434 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 2-story, 4-unit New Law Tenement building at 434 Rockaway Parkway in East Flatbush, owned by Andre Smith, has a significant history of maintenance issues since 2020, with many violations still remaining open as of 2025. The building has persistent bedbug reporting violations, with open violations documented annually from 2021 through 2024, indicating a failure to file mandatory annual bedbug reports as required by Housing Maintenance Code.

The most serious concerns emerged in late 2020 when multiple violations were documented in and around apartment 1R, including lead paint hazards, door self-closing issues, and a problematic fire escape window lock. Specifically, violations were noted regarding lead paint hazards in ceilings and walls in different rooms, the need to make vestibule doors self-closing, and issues with a key-operated lock on a fire escape window. Additionally, there were heat and hot water complaints recorded in both 2020-2021, though these were inspected with no violations found.

As of April 2024, there remains an open violation regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, which has been an ongoing compliance issue for the property. The building's documented history reveals multiple safety and maintenance concerns, particularly focusing on proper reporting and remediation of pest control issues, as well as various building code compliance matters such as door functionality and lead paint management. While some earlier issues have been resolved, the persistence of bedbug report violations over multiple years suggests ongoing challenges with regulatory compliance.