# 854 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226

BBL 3051620034 · Block 5162 · Lot 34 · BIN 3118802  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/854-ocean-avenue-3051620034  
Last updated: 2026-11-03 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

Also recorded as: 852 Ocean Ave; 852-858 Ocean Ave

## Summary

854 Ocean Avenue (Brooklyn, NY 11226; tax lot BBL 3051620034) is a 41-unit elevator apartment building (building class D1: elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores), built around 1939, on a 10,000 sq ft lot zoned R7A. City tax records list the owner as 854 OCEAN REALTY LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated March 28, 2012 lists a price of $4,700,000. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $2,797,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows five active DOB violations, four open HPD violations and two OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were seven 311 requests in the past 12 months and 23 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “854 Ocean Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (BBL 3051620034)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/854-ocean-avenue-3051620034. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 0 |
| Active DOB violations | 5 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 4 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 2 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: 854 OCEAN REALTY LLC
- Building class: D1 – Elevator apartments, semi-fireproof, no stores
- Year built: 1939
- Floors: 6
- Units: 41 residential / 41 total
- Lot area: 10,000 sq ft · Building area: 42,030 sq ft
- Zoning: R7A
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-02

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $2,797,000, assessed value $1,258,650, tax class 2
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-03-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2012-03-28 from 854 OCEAN AVENUE LLC to 854 OCEAN REALTY LLC, stated price $4,700,000. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-06-26 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-06-26 from ZAS, MARILYN; SCHREIBER, PAUL to 854 OCEAN AVEUNE LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2001-01-17 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2001-01-17 from SCHREIBER, PAUL; ZAS, MARILYN to 36 KENILWORTH PL LLC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1986-12-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1986-12-22 from HOFFMAN INVESTORS CORP to ZAS, MARILYN; SCHREIBER, PAUL, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1980-12-30 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1980-12-30 from HOFFMANN PAUL; HOFFMANN GEORGE to HOFFMANN INVESTORS CORP, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-08-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-08-19 from GABROGEN INC to HOFFMAN PAUL; HOFFMAN GEORGE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1974-08-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1974-08-19 from HOFFMAN GEORGE; HOFFMAN PAUL to GABROGEN INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-08-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-08-21 from GABROGEN INC to HOFFMANN PAUL; HOFFMANN GEORGE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-06-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-06-09 from HOFFMANN GEORGE; HOFFMANN PAUL to GABROGEN INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-03-20 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321088657: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2015-03-20, expires 2016-03-19. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2015-03-17 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 321088657: Equipment work / Other / general construction. Issued 2015-03-17, expires 2015-06-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320482116: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 2012-05-23, expires 2013-05-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320482116: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 2012-05-23, expires 2013-05-23. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 2012-05-23 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320482116: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 2012-05-23, expires 2013-05-23. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-10-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (E-ELEVATOR ELEVATORREQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-08-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-05-02 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (BENCH-FAILURE TO BENCHMARK NONE): FAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-03-03 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2013 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-09-13 | open (False Certification) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 5C: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE UPPER SASH SPRING BALANCE AT 2ND WINDOW FROM SOUTH AT WEST IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT 5C, 5th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-04 | open (Notice Of Issuance Sent To Tenant) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1B: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING ,NORTH ,EAST ,WEST WALLS ( APPROXIMATELY 65 SQUARE FEET ) IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2019-10-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1B: § 27-2011 ADM CODE CLEANSE TO THE SATISFACTION OF THIS DEPARTMENT THE CERAMIC TILE SURFACE AND GROUTED JOINTS OF VISIBLE (MOLD) AT NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1B, 1st STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2001-08-21 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 6D: SECTION 27-2045, 2046 ADM CODE PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL SMOKE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH DEPARTMENT OF BUILDINGS RULES AND REGULATIONS MISSING 6 STY WEST CENTER APT 6D. LOCATED AT APT 6D. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-18 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Police Department: PUBLIC URINATION 1ST OFFENSE. Unpaid balance $75. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2020-01-02 | open (DOCKETED · IN VIOLATION) | OATH ticket from Fire Department Of Nyc: PERMITS. Unpaid balance $700. | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-13 | pending (NEW ISSUANCE) | OATH ticket from Sanitation Others: FAILURE TO CLEAN 18 INCHES INTO STREET. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3C): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-26 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-24 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-01-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3C): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-12-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water in the building. An occupant of the building confirmed heat and hot water had been restored when the Inspector attempted to conduct the inspection… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-27 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that number indicated that the condition was corrected. The complaint has been closed. Please submit a new service request with … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-23 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-21 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3B): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. HPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-15 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-07-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 1B): Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-12-22 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development responded to a complaint of no heat or hot water and was advised by a tenant in the building that heat and hot water had been restored. If the c… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-09-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 5C): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Door/Window – Window Frame. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2023-08-31 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 6E): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; General – Bell/Buzzer/Intercom; Appliance – Refrigerator. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |

Showing 15 of 30. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3051620034/complaints

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as 854 OCEAN REALTY LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2012-03-28 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2012-03-28). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (854 OCEAN REALTY LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Tefik Capani, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Gezim Capani (854 OCEAN REALTY LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Gezim Capani. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Shareholder Memet Capani, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-07-29 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Gezim Capani, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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