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638 Rockaway Parkway

Brooklyn, NY 11236BBL 3-04756-0063Map

Owner of record: Minsky, Rachel

638 Rockaway Parkway is an one-family home built in 1945 in Brooklyn, 11236. It has 1 residential unit across 2 floors. The owner of record is Minsky, Rachel. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on July 13, 2025. 3 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jul 13, 2025

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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the west yard

    Jul 13, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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.

    Jul 13, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    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.

    Jul 10, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt all, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets on bathtub in the bathroom located at apt all, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors door in the entire apartment located at apt all, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 28, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 9, 1991

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. work noted: removed garage door and replacing door with a brick, masonry wall and window. remedy: obtain a permit orrestore premises to prior legal conditions.

    Jun 1, 1999 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted: having remove garage door and installing double-hung-window. at basement front yard. remedy: obtain permits or restore to priorer lawful use.

    Jun 17, 1998 · Penalty $500

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 9, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 26, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 26, 2020 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jun 26, 2019 · Apt ALL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
One-family home (A5)
Year built
1945
Floors
2
Residential units
1
Building area
2,180 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
317
Council district
42
Block / lot
4756 / 63
Assessed value
$44,040
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820115, last renewed Jul 30, 2025.

Questions about 638 Rockaway Parkway

Who owns 638 Rockaway Parkway?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Minsky, Rachel.

Does 638 Rockaway Parkway have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 638 Rockaway Parkway 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 638 Rockaway Parkway built?

City records list 1945 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 638 Rockaway Parkway?

It has 1 residential units.

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