1439 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn is a residential building in Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York City. Based on NYC Open Data, this building has received 159 complaints in the last 12 months and currently has 39 open HPD violations, earning a Violation Severity Grade of F. This places it among the most poorly maintained buildings in Brooklyn. Complaint volume has increased compared to the prior year.

Data last synced: June 19, 2026 — updated daily from NYC Open Data

Is 1439 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn Safe to Rent?

📍 Flatbush, Brooklyn 🔨 Built 1922 🏢 72 units 🏷️ Class D1
Residential
CRITICAL RISK

Safety Rating: Immediately hazardous — Immediately hazardous violations — serious concerns.

311 Complaint Summary

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⚠️ Complaints are up 15% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 2 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
61(39%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
53(34%)
PAINT/PLASTER
25(16%)
PLUMBING
6(4%)
WATER LEAK
4(3%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
4(3%)
GENERAL
3(2%)
DOOR/WINDOW
2(1%)
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HPD Housing Violations

9 Class A
12 Class B
18 Class C
Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2026-03-06

Violation ID: #18700484

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 10 SQUARE FEET AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2026-03-06

Violation ID: #18700478

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2026-03-06

Violation ID: #18700496

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR CEILING, NORTH AND WEST WALLS IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class A § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT 1st RADIATOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-03-02

Violation ID: #18680649

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE PAINT METAL IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPT. REGULATION AT 1st RADIATOR FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-03-02

Violation ID: #18680650

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT AT WEST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-03-02

Violation ID: #18686218

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE KITCHEN , THE 2nd ROOM FROM EAST AT SOUTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-09

Violation ID: #18630243

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... (LESS THAN 10 SQ FT) ON NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-09

Violation ID: #18630248

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... (LESS THAN 10 SQ FT) ON NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class A § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179179

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT ALL PEELING PAINT SURFACES IN THE BATHROOM , THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT F12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2026-03-06

Violation ID: #18700477

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR SOUTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-03-02

Violation ID: #18680653

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BASE CABINET AT WASHBASIN IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-09

Violation ID: #18630242

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK OVER WEST WALL IN THE 2nd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-09

Violation ID: #18630245

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL NEAR STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-09

Violation ID: #18630246

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-09T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE NORTH WALL NEAR STEAM RISER IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-04

Violation ID: #18616812

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE ROOF SO THAT IT WILL NOT LEAK ABOVE THE CEILING. IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING,EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-04

Violation ID: #18616813

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING,EAST AND SOUTH WALLS IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-11-05

Violation ID: #18358304

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-05T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT EAST WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT F12, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
2025-10-19

Violation ID: #18311008

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''
2025-10-19

Violation ID: #18311010

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE SPRING BALANCE AT UPPER SASH WINDOW IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT A4, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT PROTRUDING MORE THAN 4 INCHES AT BALCONY, 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY
2025-08-27

Violation ID: #18189499

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF AIR CONDITIONER UNIT PROTRUDING MORE THAN 4 INCHES AT BALCONY, 1ST STACK FROM NORTH AT WEST BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE, 3rd STORY

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 2 SQ.FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17085441 ISSUED 01-JUL-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
2024-07-01

Violation ID: #17399837

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-07-01T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... LESS THAN 2 SQ.FT IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH ORIGINAL VIOLATION 17085441 ISSUED 01-JUL-24 HAS BEEN UPGRADED TO CLASS B PER ADMINISTRATIVE CODE §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2026-03-06

Violation ID: #18700374

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2026-03-02

Violation ID: #18686220

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-02T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD-PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE AND EITHER TESTED INCONCLUSIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AT 0.5MG/CM2 OR TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT ON A METAL OR CERAMIC SUBSTRATE AS SET FORTH IN (28 RCNY §11-07(b)) USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(b)(2). EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT F10, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2026-02-04

Violation ID: #18616814

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-02-04T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F2, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-16

Violation ID: #18314351

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-16

Violation ID: #18314352

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-16

Violation ID: #18314350

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) EAST WALL, WEST WALL IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-16

Violation ID: #18314349

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-10-16

Violation ID: #18314347

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-16T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT C1, 3rd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SQ FT OF UNKEYED PLASTER AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E11, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''
2025-10-08

Violation ID: #18287075

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-10-08T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR APPROXIMATELY 15 SQ FT OF UNKEYED PLASTER AT THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E11, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''SOUTH''

Class C § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179592

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.7, 27-2056.8, 27-2056.9 ADM CODE -CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY PERFORMING ACTIVITIES NECESSARY TO ABATE TESTED LEAD-BASED PAINT FROM REQUIRED WINDOW AND/OR DOOR FRICTION SURFACES FOR APARTMENT AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE, POSITIVE LEAD-BASED PAINT IN AN APARTMENT WITH A CHILD UNDER SIX LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, CEILING, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179180

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, CEILING, 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL, SOUTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179181

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT EAST WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR, 1st CLOSET FROM SOUTH AT WEST WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179182

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT SOUTH WALL, 1st CLOSET FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL DOOR FRAME IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-08-19

Violation ID: #18179183

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-19T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) BASEBOARD AT NORTH WALL, BASEBOARD AT WEST WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT E12, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''
2025-07-14

Violation ID: #18085840

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''
2025-07-14

Violation ID: #18085841

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-07-14T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B2, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E3, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2025-05-20

Violation ID: #17907660

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E3, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E3, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH
2025-05-20

Violation ID: #17907661

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-20T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E3, 5th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT NORTH

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Violation History & Landlord Accountability

F
Violation Severity
39 Open Violations
9 Class A
12 Class B
18 Class C

High volume of immediately hazardous open violations.

Score: 39.1/100 · Based on current open violations. Higher Class C violations = lower score.

First violation on record: 2024-07-01 · Most recent: 2026-03-06

A Few/no Class C  ·  B Limited Class C  ·  C Multiple Class C  ·  D Significant  ·  F High hazard load

Neighborhood Comparison

How 1439 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn compares to other tracked buildings in Flatbush in the last 12 months.

3
Average building in Flatbush
159
This building
1
NYC Average
📊 That's 53.0× the Flatbush average · top 11% most-complained in neighborhood

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What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has a high number of unresolved Class C violations — the most serious HPD category. With 18 Class C violations currently open and 159 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of June 19, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data last updated: June 19, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 159 complaints and 18 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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About This Data

Complaint data is sourced from the NYC 311 Service Requests dataset (NYC Open Data). Violation data is from the HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations dataset. Building info is based on NYC PLUTO by NYC Department of City Planning.

All records are public-domain municipal data provided as-is. Updated daily. Last verified: June 19, 2026.