165 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The two-family house at 165 Prospect Avenue in Gowanus, owned by Luis Hernandez, has a significant history of building and safety issues since its construction in 1920. Most concerning are the rodent inspections from August and September 2010, both of which resulted in failed inspections for "Other Reasons," indicating potential health and sanitation concerns.

A serious incident occurred in late 2018 when construction-related activities triggered a stop work order on November 26, followed by an official violation on November 27 requiring all work to cease immediately and for the site to be made safe. Though this stop work order was fully rescinded by December 12, 2018, it highlighted potential safety concerns during that period.

On a more positive note, in 2019, the building underwent what appears to be substantial renovation work, with multiple permits issued between January and May for both plumbing (PL) and general alteration (AL) work, with the last of these permits being officially issued on June 7, 2019. The existence of these permits suggests that the building may have undergone significant improvements, though the specific nature of the work is not detailed in the provided records. Since these permits were issued and following the rodent issues from 2010, there have been no record of further building violations or pest inspections, which could indicate improved conditions, though this would require confirmation from more recent inspections or records beyond October 2023.