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279 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

2
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

98
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 98% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 279 Prospect Avenue

The 20-unit, 5-story building at 279 Prospect Avenue in South Slope, owned by Emily Spilko, has faced several notable challenges since its construction in 2003, with particular concerns emerging in recent years. Most significantly, there has been an ongoing rodent problem, with multiple DOHMH complaints and inspections between March 2025 and June 2025 showing consistent rat activity, despite bait applications and some inspection violations.

The building has also experienced indoor air quality issues in May 2024 involving chemical vapors, which prompted an advisory to the owner. Historical records indicate a pattern of maintenance and safety compliance issues, including an elevator safety violation in March 2020 concerning missing door lock monitoring, though this appears to have been resolved.

The building has faced administrative challenges related to energy benchmarking requirements, with violations recorded in both 2019 and 2023, though the 2023 violation was dismissed after confirmation of submission. While there were structural stability concerns reported in March 2022, no violations were warranted at the time of inspection. On a positive note, the building has maintained a clean record regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in any of the annual reporting periods from 2019 through 2024.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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279 Prospect Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in South Slope.

Building Characteristics

Total units 20
Year built 2003
Total area 25062 sq ft
Floors 5
Tax Abatements None
Building Class HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A
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Key Building Statistics

2
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
1
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
2
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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279 Prospect Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

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AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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279 Prospect Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built after 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
After 1974 >6 units Not registered None

Full Building Data for 279 Prospect Avenue

Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 279 Prospect Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 279 Prospect Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2025-06-29 20:18RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2025-03-06 07:31RodentRat SightingClosedDOHMH
2024-05-22 21:30Indoor Air QualityChemical Vapors/Gases/OdorsClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 279 Prospect Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
38354972022-03-14CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2022-03-14No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-03-14)
37457622020-03-06CLOSEDElevator: Single Device on Property/No Alternate Service2020-03-06Oath Violation Served (2020-03-09)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 279 Prospect Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-05-03V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4CONFIRMED SUBMISSION2023-08-14
2020-09-02V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2021-01-01
2019-05-02V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO FILE BENCHMARKING REPORT OF ENERGY USE AS PER AD. CODE SEC. 28-309.4
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2024-12-050002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-180002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-220002021-11-012022-10-31
2021-12-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-03-010002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-03BAITBait applied
2025-05-03BAITBait applied
2025-04-19BAITBait applied
2025-04-09ComplianceRat Activity
2025-03-13InitialRat Activity
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2020-03-0639019127KUNAVAILABLE OWNERNO DOOR LOCK MONITORING INSTALLED IN THIS CONTROLLER AS MANDATED BY 3.10.12 OF APPENDIX K3 OF THE 2014 NYCBC. THIS IS A CONTROLLER FEATURE WHICH ENSURES PASSENGER SAFETY. REMEDY; FILE APPLICATION, INSTALL DLM ARESOLVE0.00.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 279 Prospect Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Date CreatedTypeDescriptionCharge
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 279 Prospect Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
Tax ClassMonthWater OnlyAmountCycle
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 279 Prospect Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

Project IDStatusBoroughBlockLot
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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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