450 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

450 Rockaway Parkway is a 6-story, 78-unit Class A residential building constructed in 1961, currently owned by Peter Rebenwurzel. The property has experienced several concerning maintenance issues in recent years, particularly in 2025, with multiple reports of indoor air quality problems involving chemical vapors, gases, and odors from May to June. The building has also reported recurring electrical issues, including multiple power outages between April and June 2025, with a significant outage classified as an immediate emergency on June 24.

Additional maintenance concerns have emerged in 2025, including pest infestations, electrical appliance problems, and water leaks. The building previously faced serious violations in 2018 related to electrical safety, including installation of commercial dryers in front of electrical panels, improper electrical equipment usage, and maintenance failures, resulting in fines totaling $4,612.50. Elevator maintenance has been a recurring issue, with multiple complaints between 2018-2025 about single device operation and safety concerns, though most recent violations were resolved with penalties paid.

Recent inspections, including rodent inspections in 2023, showed some compliance failures, though the building has had periods of satisfactory inspections in previous years. The property has demonstrated efforts to address bedbug issues, with no reported infestations in the past two years, following previous occurrences in 2021-2022. Historical records show various maintenance violations being corrected, including repairs to self-closing doors, wall surfaces, and public areas, with most violations marked as "Close" or "Resolved." These patterns suggest ongoing challenges with building systems maintenance and compliance, particularly regarding electrical systems and air quality, though recent bedbug and pest management appears to be more effectively handled.