425 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 58-unit, 5-story residential building at 425 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Diane Roman and constructed in 1924, has experienced several significant recurring maintenance issues over the past few years, with particular attention needed to ventilation systems and rodent control. Most recently, in late 2024, there were multiple complaints regarding ventilation issues, including both a Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) indoor air quality complaint and a Housing Maintenance Code violation, though HPD inspectors were unable to gain access to verify conditions.

The building has also faced challenges with bedbug reporting compliance, receiving three consecutive violations between 2022-2024 for failing to file annual bedbug reports, though subsequent filings indicate no infestations (0 infested units) during the most recent reporting period. Rodent management has been a persistent concern, with inspections showing variable results: a rat activity finding in May 2023 was notably followed by two consecutive "Passed" inspections in 2024 and 2025. The building's Department of Buildings (DOB) record shows multiple violations regarding energy benchmarking report filings between 2022-2023, though these were eventually dismissed in July 2025.

Recent complaints include an active report from May 2025 regarding an illegal curb cut, and a 2023 complaint about unauthorized hotel rooms, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify either issue. While there have been numerous service requests and inspections over the years, the consistent reporting of no bedbug infestations, combined with recent rodent inspection pass rates, suggests some improvement in pest management. The building's historical records show regular permit activity, with work permits issued in 2020 for electrical work.