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688 Rockaway Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03575-0052Map

Owner of record: Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC

688 Rockaway Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC. HPD has recorded 110 housing violations here, most recently on September 30, 2026. 21 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 16 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
110
DOB violations
40
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
158

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

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Last violation Sep 30, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
16
About 100% of the building's 16 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 110

  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical light switch at east wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the sink in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the mold at the ceramic wall tiles at east, south and west walls in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Open — 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door

    Apr 1, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of a flower pot, 1st stack from south at fire escape, 3rd story

    Jul 30, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at west wall in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet 2nd outlet from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the approximately 8 sq/ft of mold at the ceramic wall tiles at east, south and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wooden base cabinet at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Open — 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective door at the base cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile flooring in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of vermin ants in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective outer glass pane at the top sash of the south window in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of an a/c unit installed at window with access to the fire escape in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective wood counter top at the base cabinet at west in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the front entry to building , 1st story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 4th story bacony of the west stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 4th story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 4th story balcony of the east stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 4th story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 2nd story balcony of the east stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 2nd story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of an a/c unit at the 2nd story balcony of the west stack at the front of the building at fire escape, 2nd story

    Oct 31, 2022

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the mildew at the ceramic tile walls at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 31, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper window sash at intermediate landing at public hall stairs, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. at public hall

    Nov 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at east

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4b, 4th story, apartment at east

    Nov 10, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing plastic safety caps or covers at electric outlet at south wall at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 10, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden sub-floor and vinyl tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective rubber gasket at refrigerator door in the kitchen located at apt 2c, 2nd story, apartment at west

    Jul 18, 2018 · Apt 2C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discard refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 30, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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; missing in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east

    Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 = 3; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Dec 14, 2017 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes house hold items all storie at front stack front building

    Oct 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court

    Oct 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court

    Oct 15, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 15, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 15, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls at closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 15, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... all walls approximate 2 sq ft at closet in the 1st room from east located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 15, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection waste line under sink in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, apartment at east

    Oct 15, 2017 · Apt 1A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding on 4th story balcony , south stack of building front at fire escape

    Oct 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner protruding on 2nd story balcony , south stack of building front at fire escape

    Oct 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 40

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Emergency none

    Egncy-emergency none

    Jun 9, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jun 6, 1994

    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 · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 28, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 18, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 31, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 14, 2025 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Aug 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 29, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 28, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 30, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 17, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 27, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 19, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 17, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 16, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 16, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 12, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 6, 2020 · Apt 4B

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1930
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
17,600 ft²
Lot area
5,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3575 / 52
Assessed value
$254,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #316414, last renewed Jul 22, 2026.

Questions about 688 Rockaway Avenue

Who owns 688 Rockaway Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Livonia Housing Development Fund Company , INC.

Does 688 Rockaway Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 110 housing violations at this property.

Is 688 Rockaway Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 16 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 16 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 688 Rockaway Avenue built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 688 Rockaway Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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