447 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 4-story, 8-unit residential building at 447 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Jean Ferdinand, has experienced recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular concerns about heating systems and appliances. Most notably in late 2023, there were multiple complaints and emergency responses regarding lack of heat and hot water affecting the entire building, though these issues were reported as resolved.

The building has also seen several appliance-related complaints during this period, specifically concerning electric/gas ranges and refrigerators, all of which were inspected by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) with no violations issued. More systematic issues are evident in the building's recent history, including multiple open violations related to bedbug reporting requirements (as of April 2024), and several active Department of Buildings violations concerning failure to file external low pressure inspection reports from 2018 through 2023. Recent HPD inspections in October 2023 revealed multiple maintenance needs, including broken lighting fixtures, defective radiator air valves, and issues with vestibule door self-closing mechanisms, along with requirements for improved safety notices regarding gas leak procedures and housing information.

While the building has passed rodent inspections in 2023-2025, previous years showed some rat activity requiring bait application. This historical data indicates persistent challenges with building systems and maintenance compliance, particularly regarding heat and hot water availability, appliance functionality, and timely filing of required safety inspections. The property, built in 1907 as a New Law tenement, has maintained its original building class designation throughout its history.