178 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01567-0031Map
Owner of record: Kings Villas Housing Development Fu
178 Rockaway Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kings Villas Housing Development Fu. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on November 20, 2025. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 65
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 64
- 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
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the private hallway , the kitchen , the 1st room from east located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 25, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective push bar at building front entrance door that is preventing the door from self latching , 1st story
Aug 24, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the at front of the building
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the all stories and stairs
Aug 23, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum allowable temperature of 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 16, 2024 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective lock and assembly at building entrance door
Jan 24, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. at basement
May 16, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story
Mar 29, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Mar 29, 2023 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer system from building entrance to panel at foyer in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 12, 2023 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at front entrance in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 10, 2021 · Apt 3L
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electrical outlet on south wall at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Jan 8, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at building entrance , 1st story
Dec 11, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit at 2nd story balcony stack on east exterior wall
Nov 17, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 1; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 21, 2020 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening device (hasp with pad lockable eye) at scuttle cover at public hall, 3rd story
May 9, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal hand rail obstructing egress east fire escape drop ladder at building front yard
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of protruding air conditioner at 2nd story balcony, east stack at building front
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 2, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner on 2nd story balcony at fire escape, building front
Sep 28, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Code: replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective at entrance of building at public hall, 1st story
Sep 28, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Sep 28, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
May 11, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of metal hand rail obstructing egress at east fire escape drop ladder at building front
May 8, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 8, 2018
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 - at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
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
Feb 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 26, 2018
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 - at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
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
Feb 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective from street to vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Feb 26, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 21, 2018
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
Feb 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Feb 21, 2018
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
No seal at wall end
Jul 7, 1988 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Complaints
- Safety
Sprinkler
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close
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- General
Janitor/super
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Sprinkler
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Boiler
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 1, 2024 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2024 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
No lighting
Mar 27, 2023 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 1, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 20, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jun 15, 2022 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 21, 2022 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 1R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 21, 2022 · Apt ENTIRE
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Oct 30, 2021 · Apt 1L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2021 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 8, 2020 · Apt 3L
Close - General
Cooking gas
Nov 22, 2020 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C2)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 6
- Building area
- 4,585 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,633 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1567 / 31
- Assessed value
- $471,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #348681, last renewed Dec 19, 2025.
Questions about 178 Rockaway Avenue
Who owns 178 Rockaway Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kings Villas Housing Development Fu.
Does 178 Rockaway Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 178 Rockaway Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 178 Rockaway Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 178 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.