Violations at 188 Rochester Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213 · BBL 3-01367-0022 · Back to the property
HPD housing violations
No HPD violations on record
DOB building violations
30 DOB violations, newest first.
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Elevator affirmation of correction elevatorrequired
Vio issued to elevator - fail to correct defects on 2016 cat 1 insp/tst
Jan 26, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Jun 25, 2013
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
May 9, 2012
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Apr 29, 2011
Dob violation - resolved - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Vcat1-elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Oct 8, 2010
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 27, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 2, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Oct 1, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Nov 19, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Apr 21, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 21, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Feb 19, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 8, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatoroptional
Ll1081-local law 10/81 - elevator elevatoroptional
Mar 10, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations
The newest 50 of 92 ECB violations. The city keeps the complete history.
- Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at 1st fl exit 5/auditorium 3rd fl stair a-3 4th fl stair b-4 5th fl hallway smoke door near rm 510 doors are in disrepair/racked.rem:repair and/or re
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue ecb#35691736x failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381.noted:at 1st fl auditorium,cafeteria 2nd fl gym emerg
Mar 23, 2026 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Exit door not self-closing. noted: at the rear of the auditorium the door on the left, exit 6 the door on the left and right. all these doors were not closing properly. remedy: repair/replace door.
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: illumination for exits, exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1; 27-381. noted: in the gymnasium on the second floor six lights, entrance to the
Apr 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Reissue #35636289l failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at bulkhead stair c water penetration through wall.bulkhead leads to fan room at roof.remedy:repair and/or replace.
Jan 11, 2023 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35555981n failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner noted:@bulkhead stairc hall showing signs of water penetration.repair&replace
Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue35555984z failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner:illumination for exits,exit discharges&public corridors per bc1006.1;27-381.noted:observed@auditorium on right side next to stage lights werent
Feb 22, 2022 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. illumination for exits,exit discharges and public corridors per bc 1006.1;27-381. at 1st fl auditorium neat stage 1 place 3 lights existing emergency light
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35486716x date of issue:3/3/2020 exit door not self-closing properly. at(1st fl) stair 6b&5c&hallway double doors near rm114 (3rd fl)hallway double doors near rm 313,(4th fl) stair b4&a4 door checks are
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35486717h date of issue:3/3/2020 failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted at(1st fl) main entry (3rd fl)staircase c3&b3,hallway double doors near rm 313,(4th fl) staircase#4(4th fl)
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35486718j date of issue: 3/3/2020 failure to maintain bldg incode compliant manner. noted: at roof bulkhead stair c water penetration damage to walls & ceiling. remedy: repair &/or replace
Mar 10, 2021 · Penalty $1,562
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at roof bulkhead stair c water penetration damage to walls & ceiling. remedy: repair &/or replace.
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: at(1st fl)main entry(3rd fl)staircase c3&b3,hallway double doors near rm 313,(4th fl)staircase a4(5th fl)staircase b5 door are in disrepair/racked.
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing noted: at(1st fl)stair 6b&5c & hallway double doors near rm 114(3rd fl)hallway double doors near rm 313(4th fl)stair b4&a4 door checks are in disreoaur non operational when tested.
Mar 3, 2020 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35018933p - failure to maintain building wall(s) - water penetration at oil tank room. remedy: maintain exterior building walls
Mar 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#34950545k-failure to maintain building wall(s) or appurtenances-at electrical room,open area adjacent to boiler room b11 foundation wall allowing water penetration. remedy:maintain exterior building wal
Mar 13, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
16w10,16k10,12x10,48b10,40o2,34m7,1m7,100m7,48b5. 16w10-b floor gate;16k10-b floor gate (bottom); 48b10-when stopped in the middle of the shaftway it sinks down (going down); 34m7-provide slack chain switch
Mar 12, 2018
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.lack of emergency lighting for exits and public corridors per bc1006.1;27-542.noted:two emergency lighting at auditorium found inoperative.rem:repair and or
Apr 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35207516r;failure to maintain building walls or appurtenancesnoted:foundation wall @ electrical room and boiler room have become porous allowing water to penetrate into the area.rem:make necessary repa
Apr 20, 2017
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35129566y. failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances. noted: @ electrical room, foundation wall has become porous allowing the water to penetrate. rem: make necessary repairs.
