268 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215

268 Prospect Park West is a 4-story, 8-unit residential building constructed in 1935, currently owned by Justice McAllister. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with multiple complaints filed through 311 and the Housing Maintenance Code between 2024 and 2025, affecting both individual apartments and the entire building. Most recently, in January 2025, there were several emergency heat/hot water complaints, and in December 2024, HPD was unable to gain access to investigate similar issues.

The building has also faced maintenance challenges, particularly in Apartment 3L, where violations were documented in June 2024 regarding defective smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, visible mold in the bathroom, and issues with the ventilation system. Other noteworthy violations include improper storage of garbage cans in the first-story public hall and the need for gas leak safety notices. The building's maintenance history shows some improvements in recent years, including successful rodent inspections in 2024, though a rat activity incident was recorded in January 2023.

No bedbug infestations have been reported in the last two filing periods (2022-2023 and 2021-2022). The property also experienced water-related issues in August 2024, with heavy flow water leak complaints being investigated. The building's record indicates multiple instances where HPD was unable to gain access for inspections or where reported conditions were verbally stated to be corrected, suggesting potential challenges in communication or access to address maintenance issues. While many complaints have been closed, several violations remain open as of the latest available data, indicating ongoing maintenance concerns that require attention.