768 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

768 Rockaway Avenue is a 6-story, 66-unit residential building in Brownsville, constructed in 2013 and currently owned by Yesenia Santanastarks. The building has experienced persistent maintenance issues, with the most recent concerns emerging in May 2025, including reports of mold and refrigerator problems, though no violations were issued in these cases. A significant water leak problem was documented in April 2025, resulting in violations that required correction by the property owner.

The property has a history of mechanical and systems problems, including multiple complaints about heating and hot water systems, appliance issues (particularly with refrigerators and ranges), and intercom/buzzer system failures. October 2024 inspections revealed several open violations in apartment 2C, including water leak issues, mold, and problems with kitchen cabinets and appliances. The building has faced challenges with pest control, as evidenced by multiple bedbug reports between 2019 and 2024, with the most recent filings in 2024 showing infestations in five units, though all were reportedly eradicated.

Infrastructure issues have also been reported, including roof leaks (noted in apartment 6F in March 2024). During 2023-2024, there were two violations related to low-pressure inspection filing requirements that were ultimately dismissed. The property has experienced some security-related issues with door problems reported in late 2024, categorized as emergencies. While some inspection attempts by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) resulted in no violations being found, there have been multiple cases where inspectors were unable to gain access to units to complete their assessments, leading to incomplete evaluations of reported issues.