99 Ocean Avenue
99 Ocean Avenue in Prospect Lefferts Gardens, Brooklyn, has 31 open HPD violations, 14 of them class C, and 83 of 82 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 25, 2026. StreetSpy grade: F (48/100).
Mixed residential & commercial · 82 units · Built 1925
StreetSpy grade: F (Severe, 48/100)
- 14 immediately hazardous violations open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- 4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a.
- 47 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 83 of 82 units are rent-stabilized; 82 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 6 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (31 open, 14 class C), records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 47 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: High (11 infested units, 3 yr, re-infested), records as of Oct 27, 2026
- Safety: Clear (4 open DOB violations), records as of Oct 23, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
31 open violations: 14 class C (immediately hazardous), 13 class B, 4 class A. 10 issued in the last 12 months. 125 on record. Oldest open violation issued 1985-01-07. Newest violation issued 2025-12-08.
0 closed in the last 90 days. Median 76 days from issue to close for the 10 violations closed in the last 12 months.
4 open violations are classified rent-impairing under NY Multiple Dwelling Law section 302-a. Section 302-a; NY Courts guidance on getting repairs.
- Class C: No heat / heating defect, throughout the apartment, 4th floor. PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 4K, 4th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH , SECTION ''EAST'' (apt 4K), issued 2021-01-28. HPD violation 14005748
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 2nd floor. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AT APT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2H), issued 2016-10-24. HPD violation 11444732
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 2nd floor. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING A LOCKABLE SLIDE BOLT AT APT ENTRANCE DOOR LOCATED AT APT 2H, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH (apt 2H), issued 2016-05-02. HPD violation 11218233
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING WALLS AND WOOD TRIMS NORTHEAST ROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 1C ER1 96006200. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1C), issued 1996-04-02. HPD violation 1926554
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, bathroom. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR BROKEN PLASTER CEILING WALLS AND RISER BATHROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 1C ER1 96006200. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1C), issued 1996-04-02. HPD violation 1926551
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, private hall. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING WALLS AND WOOD TRIM PRIVATE HALL 1 STY SOUTH APT 1C ER1 96006200. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1C), issued 1996-04-02. HPD violation 1926550
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT AND OR BROKEN PLASTER CEILING AND WOOD TRIMS NORTHWEST ROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 1C TUCKER 856 7646 ER1 96006200. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1C), issued 1996-04-02. HPD violation 1926549
- Class C: Lead paint hazard. REMOVE OR COVER IN A MANNER APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT THE PEELING LEAD PAINT CEILING WALLS AND WOOD TRIM SOUTHWEST ROOM 1 STY SOUTH APT 1C ER1 96006200. , SECTION '' '' (apt 1C), issued 1996-04-02. HPD violation 1926552
311 housing complaints
47 in the last 12 months, 104 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (47).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 11 infested units in the last 3 years, including re-infestations. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: Owner reported 5 infested, 83 treated, 1 re-infested
- 2024: Owner reported 6 infested, 166 treated, 4 re-infested
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 3 infested, 83 treated, 0 re-infested
- 2021: Owner reported 3 infested, 3 treated, 0 re-infested
Buildings department (DOB)
4 open DOB violations, all 4 Local Law violations issued before 2000. 13 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (1 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
83 of 82 units rent-stabilized as of 2024. Stabilized renewals: 0% for one year and 0% for two years under RGB Order #58 (Oct 1, 2026 to Sep 30, 2027).
Rent-stabilized units on city tax bills: 83 in 2024, 82 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: 99 OCEAN EMPIRE LLC. Head officer: IVONA HERTZ. Managing agent: 99 Ocean Empire LLC. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3050240001, HPD building ID 347832. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Prospect Park (B, Q, S), 1 min walk
- Parkside Av (Q), 8 min walk
- Sterling St (2, 5), 13 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 31 open (14 class C, 13 class B, 4 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 47 | −14 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | 11 infested units, re-infested | −15 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 4 open DOB violations, all 4 Local Law violations issued before 2000 | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC HPD Property Registration. Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.