628 Rockaway Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03560-0041Map
Owner of record: 628 Rockaway Ave LLC
628 Rockaway Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1929 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 628 Rockaway Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 25 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 11
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 · 25
- 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 24, 2025
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.
Dec 3, 2024
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, 2023
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 17, 2022
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.
Mar 16, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color - walls & ceiling in kitchen & ceiling in bathroom - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing - glass lower sash north window front south room - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing - saddle at door vestibule to 1st sty. public hall.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective - tile floor in vestibule.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in - wash basin in bathroom, 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective - glass upper sash kitchen window - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or gates from window to fire escape at - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color - walls & ceiling front north room - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department - walls and ceilings throughout - 2 sty. apt.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective - stairs pulling out of stringers public hall - all stories.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of - refrigerators household effects - 2nd and 3rd sty. public hall.
Aug 4, 2005
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story
Jun 7, 2005 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of partially installed floor covering in the northwest, southwest rooms and in the kitchen located at apt 2, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance springs of the windows throughout in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing radiator covers at baseboard in the 1st bedroom from east located at apt 2, 3rd story
Aug 1, 2000 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective toe molding at floors in the 2nd bedroom 3 from west located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective counter top in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story
Feb 9, 2000 · Apt 3
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 2
- Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Remedy: seal entire building to prevent against unauthorized access, vandalism and nefarious activities
Apr 14, 2025
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 3, 2018
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the dept. of buildings for violation #39144838j, file a certificate of correction
Apr 29, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Ftm bldng & parts thereof in a code compliant manner: atoi roof membrane & underlayment have rotted out leaving structural members and rear 1st floor open to the elements. roof scuttle open. evidence of storm w
Apr 10, 2025 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit noted at rear yard of the premises 3 walls cinder blocks erected attached to the bldg appr 15ftx15ftx10ft high work done w/o approvals and permits remedy: obtain permits or restore to prior
Feb 26, 2009 · Penalty $4,000
Active
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Doors
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BSMNT
Close - General
Floor
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 2, 2006 · Apt BSMNT
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 17, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Aug 27, 2005 · Apt 2
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 2
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3, 2026 | $680,000 | Two family dwellings | 3 |
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
- Year built
- 1929
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,100 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3560 / 41
- Assessed value
- $53,940
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 628 Rockaway Avenue
Who owns 628 Rockaway Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 628 Rockaway Ave LLC.
Does 628 Rockaway Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 628 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 628 Rockaway Avenue built?
City records list 1929 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 628 Rockaway Avenue?
It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.