1038 Ocean Avenue,Brooklyn, NY 11226
57 Units
•Built in 1931
•6 Floors
•Rent Stabilized Units: Yes
Good Cause Eviction: Yes
Evictions: 5
Litigation History: Yes
1 Year Bedbug History: Yes
Pet Friendly: Unknown
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Renters Recommendations
-- of renters recommend this building
-- of renters approve of this owner
Reviews (1)
3.62 stars
Over 3 years ago
overcharge on rent according to rent history; allows smoking in public space
Former Tenant
Pros:
PROS very clean.
Cons:
The owner of the building refuses to do anything about homeless men wondering around in the building.
many people who live here have lived here for many, many years and pay low rents (under 1K/mo).
the owners of the buildings really WANT those people to move out so they can charge current rates for the rentals.
It is illegal to smoke in public spaces in residential buildings in new york.
however, the owners of building allows smoking of whatever the non-tenant is smoking in the halls. this is dangerous because the person can start a fire and burn down the building; because second-hand smoke is a hazard to everyone's health; because the second-hand smoke enters individual apartments and causes health issues; because someone has an oxygen take on the first floor and open flames present a greater danger!
police say it is the owner's problem.
The owners and managers do nothing. or, at least, this has been going on (and more) since SEPT2021.
The heat is so high in the winter, it is hard to breathe.
the door on this apartment doesn't fit so the smoke fills the apartment BUT also, dust from outside and whatever else! it's like being in a restaurant kitchen sometimes!
many people who live here have lived here for many, many years and pay low rents (under 1K/mo).
the owners of the buildings really WANT those people to move out so they can charge current rates for the rentals.
It is illegal to smoke in public spaces in residential buildings in new york.
however, the owners of building allows smoking of whatever the non-tenant is smoking in the halls. this is dangerous because the person can start a fire and burn down the building; because second-hand smoke is a hazard to everyone's health; because the second-hand smoke enters individual apartments and causes health issues; because someone has an oxygen take on the first floor and open flames present a greater danger!
police say it is the owner's problem.
The owners and managers do nothing. or, at least, this has been going on (and more) since SEPT2021.
The heat is so high in the winter, it is hard to breathe.
the door on this apartment doesn't fit so the smoke fills the apartment BUT also, dust from outside and whatever else! it's like being in a restaurant kitchen sometimes!
Advice to owner:
my advice is follow new york laws!
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Rents and Deposits
-- of renters received their security deposits back
It dummy text been reported if this building dummy electronic rent payments.
Open Violations
Only open violations from the last 10 years.
Data last updated 14 hours ago.
The average number of violations per unit at 1038 Ocean Avenue is worse than the city .
BUILDING AVERAGE:
1.31 violations per unit
NEW YORK CITY AVERAGE:
0.81 violation per unit
Non-hazardous
8
class A
i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building, unlawful keeping of animals
MOST RECENT:
Aug 05, 2023: § 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation metal riser pipe at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt b41, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
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Hazardous
50
class B
i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways
MOST RECENT:
Aug 20, 2025: § 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood doors at upper cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
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Immediately hazardous
17
class C
i.e. rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts
MOST RECENT:
May 14, 2025: hmc adm code: § 27-2017.4 abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt b1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south , section ''west''
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Missing information/filings
0
class I
Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings
MOST RECENT:
No violation found...
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Property Owners and Associates
D
David Winiarsky
3.6(1)
Officer•
1 Property•57 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
O
1038 Ocean Properties LLC
3.6(1)
Corporate Owner•
2 Properties•57 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 5
D
David Winiarski
2.8(4)
Shareholder•
25 Properties•674 UnitsLitigation History: Yes
Evictions: 62
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