148 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit building at 148 Rockaway Parkway in East Flatbush, owned by Norbert Layne Jr, has experienced recurring heating system issues over the past five years, with three documented heat/hot water complaints in 2020, 2022, and most recently in February 2025. All these complaints were resolved with the restoration of services, though they indicate an ongoing concern with building heating infrastructure.

The building faced several significant maintenance challenges in 2022, particularly in apartment 2R, where violations were documented for vermin infestations (including roaches and ants), appliance issues with a refrigerator, and missing safety equipment including smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors - most of these violations remain open as of the latest records. The property has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three years according to the most recent filings from 2025, 2023, and 2023.

Additional compliance issues were noted following a June 2022 inspection, including the need to post various safety notices regarding smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detection, and gas leak procedures, though these violations were subsequently closed in August 2022. A Department of Buildings complaint from 2019 regarding water drainage issues was closed due to inability to gain access for inspection. While the building's heating system has proven unreliable based on recurring complaints, it's worth noting that all reported heating issues have been promptly addressed, and the property has demonstrated compliance with recent bedbug reporting requirements, showing zero infestation cases between 2023-2025.