Brooklyn · Block 5123 · Lot 31 · 11226

708 Ocean Avenue

4 floors · 41 apartments · 50,960 sq ft · built 1913 · class C1 · owner of record: 708-716 Ocean Community

32open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
3HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
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RequirementDueStatus
Annual property registration Applies
HPD registration · September 1 each year
What this is

Residential buildings with three or more units, and one- and two-family homes the owner doesn't occupy, register with HPD every year ($13 fee). An unregistered building can't start a nonpayment case in Housing Court and faces civil penalties. Agency page

OverdueRegistration expired 2026-09-01
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Bedbug annual filing Applies
Local Law 69 · December 1 to 31 each year
What this is

Owners of multiple dwellings file their bedbug infestation history for the prior year with HPD and post or distribute it to tenants. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 67 days
Annual
Annual notice: window guards and lead paint Applies
HPD / Health Code · January 1 to 16 each year
What this is

Deliver the annual notice to every unit asking whether a child lives there (window guards for children 10 and under; lead paint for children under 6 in pre-1960 buildings), then follow up on units that don't return it by mid-February. Agency page

Jan 16, 2027
in 83 days
Annual
Energy and water benchmarking Likely applies
Local Law 84 · May 1 each year
What this is

Buildings over 25,000 sq ft (this lot shows 50,960 sq ft) report energy and water use for the prior calendar year through ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager. The city's Covered Buildings List is the final word on which buildings must file. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 188 days
Annual filing
Building emissions report Likely applies
Local Law 97 · May 1 each year (extensions available)
What this is

Covered buildings file an annual greenhouse gas emissions report certified by a registered design professional. Buildings over their emissions limit owe penalties, so it pays to check early. Agency page

May 1, 2027
in 188 days
Annual filing
Gas piping inspection (2027 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2027
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 14 is on the 2027 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2027
in 432 days
Next cycle year 2027
Energy audit and retro-commissioning (2033) Likely applies
Local Law 87 · Calendar year 2033
What this is

Buildings over 50,000 sq ft file an Energy Efficiency Report every ten years, in the year whose last digit matches the last digit of the tax block (block 5123). Agency page

Dec 31, 2033
in 2624 days
Next due 2033
Annual boiler inspection (1 boiler) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-06-18 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (0)

None open.

DOB (3)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 1, 2012FAILURE TO BENCHMARK
FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Aug 16, 1993LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

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DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (2)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 31, 2025Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 1, Sub-cycle D (premises is in Community District 14)
Active
Jan 1, 2012Benchmarking - LL84 FTF-EN-BENCH
Active
HPD (27) · C 3 · B 20 · A 4
IssuedClassViolationCorrect by
Jan 26, 2024CApt 34 · § 27-2056.7 ADM CODE: CORRECT FAILURE TO PROVIDE TO THE DEPARTMENT WITHIN 45 DAYS OF DEMAND ALL RECORDS REQUIRED TO BE MAINTAINED BY OWNER PURSUANT TO LOCAL LAW 1 OF 2004 RELATED TO LEAD-BASED PAINT NOTICES, INSPECTIONS AND REMEDIATION/ABATEMENT ACTIVITIES.Jan 30, 2024
Jan 26, 2024CApt 34 · § 27-2056.4 ADM CODE- CORRECT FAILURE TO NOTIFY OCCUPANTS AND/OR TO INVESTIGATE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARDS.Jan 30, 2024
Sep 23, 2020AApt 25 · § 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 SHEETROCK AND STUDS ERECTED FROM FLOOR TO CEILING CREATING EXTRA ROOM IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT EAST LOCATED AT APT 25, 1st STORY, 1st Dec 27, 2020
Aug 10, 2020CApt 3 · HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WESTSep 5, 2020
Jun 10, 2008BApt 32 · D26-10.01, 10.05 ADM CODE ARRANGE AND MAKE SELF-CLOSING THE DOORS ENTRANCE TO 3 STY WEST REAR CENTER APT 32. LOCATED AT APT 32Jul 15, 2008
Jun 10, 2008BApt 23 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE BURNERS GAS RANGE 1 STY WEST CENTER APT 23 KITCHEN. LOCATED AT APT 23Jul 15, 2008
Jun 10, 2008BApt 23 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES THRU OUT 1 STY WEST CENTER APT 23. LOCATED AT APT 23Jul 15, 2008
Jun 10, 2008AD26-10.01 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING NORTH COURT.Sep 13, 2008
Jun 10, 2008BApt 28 · § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28. , SECTION '' ''Jul 15, 2008
Jul 28, 2006AApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT ENTRANCE DOOR SOUTHWEST ROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Nov 24, 2006
Jul 28, 2006AApt 28 · § 27-2013 ADM CODE PAINT WITH LIGHT COLORED PAINT TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT WALLS CEILINGS & WOODWORK THRU OUT 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Nov 24, 2006
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE MOLDING OVER WINDOW EAST ROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GROUT TILES WALL FLOOR & AROUND BATHTUB BATHROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTER CEILING BATHROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF CONCEALED WATER LEAK CEILINGS BATHROOM NORTHWEST & 1 FROM EAST ROOMS 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE DOOR SADDLE BATHROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE & WALL SWITCH EAST ROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR KITCHEN SOUTHWEST ROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2018 ADM CODE ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE COUNTER BALANCE SPRING WINDOW 1 FROM EAST ROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 LOCATED AT APT 28Oct 13, 1997
Aug 26, 1997B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKSET ENTRANCE DOOR SOUTHWEST ROOM & BATHROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST PAT 28Oct 13, 1997
Oct 29, 1996BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD AT KITCHEN FLOOR 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28 , SECTION '' ''Dec 16, 1996
Jul 28, 1992BApt 22 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD FLOOR KITCHEN 1 STY SOUTHWEST APT 22. LOCATED AT APT 22Sep 14, 1992
Jul 28, 1992BApt 25 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING ESCUTCHEON PLATES THRU OUT 1 STY NORTH APT 25. LOCATED AT APT 25Sep 14, 1992
Jul 28, 1992B§ 27-2005 ADM CODE REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING STRAINER AT DRAIN NORTH FIRE PASSAGE.Sep 14, 1992
Jul 28, 1992BApt 28 · § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY SECURE THE LOOSE SADDLE AT ENTRANCE TO BATHROOM 2 STY NORTHWEST APT 28. LOCATED AT APT 28Sep 14, 1992

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City records as of Oct 25, 2026, 12:47 PM ET. BBL 3051230031.

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