580 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

580 Vanderbilt Avenue is a 4-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building located in Prospect Heights, constructed in 1891 and currently owned by Wendy Mcclinton. The property has faced persistent water-related issues in recent years, with multiple emergency complaints regarding water leaks, including two instances of heavy flow leaks in late 2023 and another slow leak reported in late 2024. These water issues appear to have contributed to multiple sanitation concerns, including reports of mold in September 2023 and both emergency and ongoing repair violations related to water damage and plaster issues.

The building is currently facing several open violations as of April 2024, including requirements to repair fire retardant plaster in public areas and address painting deficiencies, particularly in the fourth-floor unit 4A, which has documented problems with leaking affecting multiple rooms. The property has a history of pest management activities, including regular rodent control efforts in 2017, with multiple bait applications and documented rat activity. Bedbug reports from 2021 and 2022 showed no infestations during the reporting periods.

Recent building inspections have revealed some safety concerns, including an emergency complaint about roofing issues in September 2023, though this was later closed with no violations found. In terms of health and safety, there has been one food establishment complaint in 2025 involving pests/garbage issues, which was processed by the NYC Health Department. Egress safety was investigated in 2021 but no violations were found at that time.