525 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The 22-unit, four-story tenement building at 525 Rockaway Parkway in Brownsville, owned by Saul Friedman, has experienced ongoing maintenance challenges throughout 2024-2025, with significant focus on pest control issues. The property has recorded multiple complaints regarding unsanitary conditions and pests, with three complaints in April-May 2025 alone, though access for inspection was not granted in most cases.

Previous violations include the documented presence of roaches and mice in December 2024, particularly affecting apartment B25, and multiple HPD inspections resulting in violations for both pest infestations and mold issues. The building has also faced various maintenance concerns, including door/window issues, lighting problems, and heating system access violations, with the most recent maintenance code complaints in June 2025 involving appliances, water leaks, and door frame issues. Historical records show recurring problems with building systems and resident amenities, including three Class C violations from December 2024 related to hot water access in multiple apartments (A3 and B25) and heating system access issues.

The property has undergone frequent inspections for pest control, with documented rat activity noted during compliance inspections in late 2023 and early 2024. While the building has experienced multiple complaints regarding illegal activity, unauthorized work, and egress issues in recent years, inspections typically found no violations warranting further action. The bedbug reporting history shows minimal activity, with only one documented case in 2019, and environmental control board records indicate a penalty for obstructed exit passageways in 2020, though this has since been resolved.