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1609 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1
DOB Complaints
51
311 Housing Calls
46
Housing Violations
4
Permits

Risk Assessment

71
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 71% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1609 Ocean Avenue

The 4-story, 39-unit New Law Tenement at 1609 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, owned by Dov Rakower, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years, with the most significant cluster of problems occurring between April and June 2025. Multiple Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) complaints were logged during this period, including issues with water leaks, paint/plaster problems (affecting walls and ceilings), general maintenance concerns regarding the janitorial/super services, and door-related issues. Notably, violations were issued in April 2025 regarding paint/plaster conditions, indicating an ongoing maintenance compliance requirement for the property owner.

The building has documented maintenance history showing recurring issues with various building systems and tenant services. In 2024, there were violations related to self-closing doors and inspection certificate placement, while the fourth-floor apartment (4C) required multiple repairs according to February 2023 violations, including bathtub repair, mold remediation, and water leak fixes in the bathroom. The property has shown consistent compliance with bedbug reporting requirements, with no reported infestations or eradications between 2020 and 2024.

Rodent inspections conducted in 2017 and 2020 resulted in passing grades, and the building has maintained an active record of permit applications and issuances for various maintenance work between 2018 and 2019. The building's recent inspection and violation history suggest ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly regarding water-related issues, surface conditions, and entryway security features. While many historical violations have been closed, several current issues (as of 2025) still require resolution according to HPD records. The property has demonstrated compliance with bedbug and rodent inspection requirements, though the frequency of paint/plaster and general maintenance complaints indicates repeated building system attention is needed.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1609 Ocean Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 39
Year built 1926
Total area 30800 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
46
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
51
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
2
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
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Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
4
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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1609 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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Landlord Court Records

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1609 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 1609 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
2025-04-262025-06-10General-Janitor/superNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-05-292025-06-01Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-282025-05-02Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-03-212025-05-02Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-252025-04-30Paint/plaster-WallNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1609 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
2024-09-24ACloseNoneNone§ 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-12-25T00:00:00.000Z
2024-09-12CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 27-2007, 27-2041.1 HMC, §238, § 309; § 107 (2) ( C) MDL AND 28 RCNY §25-171: REPLACE OR REPAIR THE SELF-CLOSING DOORS THAT IS MISSING OR DEFECTIVE HINGES AT DOOR LEADING TO REAR COURT AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2024-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
2023-07-10BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF PLEXIGLASS INSTALLED AT GLASS PANELS AT BLDG ENTRANCE DOOR , 1st STORY2024-10-14T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-15BCloseNone4C§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR ALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-15BCloseNone4C§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 4C, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH2023-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-05-29 14:04DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2025-04-26 14:43GENERALJANITOR/SUPERClosedHPD
2025-04-26 14:40WATER LEAKHEAVY FLOWClosedHPD
2025-04-26 14:40PAINT/PLASTERCEILINGClosedHPD
2025-04-25 11:15PAINT/PLASTERWALLClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1609 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
37459762020-03-09CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2020-03-05No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2020-03-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1609 Ocean Avenue.

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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1609 Ocean Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 1609 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
2024-12-060002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-210002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-060002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-04-090002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2020-07-27InitialPassed
2017-05-24InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1609 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 1609 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 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2018-01-2835283616Z1532-1609 OCEAN AVE LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35297318H ISSUED ON 12/01/17 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1 & 1RCNY 102-01. NO PERMIT OR APPLICATION FILED TO CORRECT VIOLATING CONDITION.RESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1609 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 1609 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 1609 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 1609 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 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1609 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 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1609 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1609 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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