553 Ocean Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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