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78 Rockaway Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01521-0050Map

Owner of record: Eyeman Ventures, LLC

78 Rockaway Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Eyeman Ventures, LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 36 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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 · 37

  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
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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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 31, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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, 2016

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Open — Info 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 13, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-20.08 adm code repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty west apt 2r torres. , section '' ''

    Jul 29, 1986 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose stair tread 2 up 1 to 2 sty pub hall.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle 1 sty vestibule door to pub hall.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt bulb 1 sty front entrance to bldg.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes 1 sty vestibule.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 3 sty public hall.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the broken or defective glass transom entrance door street to vestibule.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing wood baseboard intermediate landing 1 to 2 sty public halls.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-11.01, 11.03, 11.05 adm code remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the roof.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective eroded mortar joints chimney roof.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-21.03 adm code paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs all stys pub hall.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 100 watts front.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-12.01 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling bathroom 2 sty west apt.

    Sep 23, 1985

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard cellar ceiling throughout.

    Sep 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Sep 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor metal frame missing.

    Sep 12, 1979

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Provide a sidewalk shed at exposure#1 south elevation, approximately 80.0lf and provide a sidewalk shed at exposure 4 , east elevation 25.0lf

    May 11, 2022

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Emergency work order due to loose/deteriorating elements at cornice at both exp1(south) and 4(east)and step crack at 2fl of exp1(south) remedy: immed take and provide safety measurs to secure and protect the public and install public protection at exp1(south)and 4(east) make immed repairs. remove/secure all loose/hanging materials

    May 9, 2022

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.note:observed@exp1s loose wood&deterioration@wood cornice step crack in brick masonry@2fl&loose object@3fl windowsill&watertable.exp2w cracked stucco coating.exp

    May 9, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 19, 2025 · Apt 2R

    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 (S4)
Year built
1907
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,623 ft²
Lot area
1,433 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
1521 / 50
Assessed value
$304,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #333497, last renewed Oct 23, 2012.

Questions about 78 Rockaway Avenue

Who owns 78 Rockaway Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Eyeman Ventures, LLC.

Does 78 Rockaway Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 78 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 78 Rockaway Avenue built?

City records list 1907 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 78 Rockaway Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 5 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.