894 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The three-unit, three-story tenement building at 894 Rockaway Avenue in Brownsville, owned by Frank Lang and built in 1931, has experienced several maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in August 2023, Apartment 1A was cited for multiple violations including pest infestations (both roaches and mice), water leak problems, and defects in various fixtures including a wash basin cabinet, kitchen floor tiles, and window components.

While some of these violations were later certified as corrected, others remain open as of October 2023, including issues with the apartment's carbon monoxide detector and ongoing pest control requirements. There have been more recent service requests in November 2023 regarding window frames and doors, as well as cabinet and range appliance issues, though HPD inspections found no violations in these cases.

The building's maintenance history also shows some positive aspects, including regular bedbug reporting since 2021, with no infestations reported in any of the past five filings up to the most recent in June 2025. The property underwent rodent inspection in 2011 and passed, and it has active work permits from 2019-2020 for unspecified electrical work. While the building has a history of various maintenance issues, particularly in 2023, the owners appear to be addressing most complaints, as indicated by the closure of many service requests following HPD inspections, though some violations from August 2023 remain unresolved.