49 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-story, three-unit residential building at 49 Rockaway Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Michael Carmi, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in October 2023, the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) issued multiple violations for Apartment 3R, including problems with pests (mice infestation), inoperable smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and required repairs to kitchen walls and window frames.

The building has also faced recurring heat and hot water issues, with three separate incidents reported between May and December 2022, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building, though each issue was resolved promptly according to HPD records. Earlier maintenance concerns include multiple violations from November 2022 regarding self-closing doors in various locations, though these were marked as closed in December 2022. The building has consistently submitted bedbug reports between 2020-2025 showing no infestations during the reporting periods.

Historical data from 2017-2018 shows the property passed rodent inspections. Recent inspections in October 2023 resulted in multiple violations being certified, with evidence of ongoing maintenance issues particularly affecting Apartment 3R. While the building's management has generally addressed violations and complaints, as evidenced by multiple "closed" statuses in the HPD system, the frequency and nature of the recent violations suggest persistent maintenance challenges, particularly regarding pest control and safety systems.