53 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit residential building at 53 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Anthony Graham and constructed in 1930, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past several years, with the most significant concerns emerging in 2024. Recent complaints concentrate on unsanitary conditions, with multiple reports of pests and mold between April and August 2024, and a sewage-related complaint in August 2024 that HPD inspectors could not investigate due to lack of access.

The building has also faced heating and hot water issues, with complaints in February 2024 and February 2022, though in the 2022 incident, tenants reported that services were restored before inspection. Historical data from 2019-2022 shows other maintenance concerns, including plumbing issues and various violations related to an apartment (Unit 2F) involving repairs to wood features, electrical systems, and door functionality, with some violations marked as open and requiring resolution.

The building has maintained an active bedbug reporting compliance record, with filings in 2023 and 2024 showing zero reported cases of infestation during the respective periods, though violations for failure to file annual reports were recorded in 2019, 2022, and 2024. While the property has had multiple emergency complaints requiring HPD attention, investigations have often been hindered by lack of access to units, including inspections related to sewage, pests, and heat/hot water concerns. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic services and upkeep, though many historical violations have been resolved or marked as closed.