117 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story four-unit building at 117 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Osbourne Blake, has experienced numerous maintenance issues in recent months. Since February 2025, there have been multiple complaints and violations related to water leaks, including both heavy flow and slow leaks, which were classified as emergencies. The property has also faced challenges with mold (an emergency situation), ceiling and radiator paint/plaster issues, and an unsatisfactory door condition, though some complaints about paint/plaster violations were closed without timely inspections.

More recently, in March 2025, new issues were reported including another ceiling paint problem, radiator maintenance concerns, and water leak issues, with violations being issued that require owner correction. The building's documented history suggests ongoing maintenance challenges, particularly in 2023-2024, when multiple housing maintenance code violations were identified. These included problems with pest infestations (roaches and mice), defective self-closing doors in apartment 1R, inadequate gas supply to kitchen fixtures, and various repair needs including a water leak at the ceiling, broken cabinet doors, and issues with plastered surfaces.

The property also received an "A" class violation in 2024 related to the annual bedbug report requirement. While a rodent inspection in late 2024 passed, records from 2015 showed a previous failure for unspecified reasons. The building's age (constructed in 1930 as a New Law Tenement) and recent history of complaints suggest ongoing maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.