Sep 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue# 35129573m. failure to maintain bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted: water penetration @ oil tank room, the foundation wall has become porous allowing the water to penetrate into the fuel tank room. cra
Sep 14, 2016
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. failure to provide 1/4"thick wired glass panel where required as per 27-371(b). at time of inspection observed plexi glass vision panel at exit 4 vestibulte th
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances.re-issue #35099967k issue on 7/14/14 water penetration at oil tank room,the foundation has become porous allowing water to penetrate into the fuel tank storage ro
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.issued #35099968m issued on 7/14/14 defective gates at cellar sidewalk elevator gates are corroded & rushed through the bottom providing little to no support de
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371 miscellaneous violations.violation #35101138n issued on 7/14/14plexi glass vision panels at exits 2,3,4 & thrid stairway f,smoke doors adj.to 310,large thermoplatic vision panels installed in vestible &
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
27-misc miscellaneous violations.reissue #35101139p issued on 7/14/14.plexi vision panel at exit 4 vestible thermoplastic vision panel installed both sides & through bolted doors does not hold complaint vision
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Exit door not self closing.reissue #35101140m issued on 7/14/14 at 5th floor stairway b & gym,4th fl stairway,d 1st fl stair way a, doors have broken or missing door closers.rem:comply with the notice of violat
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances reissue #3510114y issued on 7/14/14.water penetration at electric room open area adj.to boiler room & b11 foundation wall has become porous allowing water to pene
Jun 30, 2015
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35018925p water pentration.@ electric room,open area adjacentto boiler & room b11,foundation wall has become porous allowing water to penetrate in w/ standing water present.rem:water proof foundation.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue#35018926r doors not self crosing properly.@ 5th fl stairway b &gym,4th fl stairway d,1st fl stairway a,doors have broken or missing door closers.rem:replace door closers.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b),reissue#35018927z plexi vision panel.@ exit 4 vestibule thermoplastic vision panel installed both sides & thorugh bolted.doors does not hold complaint vision panel.rem:replace door w/ code complaint v
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
27-371(b),reissue #35018928k plexi vision panels.@ exits 2,3,4& 3rd flstairway f,smoke doors adjacent to 310,large thermoplactic vision panels installed in vestibules & other noted locations.rem:replace/provide
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35018929m hanging,loose exit signs.@ 4th fl stairway b,1st flboth signs @ stairway a & both signs @ stairway b.the signs are leaning w/ little support.rem:properly secure exit signs.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35018932n defective gates.@ cellar,sidewalk elevator gates are corroded & rusted through @ the bottom providing little to no support device operation.rem:properly secure gate or replace.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #35018933p.water penetration.@ oil tank room,the foundation has become porous allowing water to penetrate into the fuel tank storageroom w/ standing water present.rem:water proof foundation.
Jul 14, 2014
Resolve - Class - 2
Water penetration. at oil tank room, the foundation has become porous allowing water to penetrate into the fuel tank storage room w/standingwater present. this condition must be remedied as any fuel spill will
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Defective gates. at cellar, sidewalk elevator gates are corroded and rusted through at the bottom providing little to no support device operation. remedy: properly secure gate or replace.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Partial obstruction. at rear auditoriu stage exit passageway/corridor,numerous school supplies,boxes,metal shelves almost entirely obstruct passage. remedy: remove all items,maintain passageway/corridor width
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing fire stopping. at 4th flr corridor adjacent to stwy a & adjacent to room 415, approx 6" holes in ceiling to concealed space above. remedy: close holes, maintain fire stopping.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Hanging, loose exit signs. at 4th flr stwy b, 1st flr both signs at stwy a & both signs at stwy b. the signs are leaning w/little support.remedy: properly secure exit signs.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Plexi-vision panels. at exits 2,3,5 & 3rd flr stwy f, smoke doors adjacent to 310, large thermoplastic vision panels installed in vestibules& other noted locations.remedy:replace/provide/maintain code compliant
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Sec. 27-371(b). plexi-vision panel. at exit 4 vestibule, thermoplasticvision panel installed both sidess and thru bolted, door does not holdcompliant vision panel. remedy: replace door w/code compliant vision
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Doors not self-closing properly. at 5th flr stwy b & gym, 4th flr stw d, 1st flr stwy a, doors have broken or missing door closers. remedy: replace door closers.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34950545k. water penetration. at electric room, open area adjacent to boiler and room b11, foundation wall has become porous allowing water to penetrate in w/standing water present. remedy: water proof
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue #34950546m defective wood flr. at various rooms ie: 508,411, 3rd flr gym,missing flooring and defective sub flooring w/areas temp covered w/plywood. remedy: repair subflooring & replace flooring.
Jun 6, 2013
Resolve - Class - 2
The door closer at stair exit 'a' 4th floor level is defective. noted: door closer is not attached to the door frame. leaving the door in an open position. remedy: re-attach door closer to the frame.
Apr 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34895369l. wooden flooring is missing and rotten located in rooms 508,411 & 3rd floor gymnasium. remedy: repair and/or replace wooden flooring.
Apr 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
Reissue: 34895370z. exterior foundation wall has become porous and allowing rain water into the electrical room causing interior damages at the cellar level. remedy: waterproof exterior foundation wall.
Apr 5, 2012
Resolve - Class - 2
At the cellar level foundation walls have become porous w/water penetration present at the electric - panel room, paint storage and at various areas t/o open cellar. @ cellar park place side, ceiling underneath
Mar 22, 2011
Resolve - Class - 2
Re-issue #34870923z. at various areas t/o classrooms from the 2nd-5th flrs. wood flring is bulging, buckling and coming loose w/trip hazard present. remedy: repair/replace entire wood flring t/o.
Mar 22, 2011
Resolve