147 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 6-unit, 3-story residential tenement building at 147 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Mark Halpern, has experienced persistent heat and electrical system issues over the past several years. Most recently, in March 2025, there were both heating and electrical problems requiring HPD intervention, with violations issued and the cases marked as emergencies.

The building has a documented history of heating and power outage complaints, with multiple incidents in 2024 and 2022. Notably, there was a significant fire incident in March 2022 that affected multiple apartments (1R, 2R, and 3R) and caused damage requiring various repairs, including fire escape maintenance and the replacement of multiple glass panes in a skylight. The property has been cited for various maintenance issues, including emergency violations related to door/window frames, electrical systems, and heating systems.

There have also been multiple Department of Buildings concerns about illegal conversions between 2021 and 2025, with inspectors frequently unable to gain access for verification. While the building's heating and electrical systems have been problematic, it's worth noting that there have been no bedbug infestations reported in recent years, with only one documented case in 2019-2020 that was resolved. The owner has received several violations for failure to file annual inspections and reports, particularly for low-pressure systems and boiler inspections between 2018 and 2024, though many of these violations were ultimately dismissed upon inspection.