654 Rockaway Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11236

The 2-story, 3-unit building at 654 Rockaway Parkway in East Flatbush, owned by Oluwatoyin Yusuf and constructed in 1945, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent years. The most pressing concerns emerged in mid-2024, with multiple complaints filed in July 2024 regarding pests, door issues, and refrigerator problems, all of which resulted in violations following Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) inspections.

A particularly concerning pattern emerged in early 2024, when multiple heating-related complaints were recorded in January, followed by persistent issues with sanitation, electrical systems, and appliances. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the building experienced various maintenance challenges, including problems with heat and hot water systems, electrical outlets, and unsanitary conditions. Notably, there was a period of mold presence in the bathroom (January 2024) and a concerning infestation of cockroaches in the basement apartment that persisted until at least August 2024.

While the building has demonstrated some responsiveness to maintenance requests, as evidenced by the closure of several violations, there remain some unresolved issues. As of the most recent inspection in July 2024, there were still open violations regarding a cockroach infestation in the basement apartment that was documented as Class C. The building has maintained a consistent record of bedbug-free status over the past five years, with no reported infested units in any of the five consecutive annual filings from 2019 through 2025.