176 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The 3-story, 6-unit Old Law Tenement building at 176 Rockaway Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, currently owned by Cesar Morales, has experienced significant maintenance issues over the past two years, with particular emphasis on ongoing heat and hot water problems. The building has had multiple emergency complaints regarding heat/hot water issues between November and December 2024, with the most recent violation occurring in Apartment 3L, where temperatures exceeded 130 degrees Fahrenheit at kitchen plumbing fixtures.

This apartment has been repeatedly cited for various issues, including inadequate hot water supply, defective plastered surfaces, and pest infestations (both roaches and mice), though all violations have been marked as "Close" following inspections and corrections. During the summer of 2024, the building faced multiple maintenance challenges, including a water leak, refrigerator issues, and various sanitary concerns (such as mold and pest problems), all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) though no violations were issued.

The property has maintained a regular bedbug reporting history, with one reported case in December 2024, though it was marked as "Eradicated." A plumbing-related complaint from May 2024 resulted in an inspection in July, but the inspector was unable to gain access. The building's permit history shows that a permit was issued in November 2018, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the data provided.