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497 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

41
DOB Complaints
97
311 Housing Calls
45
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

54
Moderate Risk

This building shows some maintenance concerns that warrant attention.

Our AI predicts there is a 54% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 497 Prospect Place

497 Prospect Place is a 4-story, 8-unit New Law Tenement building in Crown Heights, built in 1910 and currently owned by Nathan Schwarcz. The building has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with the most pressing concerns including a recent unsanitary condition involving pests reported in May 2024 that could not be inspected by HPD, and multiple complaints about ventilation and air quality problems in 2024 and 2023. The property has also faced persistent issues with various maintenance systems, including multiple complaints about doors/windows, plumbing fixtures, appliances, and electrical systems between 2023 and 2024, all of which HPD was unable to inspect due to access issues.

The building has experienced several critical safety violations, including a carbon monoxide detector issue in 2023 that was inspected with no violations found. Multiple violations were issued regarding improper venting of heating systems, with inspections in 2022-2023 noting the use of prohibited PVC piping instead of CPVC. There were significant maintenance concerns in 2023 regarding hot water temperature issues in Apartment 1, as well as problems with smoke detectors and water leakage. The building's rooftop area was noted in 2023-2024 for having furniture set up for entertainment use, which contravened the building's permitted use as an 8-unit residential structure.

Recent rodent inspections showed varying results, with rat activity noted in 2023, though the most recent inspections in 2024 and 2025 passed. The building has maintained a consistent record of zero bedbug infestations reported in the past seven annual filings, and previous violations regarding occupancy and illegal work have been resolved or dismissed. Compliance with housing maintenance codes has been inconsistent, with several open violations as of 2023-2024 related to hot water temperature, carbon monoxide detection, and various maintenance issues in Apartment 1. While some violations were resolved or dismissed through inspections, particularly regarding the heating system and venting issues, the overall pattern of complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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497 Prospect Place Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Crown Heights.

Building Characteristics

Total units 8
Year built 1910
Total area 8097 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class NEW LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

41
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
45
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
97
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
1
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
18
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
1
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

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497 Prospect Place Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

Landlord Portfolio

Other NYC buildings registered to this landlord.

AddressUnitsCode ViolationsRisk Rating

Landlord Court Records

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Date FiledCase TitleCourtLink
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497 Prospect Place Rent Control Status

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

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 497 Prospect Place. 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
2024-05-242024-09-14Unsanitary Condition-PestsNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-172024-04-26Door/window-Window FrameEmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-172024-04-26Door/window-DoorEmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-172024-04-26Electric-Outlet/switchNon EmergencyCLOSE
2023-08-172024-04-26Appliance-Electric/gas RangeNon EmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 497 Prospect Place. 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
2023-08-09BCloseNoneNone§ 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES FLOWER POTS 2ND.STY FIRE BALCONY FRONT OF BUILDING AT FIRE ESCAPE, 2nd STORY2023-08-21T00:00:00.000Z
2023-04-02AOpenNone1§ 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT NORTH WALL IN THE 4th BATHROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EASTNone
2023-04-02CCloseNone1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING ALLOWABLE TEMPERATURE OF 130 IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST2023-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-30CCloseNone1§ 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDED MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF 130 DEGREES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST2023-04-04T00:00:00.000Z
2023-03-04COpenNoneNone§ 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM MISSING AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY2023-03-14T00:00:00.000Z
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 497 Prospect Place. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2024-05-24 22:59UNSANITARY CONDITIONPESTSClosedHPD
2024-05-24 22:46Indoor Air QualityVentilationClosedDOHMH
2024-01-11 16:29DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-08-17 10:41DOOR/WINDOWDOORClosedHPD
2023-08-17 10:41PLUMBINGBASIN/SINKClosedHPD
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 497 Prospect Place.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39619542024-05-24ACTIVEIllegal Conversion2024-07-10Inspector Unable To Gain Access – 1st Attempt Made (2024-07-11)
39231022023-08-18CLOSEDConstruction: Contrary/Beyond Approved Plans/Permits2023-08-25No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-08-25)
39229522023-08-17CLOSEDIllegal Conversion2023-12-05Access Denied – 2nd Attempt (2023-12-06)
39160972023-06-26CLOSEDBuilding Shaking/Vibrating/Struct Stability Affected2023-06-26No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-06-26)
39027692023-04-28CLOSEDSRO: Illegal Work/No Permit/Change in Occupancy Use2023-05-03No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2023-05-03)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 497 Prospect Place.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-13
2023-06-20V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTIONCIANOW CRM Violation Dismissed2023-07-13
2022-04-13V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION000810 PAID INVOICE 908271522024-06-02
2019-08-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION999999 PD INV#621379262019-11-13
2019-08-07V*-DOB VIOLATION - DISMISSEDFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATIONECB DISMISSED2020-01-10
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. 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
2024-12-240002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-12-220002022-11-012023-10-31
2022-12-200002021-11-012022-10-31
2022-02-280002020-11-012021-10-31
2021-02-190002019-11-012020-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 497 Prospect Place. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2025-05-21InitialPassed
2024-05-16InitialPassed
2023-07-18ComplianceRat Activity
2023-05-24InitialRat Activity
2021-06-08InitialPassed
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2023-03-1539081486JWEST TREMONT HOUSING LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVATION WAS MADE AT ROOF LEVEL, TABLE, CHAIRS, LIGHTS, AND SOFA SET UP FOR ENTERTAINMENT USE. CONTRARY TO HPD RECORDS# 357189 BUILDING HAS 8 UNITS 4 FLOORS NO RECREATION USE AT ROOF LRESOLVE0.00.0
2023-03-1539081512YM & M PIPING AND HEATINGI OBSERVED IN SEVERAL APARTMENTS FURNACES INSTALLED WITH IMPROPER PIPING FOR VENTING. PVC PIPE CAN NOT BE USED FOR VENTING AND NEEDS TO BE CPVC PIPING AS PER BULLETIN FROM THE DOB, REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE0.00.0
2023-03-1539081481KWEST TREMONT HOUSING LLCI OBSERVED IN BASEMENT LAUNDRY AREA SEVERAL FUTURE GAS CONNECTIONS WITH NO APPLIANCES CONNECTED TO THEM WHICH IS PROHIBITED AND NOT CODE COMPLAINT AS AS PER FGC 408.2, REPAIR AND/OR REPLACERESOLVE0.00.0
2023-03-1539081469HWEST TREMONT HOUSING LLCAT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVATION WAS MADE AT ROOF LEVEL MULTIPLE CHAIRS, TABLE, LIGHTS, AND SOFA PRESENT FOR ENTERTAINMENT USE. ITEMS AT ROOF LEVEL CREATE AT HAZARD TO TENANTS AND PEDESTRIANS BELOW OUTSIDE ATRESOLVE1250.01250.0
2022-12-2839076448MWEST TREMONT HOUSING LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING IN CODE COMPLAINT MANNER I OBSERVED ON THE FIRST FLOOR APARTMENT 1R INSTALLED HEATER EXHAUSTED WITH PVC WHICH IS PROHIBITED MATERIAL, REPAIR AND/REPLACERESOLVE1250.01250.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 497 Prospect Place. 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 497 Prospect Place. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 497 Prospect Place. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 497 Prospect Place. 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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