1641 Ocean Avenue
1641 Ocean Avenue in Midwood, Brooklyn, has 33 open HPD violations, 11 of them class C, and 112 of 113 units are rent-stabilized, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: C (71/100).
Multi-family elevator · 113 units · Built 1926
StreetSpy grade: C (Fair, 71/100)
- 11 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.
- 4 heat or hot water complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- 112 of 113 units are rent-stabilized; 1 on the 2007 tax bill.
More open violations per unit than 5 in 10 Brooklyn buildings this size.
- Repairs: Medium (33 open, 11 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: 4 complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (Owner reported none, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (1 open DOB violation), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Through Sep 1, 2027, records as of Oct 3, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
33 open violations: 11 class C (immediately hazardous), 21 class B, 1 class A. 19 issued in the last 12 months. 138 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2009-09-24. Newest violation issued 2026-04-27.
5 closed in the last 90 days. Median 153 days from issue to close for the 17 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: Lead paint hazard, 5th floor. , 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 E20, 5th STORY, 11th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt E20), issued 2026-03-25. HPD violation 18739563
- Class C: Missing window guards, throughout the apartment, 5th floor. HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 5; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 3; IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT E20, 5th STORY, 11th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt E20), issued 2018-11-05. HPD violation 12737160
- Class C: No hot water, kitchen, 1st floor. PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT A11, 1st STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt A11), issued 2016-03-01. HPD violation 11133053
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st room from the east, 6th floor. - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PRESUMED LEAD PAINT THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY ?11-06(B)(2) CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST AT NORTH LOCATED AT APT F6, 6th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt F6), issued 2016-02-10. HPD violation 11108726
- Class C: Missing window guards, throughout the apartment, 6th floor. SECTION 27-2043.1 HMC INSTALL THE MISSING OR REPAIR/REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE WINDOW GUARD(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SPECIFICATIONS OF THE NEW YORK CITY HEALTH CODE SECTION 24 RCNY CHAPTER 12. WG TO INSTALL = 6; WG TO REPLACE = 0; WG TO REPAIR = 0;MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F6, 6th STORY, 6th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt F6), issued 2016-02-08. HPD violation 11105255
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect, 2nd floor. SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING DOUBLE CYLINDEY KEY OPERATED LOCK ON APARTMENT ENT. DOOR. LOCATED AT APT B12, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST (apt B12), issued 2011-02-04. HPD violation 8795579
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, 1st window frame from the west, north wall, bathroom, 4th floor. - 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 EAST AT SOUTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 7D, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 7D), issued 2010-03-24. HPD violation 8340363
- Class C: Lead paint hazard, west wall, foyer, 4th floor. - 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 SOUTH AT WEST WALL IN THE FOYER LOCATED AT APT 7D, 4th STORY, 7th APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST (apt 7D), issued 2010-03-24. HPD violation 8340361
311 housing complaints
10 in the last 12 months, 43 in 5 years. Most common: Heat/Hot Water (4), Unsanitary Condition (3), Paint/Plaster (2), Water Leak (1).
Bedbugs
The owner reported 0 infested units in the last 3 years of filings. 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 0 infested units
- 2024: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2023: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2022: Owner reported 0 infested units
- 2021: Owner reported 0 infested units
Buildings department (DOB)
1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation issued before 2000. 6 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
1 executed evictions in the last 3 years (4 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
112 of 113 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: 112 in 2024, 1 in 2007. Source: DOF tax bills for 2007 and 2024; years with no bill on file are left out.
Owner and management
Owner: KARA REALTY CO. LLC. Head officer: JOSEPH HERTZ. Managing agent: Kara Realty Co. LLC. This owner has 3 buildings on record, 1 graded D or F. See the full portfolio.
Last HPD registration Jun 29, 2026, valid through Sep 1, 2027.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3076200014, HPD building ID 347255. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Avenue M (Q), 7 min walk
- Avenue J (Q), 7 min walk
- Avenue H (Q), 12 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 33 open (11 class C, 21 class B, 1 class A). 4 rent-impairing | −23 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | 10 | −3 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | 1 | −3 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | 1 open DOB violation, a Local Law violation 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.