231 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01449-0010Map
Owner of record: Bernard Lewis, As Successor Trustee
231 Rockaway Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 5 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bernard Lewis, As Successor Trustee. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 19 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 48
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 2
- HPD complaints
- 12
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 48
- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Jun 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Nov 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom front rail to 1st from west balcony brace support at fire escape at northwest , 2nd story
Nov 30, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure bottom front rail to 1st from east balcony brace support at fire escape at northwest , 2nd story
Nov 30, 2011
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 1st sty apt 1flr
Jul 19, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Section 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition illegal class (a) apt created in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, .. in the entire apartment located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2011 · Apt 1FLR
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required
Jan 3, 2009
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling, north and east walls in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall .. appx. 30 sq. ft. in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the north and east walls .. appx. 30 sq. ft. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all ceilings and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling .. appx. 40 sq. ft. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lighting fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective accoustical tiles at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit apt. entrance door in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective apt. entrance door hinges in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the foyer located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 5, 2006 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts. lights not on. located at public parts bldg
Dec 20, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar west.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar west under stored.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts incandescent or equivalent.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster ceiling cellar thru out.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar rear.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stair all sty pub hall.
Jun 24, 1988
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters stairs 3 sty bulkhead roof.
Apr 18, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective eroded mortar joints north wall boiler room cellar.
Apr 18, 1988
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective masonry retaining wall & steps northeast entrance cellar.
Apr 18, 1988
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 2, 2011
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 2
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. observed new electric doors-roll-up at 231 rockawayave,dean st side and or rockaway ave bklyn ny. also a sign above the doors. an exhaust fan system w/ electric conduit attached from 1st fl t
Nov 15, 2020 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. class 'a' apt created at commercial space at 1 sty, partitions erected creating rooms gas stove and gas line present w/kitchen sink, also bathroom
Jun 29, 2011 · Penalty $2,400
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Apr 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Apr 13, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cabinet
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 24, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 28, 2005 · Apt ANON
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 5
- Building area
- 5,397 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,442 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1449 / 10
- Assessed value
- $345,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348890, last renewed Jun 29, 2026.
Questions about 231 Rockaway Avenue
Who owns 231 Rockaway Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bernard Lewis, As Successor Trustee.
Does 231 Rockaway Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.
Is 231 Rockaway Avenue rent stabilized?
No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.
When was 231 Rockaway Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 231 Rockaway Avenue?
It has 5 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.