425 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The four-story, 27-unit building at 425 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Andrew Weber and constructed in 1925, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, in April 2025, multiple emergency violations were documented including problems with doors, windows, electrical lighting, plumbing fixtures (basins/sinks, bathtubs/showers), and pest infestations.

The building has also faced persistent issues with unauthorized modifications, with Department of Buildings records from 2021 showing citations for illegal cellar conversions creating additional living space and bathroom facilities, along with allegations of operating beyond the legally approved number of dwelling units. Recent maintenance records from 2024-2025 indicate ongoing challenges with building systems, including water leaks, pest control (with documented infestations in multiple apartments), and various repair needs involving walls and fixtures. The property has a documented history of bedbug infestations over the past three years (2021-2024) and experienced a maintenance inspection failure regarding rodent control in 2009, though more recent inspections in 2010 and 2016 passed.

The building's management has received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations requiring correction of deficiencies, including bathroom repairs in multiple units (D3, C4, B1) and issues with doors and lighting in common areas. Two external pressure inspection violations remain active as of 2023, indicating potential oversight in maintaining safety equipment. While many violations from 2024-2025 have been classified as "closed" through HPD inspections, they resulted in the issuance of violations requiring corrective action by the owner, suggesting ongoing maintenance challenges within the building.