55 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01522-0003Map
Owner of record: 55 Rockaway LLC
55 Rockaway Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1907 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 55 Rockaway LLC. HPD has recorded 134 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 35 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 134
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 104
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 · 134
- 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
Open — Info 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.
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
Open — Info 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.
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 22, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 24, 2023
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
Open — Info 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.
Mar 1, 2022
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.
Mar 1, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out
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- BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling ...
Sep 27, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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
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.
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Apr 9, 2021
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the vestibule , 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance , 1st story
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected
Jun 23, 2020
Open — Not complied with - 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
Open — Info 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wood tread 5th up from bottom at public hall stairs at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2017
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing at public hall, 1st story
Aug 10, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
§ 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling .. at cellar
Aug 10, 2017
Open — Not complied with - 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors all stories at public hall
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 2nd story balcony ,front west fire escape
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items on 3rd story balcony ,front west fire escape
Jan 29, 2016
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture at 1st story public hall stairs
Jan 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Properly secure the loose handrail, between 1st and 2nd story, public hall stairs
Aug 10, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective faucet handle at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 10, 2015 · Apt 3F
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 1
- Class - 3
Failure to maintain defect is windows are broken on 1st and 2nd floors class is cracked and broken at front of bldg remedy maintain bldg make all necessary repairs
Jul 30, 2008 · Penalty $500
Active
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2021 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Electric
Lighting
Mar 26, 2009 · Apt 3F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 2A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close
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- Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 8, 2008 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 7, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 1, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2007 · Apt 2C
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 7, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 28, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 28, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Shower-stall
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Mold
Aug 3, 2006 · Apt 2B
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 23, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 10, 2006 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Dec 7, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 1A
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Doors
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Doors
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Nonconst
Janitor/super
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - General
Cabinet
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - General
Windows
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Nov 25, 2005 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1907
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 3,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 1522 / 3
- Assessed value
- $354,150
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348945, last renewed Jun 25, 2018.
Questions about 55 Rockaway Avenue
Who owns 55 Rockaway Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 55 Rockaway LLC.
Does 55 Rockaway Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 134 housing violations at this property.
Is 55 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 55 Rockaway Avenue built?
City records list 1907 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 55 Rockaway Avenue?
It has 6 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.