349 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit tenement building at 349 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Joseph Quaiey, has a documented history of maintenance and safety issues spanning several years. Most notably, the building has experienced recurring heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints filed between 2022 and 2024, including an entire-building complaint in January 2024 that could not be inspected due to lack of access. 2023 saw several violations issued related to heat and hot water issues, along with water leak problems recorded in January that ranged from damp spots to heavy flow conditions, and paint/plaster violations.

The most recent housing maintenance inspection conducted in February 2024 revealed multiple active violations in apartment 2R, including issues with smoke detector requirements, self-closing door functionality, window guards, carbon monoxide detection, and a noted mouse infestation, all of which were classified as Class C violations indicating potentially serious hazards. Additional 2024 violations pertain to the public areas of the building, including problems with fire-retardant materials, ceramic floor tiles in the public hall, and an open violation regarding annual bedbug reporting requirements. Previous inspections have documented various maintenance concerns, and there are two historical illegal conversion complaints (from 2019 and 2021) where inspectors were unable to gain access for verification, though these are now closed.

The building's 311 service request history (2022-2024) shows a pattern of heating system complaints, most of which were closed without inspection due to access issues, suggesting potential challenges with tenant cooperation during inspection requests. In 2024, several non-emergency violations were documented related to paint/plaster issues, garbage storage, and external building features, along with emergency-level problems concerning stairs, doors, windows, and electrical wiring, all of which were subsequently closed. These patterns of complaints and violations suggest ongoing maintenance challenges within the building, with particular concerns regarding heating systems, safety equipment, and general upkeep of both individual units and common areas.