1785 Prospect Avenue, Bronx, NY 10457

1785 Prospect Avenue is a 5-story, 30-unit residential building constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Carroll Burke Development Corp. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water systems, particularly during the winter months of 2024-2025, with multiple emergency complaints recorded for both apartment-specific and whole-building systems. Recent maintenance concerns have emerged in 2025, including issues with flooring, windows, and reported mold problems.

The building has a persistent rodent problem, with multiple inspections showing rat activity between 2023 and 2025, though some recent inspections have resulted in bait applications and "passed" compliance checks. Several apartments have documented housing maintenance code violations from September 2024, particularly notable is apartment 3E which has multiple open violations regarding plaster surfaces, paint, and pest infestations. The property has undergone regular Local Law 188/17 compliance inspections from 2022 to 2024, with most showing no violations or requiring no enforcement action.

In 2022, there was an Environmental Control Board violation related to a missing information panel on a sidewalk shed. The building's bedbug reporting history from 2021 to 2024 shows no infestations. While some maintenance issues appear to be addressed through HPD inspections, as noted in multiple closed complaints where conditions were verified as corrected, there remains a pattern of recurring problems, particularly regarding heating systems and pest control. The most recent housing maintenance code violations include issues in apartments 2B and 2D regarding floor repairs and entrance door problems, while several violations related to plaster surfaces and pest control in apartment 3E remain open as of October 2023.