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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

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 48

  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • A

    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
  • I

    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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  • A

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • I

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective paving cellar west under stored.

    Jun 24, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code refit door boiler room cellar rear.

    Jun 24, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    Replace with new the missing balusters stairs 3 sty bulkhead roof.

    Apr 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective eroded mortar joints north wall boiler room cellar.

    Apr 18, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.