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1685 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230

1
DOB Complaints
20
311 Housing Calls
8
Housing Violations
1
Permits

Risk Assessment

78
Low Risk

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

Our AI predicts there is a 78% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 1685 Ocean Avenue

The 89-unit, 6-story residential building at 1685 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, owned by Ronald Katz and constructed in 1937, has experienced several recurring maintenance issues, particularly regarding building-wide heating and hot water systems. Most notably, there were three documented instances of heat/hot water complaints in 2024 (January, April, and November) where tenants reported lack of service, though HPD inspections confirmed restoration of service in each case.

The property has also faced multiple plumbing and maintenance challenges, with several water leak complaints (including slow leaks and damp spots) reported between February and April 2024, and various issues with appliances, wall conditions, and unsanitary conditions including pests. The building underwent a significant HPD inspection in March 2024, resulting in several Class A and Class C violations related to safety and maintenance requirements, including the need to post emergency notices, maintain self-closing doors, and address various fire safety requirements.

Elevator maintenance received particular attention in 2023, with violations issued for brake maintenance and related safety concerns, though these were subsequently resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring infrastructure issues, particularly with the heating system, though no bedbug infestations have been reported in the past three years, with the last known case occurring in 2020 affecting four units. Recent emergency repairs in April 2025 included work on ceiling paint, door/window issues, and a water leak problem, suggesting ongoing maintenance needs are being addressed through emergency response protocols.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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1685 Ocean Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

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

Building Characteristics

Total units 89
Year built 1937
Total area 106392 sq ft
Floors 6
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

1
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
8
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
20
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.
4
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
0
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
1
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 2002 Avenue L, New York, NY 11230
  • 2004 Avenue L, New York, NY 11230
  • 2006 Avenue L, New York, NY 11230
  • 2008 Avenue L, New York, NY 11230
  • 2010 Avenue L, New York, NY 11230
  • 1685 Ocean Ave, New York, NY 11230

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1685 Ocean Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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1685 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 1685 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
2025-04-152025-04-25Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-04-25Unsanitary Condition-MoldEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-04-25Paint/plaster-CeilingEmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-04-25Water Leak-Slow LeakNon EmergencyCLOSE
2025-04-152025-04-25Door/window-Window PaneEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 1685 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
2024-03-20CCloseNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2024-03-28T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2053 ADM CODE POST SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY BEARING NAME, ADDRESS INCLUDING APARTMENT NUMBER IF ANY, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER OF SUPERINTENDENT, JANITOR OR HOUSEKEEPER. AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-20ACloseNoneNone§ 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 AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
2024-03-20ACloseNoneNone§ 27-2005 HMC: POST, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AND MAINTAIN A NOTICE IN A COMMON AREA OF THE BUILDING REGARDING THE PROCEDURES THAT SHOULD BE FOLLOWED WHEN A GAS LEAK IS SUSPECTED AT LOBBY, 1st STORY2024-04-17T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-11-04 17:58HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-04-04 09:23HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-04-04 07:09HEAT/HOT WATERENTIRE BUILDINGClosedHPD
2024-02-28 07:52APPLIANCEREFRIGERATORClosedHPD
2024-02-28 07:52UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 1685 Ocean Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38972982023-03-16CLOSEDElevator: Multiple Devices on Property2023-03-16Oath Violation Served (2023-03-16)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 1685 Ocean Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-04-22V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2022)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-13
2022-08-21V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2021)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-13
2021-09-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB BY MIDTOWN ELEVATOR CO. INC. ON 4/20/23 SLAVTAORE RIGNOLA CERT#232023-06-05
2021-09-24V*-DOB VIOLATION - ResolvedPPN203 AOC SUB BY MIDTOWN ELEVTAOR CO. INC. ON 4/20/23 SALVATORE RIGNOLA CERT#232023-06-05
2021-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO SUBMIT AN EER PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-308.4 - MULTIPLE YEARS (2020)EER SUBMITTED2023-11-13
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 1685 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 1685 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
2023-12-130002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-010002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-170002020-11-012021-10-31
2020-12-214402019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 1685 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 1685 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 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-03-1639081539YOXFORD REALTY OF NEWYORKPERFORM BRAKE MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDE BRAKE TAG WITH DATE ENTERED IN FULL MM/DD/YEAR., PROVIDE MAINTENANCE LOG BOOK FOR YEAR 2023., PROVIDE MOTOR ROOM LIGHT GUARD., SREVICE AND TAG MOTOR ROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHER.RESOLVE312.00.0
2023-03-1639081540LOXFORD REALTY OF NEWYORKPERFORM BRAKE MAINTENANCE AND PROVIDE BRAKE TAG WITH DATE ENTERED IN FULL MM/DD/YEAR., SECURE MOTOR ROOM DOOR SIGN., SERVICE AND TAG MOTOR ROOM FIRE EXTINGUISHER.RESOLVE312.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 1685 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 1685 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 1685 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 1685 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
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 1685 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 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 1685 Ocean Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 1685 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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