47 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The four-unit, two-story New Law Tenement at 47 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, built in 1930 and owned by Jason Gardine, has experienced recurring maintenance issues, particularly with heat and hot water systems, which remain a concern as evidenced by a 311 complaint in February 2024 reporting lack of heat and hot water. The building went through a series of heat/hot water complaints between late 2018 and 2019, with multiple tenant requests for inspections being denied access, though some subsequent reports indicated temporary resolution. A notable incident occurred in May 2022 when the building received several violations including a Class B violation regarding excessive hot water temperatures in Apartment 2B, along with issues affecting the self-closing doors in common areas and the boiler room.

The property has also experienced electrical problems in April 2019, including a power outage and issues with outlets/switches, though no violations were issued following HPD inspections. Two attempts to investigate reports of building shaking/vibration in 2018 and a complaint regarding illegal conversion in 2022 could not gain access for inspection. More recent records from 2024 show no infestations of bedbugs or rodent issues, with rodent inspections in 2018 showing mixed results but indicating a generally improving trend.

The building's maintenance record shows some positive developments, as evidenced by the recent permit issuance in August 2023, which followed a previous permit from May 2022. While the property has had its share of maintenance challenges over the years, the absence of recent bedbug reports and the issuance of permits for work suggest some ongoing maintenance activity. However, the recurring heat and hot water issues, along with the self-closing door violations and inspection access problems, indicate persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance.