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
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 · 110
- BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass pane at building entrance door
Apr 1, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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 2c, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 18, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - 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
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.
Mar 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of discard refrigerator with doors intact at public hall, 2nd story
Dec 30, 2017
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; missing in the kitchen located at apt 4a, 4th story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Dec 30, 2017 · Apt 4A
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 = 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the south court
Oct 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the north court
Oct 15, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.