40 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01516-0037Map
Owner of record: Ramlochan Deonan
40 Rockaway Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ramlochan Deonan. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on August 14, 2026. 25 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 34
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 18
- HPD complaints
- 26
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 · 34
- IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts cellar , vacate order # 261053 in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 14, 2026
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
§ 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 3 story 3 class a apartments converted to 3 story 4 class a apartments with illegal apartment created at cellar at cellar
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible, gas range at cellar
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures and properly seal pipe connections wash basin , water closet , bathtub, sink at cellar
Aug 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
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- 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 - 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 - 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 31, 2019
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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jul 4, 2012
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
Mar 16, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd sty apt 3f
Oct 26, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd sty apt 2f
Oct 26, 2011
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration illegal extension at first story rear located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no second means of egress located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 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 apt subdivided creating an additional class ''a'' apt with full kitchen and bathroom with no second means of egress located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 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 commercial space converted to class ''a'' apt located at apt 1r, 1st story
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 1R
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, .. located at apt 2f, 2nd story
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2F
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, .. located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 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 apt subdivided creating an additional class ''a'' apt with full kitchen and bathroom with no second means of egress located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 3F
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Oct 14, 2011 · Apt 2
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 ***minimum 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Aug 24, 2010
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 53,187,231 m/d law & dept rules & reg. provide means of egress from yard to street by fireproof passageway for which application must be filed for approval,or by unlocked door or gate in fence to adjoining premises with consent of adjacent owner.
Nov 14, 2005
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. lights not on.
Apr 7, 2005
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 22, 2003 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06 20 83.
Sep 1, 1983
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - IInformation / order
D26-35.01 adm code above premises have been vacant and untenanted except for caretaker for 60 days or more, and cannot be reoccupied until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained. premises have been vacant since 06 20 83.
Aug 23, 1983
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Apr 4, 2012
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 18
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dob for notice of violation #35057886n issued on 11/13/14 pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a certificate
Jan 8, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34920291p issued 01/16/12 @time of viol dob rec indicate no permits issued/applied for to correct nov #34920291p.rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Nov 13, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm'nrs order to file a cert.of correction w/the dob for nov35056687x issued on 9/3/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.@time of violation the dob reocds indicate no permits or certif
Nov 13, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34920291p issued on 1/16/12. for work done w/o a permit. rmdy: comply with the commissioner's order.
Sep 3, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of vio. # 34920291p issued on 01/16/12. for work done w/o a permit. remedy:comply w/ the commissioner's order
Jun 18, 2014
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation # 34920291p issued on 01/16/12. for work w/o a permit converted 2 family to 5 family w/ plumbing, electric, partitions installed th
Apr 17, 2014 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34920291p issued on 1/16/12. partitions & plumbing lines erected/installed on the 2nd & 3rd flrs. appl 3320458973 approved on 4/18/
Feb 22, 2014 · Penalty $2,400
Active - Class - 1
Fail to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov #34925291p issued on 01/06/12 for work w/o permit - fls 2 & 3 partitions and plumbing lines.rem:comply w/commissioner's order.
Dec 30, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #34925291p issued on 1/6/12 for work w/o permit - fls 2 & 3 partitions & plumbing lines. remedy: comply w/code.
Oct 7, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34125291p issued on 1/6/12. for work throughout w/o a permit.remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Aug 27, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Active
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- Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34925291p issued on 1/6/12. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Jun 8, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in nov #34925291p issued on 1.6.12. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the commissioner's order.
Apr 15, 2013 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct conditions cited in nov #34925291p issued 1.6.12 for subdividing 2 & 3 flrs. remedy:comply w/code.
Dec 18, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34925291p issued on 1/6/12. work w/o permit,subdivided 2nd & 3rd floors. no permits have been issued to remedy the condition cited.
Sep 29, 2012 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34925291p issued on 1/6/12. subdivide 2nd & 3rd fl apts,w/o apermit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.
Mar 12, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without permit: work noted at 2nd & 3rd floor front erected full height partitions subdividing apartment in half. installed water and waste lines for 2 additional residential sinks. 2-3pc bathroom (sink to
Jan 6, 2012 · Penalty $8,000
Active - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. dept of buildings mar#332697 indicates premises to be a 3 family. now premises has been converted to be a 5 f
Jan 6, 2012 · Penalty $1,450
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records. 2 sty classa and 3 sty class a apt subdivided into 2 class a apts on each flr. partitions erected subdividing each apt into 2. no 2nd means of egress @
Oct 14, 2011 · Penalty $1,200
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BASEME
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 5, 2012 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2011 · Apt 2FL
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 26, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 24, 2011 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Oct 11, 2011 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 7, 2006 · Apt 3
Close - Construction
Pavement
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Dec 2, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 19, 2005 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 30, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 29, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 26, 2004 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 22, 2003 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2003 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,700 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,410 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1516 / 37
- Assessed value
- $100,920
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #332697, last renewed Mar 30, 2026.
Questions about 40 Rockaway Avenue
Who owns 40 Rockaway Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ramlochan Deonan.
Does 40 Rockaway Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.
Is 40 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 40 Rockaway Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 40 Rockaway Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.