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1517 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

4
DOB Complaints
105
311 Housing Calls
205
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

61
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 61% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1517 Ocean Avenue

1517 Ocean Avenue is a 45-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement built in 1925 and currently owned by Leroy Forde. The building has experienced several significant issues recently, particularly in early 2025, with multiple complaints regarding heat and hot water outages, which were primarily resolved through restoration of service during HPD inspections. There have been recurring concerns about unsanitary conditions, including mold (with two separate complaints in early 2025) and water leaks.

The building's safety features also require attention, with a documented issue of broken or missing window guards in January 2025. The property has a history of maintenance challenges that continue to persist, as evidenced by violations issued in September 2024 requiring repairs to address mice infestation, mold, and issues with carbon monoxide detectors in apartments A6 and D11, as well as multiple violations in C11 concerning smoke detectors and various structural repairs. The building underwent several inspections in 2024 due to structural stability concerns, with violations served regarding a defective/inoperative boiler system, though some of these issues have been resolved through penalties.

A significant maintenance concern was documented in February 2024 regarding the bathroom ceiling structure in apartment A6, which was found to be in disrepair with sagging wood. While the building has encountered sporadic pest management issues, with documented bedbug infestations in 2020-2021 and 2022-2023, recent records from December 2023 through December 2024 show no reported infestations. The property has passed rodent inspections in both 2011 and 2015, suggesting some progress in pest management. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of recurring issues with basic services and safety systems, though many violations have been addressed through official channels, often following tenant complaints.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1517 Ocean Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 45
Year built 1925
Total area 38500 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
205
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
105
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
19
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
5
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 1505 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
  • 1507 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
  • 1509 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
  • 1511 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
  • 1513 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230
  • 1515 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230

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1517 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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1517 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 1517 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
2025-02-272025-03-13Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-302025-02-10Safety-Window Guard Broken/missingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-312025-02-10Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-312025-02-10Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-01-302025-02-02Heat/hot Water-Entire BuildingEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1517 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
2024-09-18BCloseNoneD11§ 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D11, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18BCloseNoneD11§ 27-2046.1 HMC: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE(S). DEFECTIVE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D11, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-10-10T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18CCloseNoneA6HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT A6, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2024-10-15T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-18ACloseNoneA6§ 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THEN 10 SQ FT AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A6, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTHNone
2024-07-09BCloseNoneC11§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C11, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2024-08-29T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-02-27 13:57UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-01-31 10:50WATER LEAKSLOW LEAKClosedHPD
2025-01-31 10:50UNSANITARY CONDITIONMOLDClosedHPD
2025-01-30 18:04HEAT/HOT WATERAPARTMENT ONLYClosedHPD
2025-01-30 17:54SAFETYWINDOW GUARD BROKEN/MISSINGClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1517 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39787572024-09-30CLOSEDBoiler: Defective/Inoperative/No Permit2024-09-30Oath Violation Served (2024-09-30)
39467792024-02-08CLOSEDBuilding Under Structural Monitoring2024-02-08N1 (2024-02-08)
39465472024-02-07CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-02-08Oath Violation Served (2024-02-08)
39444322024-01-22CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2024-01-23Oath Violation Served (2024-01-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1517 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-02-08V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEAT TIME OF INSPECTION IN APT A6, BATHROOM CEILING STRUCTURE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, SAGGING WOOD ROTTED.
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1517 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 1517 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
2024-12-030002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-260002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-071102021-11-012022-10-31
2022-11-291102020-11-012021-10-31
2021-12-060002020-11-012021-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2015-05-20InitialPassed
2011-04-26InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1517 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 1517 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)
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2024-09-3039126126MPICASSO MOON 72 LLC 1ROCKMILLS MP-80 BOILER=BODY DRAIN DISCHARGE PIPE MISSING@SAFETY VALVE+VENT LIMITER MISSING IN GAS PIOLIT REGULATOR+CHIMNEY BASE 1/2 FULL+NO FRESH AIR IN GAS METER ROOM;CORRECT VIOLATION+SUBMIT CERTIFICATE OF CORESOLVE250.00.0
2024-02-0839105599JPICASSO MOON 72 LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION IN APT A6, BATHROOM CEILING STRUCTURE IN STATE OF DISREPAIR, SAGGING WOOD ROTTED., REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE1250.00.0
2024-01-2339104060LPICASSO MOON 72 LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLIANT MANNER. OBSERVED IN APT#6A PAINT CHIPPING AND BUBBLING BECAUSE OF WATER DAMAGE FROM ABOVE APARTMENT ALSO PLASTER MISSING AROUND BATHROOM DOOR AND CEILING., REPAIRRESOLVE1250.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1517 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 1517 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 1517 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 1517 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 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1517 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.

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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1517 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1517 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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