185 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215

The 9-unit, 4-story building at 185 Prospect Park West in the South Slope neighborhood, owned by Tara McKinley, has exhibited multiple maintenance and safety concerns in recent years. Most notably, between January and April 2025, there were several significant issues including water supply problems, ceiling maintenance needs, pest infestations, and general maintenance concerns, with violations issued in relation to the plumbing and unsanitary conditions.

An apparent pattern of access issues has emerged, with multiple inspection attempts resulting in the inspectors being unable to gain access to the affected areas. The building's systems have required multiple emergency interventions, including a boiler-related violation in April 2025 that resulted in an Oath Violation being served. The building has a documented history of rodent control measures, particularly in 2019 and 2014, suggesting past pest management challenges.

In late 2023, there were no reported bedbug infestations for the prior year, indicating at least temporary success in pest management. Between 2021 and 2024, the property underwent several permitted maintenance and improvement works, including emergency permits in 2021 for roof protection and scaffold maintenance issues that resulted in environmental control board violations. The building's age (constructed in 1901) and classification as an Old Law Tenement are consistent with many of the maintenance challenges observed, though the most recent complaints suggest ongoing issues with building systems and maintenance access.