416 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 6-unit, 3-story Old Law Tenement at 416 Prospect Avenue in South Slope, owned by Tessie Travin and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in the past year. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water systems, particularly evident from October to December 2024, when multiple complaints - including at least four emergency calls - reported no heat or hot water affecting the entire building or individual apartments.

Water supply issues have also been problematic, with three separate plumbing complaints between October and February 2025, including two immediate emergencies in February 2025 that resulted in violations being issued. The building currently has several open violations from December 2024 affecting Apartment 1L on the first story, including issues with smoke detector functionality, carbon monoxide detection equipment, water temperature exceeding safe limits, and reports of pest infestations (roaches and mice).

These violations are particularly concerning from a safety and habitability perspective, as they involve both fire safety equipment and health-related issues. Additionally, there are multiple violations related to self-closing doors at building entrances, though some of these have been marked as closed following inspections in late 2024. The pattern of heating water issues, both in the entire building and individual apartments, along with the presence of multiple open violations in Apartment 1L, suggests ongoing maintenance challenges at this property.