585 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

The 20-unit, 4-story building at 585 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Efstahios Valiotis and constructed in 1931, has experienced a series of concerning maintenance issues in recent years. Most notably, there have been multiple incidents of unsanitary conditions, including recurring mold problems (most recently reported in May 2025). The building faced significant heat and hot water system challenges in January 2025, with multiple emergency complaints filed by tenants, though not all could be inspected due to access issues.

An alarming pattern emerged in early 2025, with several ventilation system complaints (April - May 2025) and water leak issues being reported, none of which could be inspected due to access difficulties. The fourth quarter of 2024 and early 2025 saw multiple housing maintenance code violations addressed, including defective plaster surfaces, intercom system issues, and building entrance door lock problems. Apartment B2 was notably affected, requiring repairs to various bathroom and kitchen fixtures, while Apartment C3 required bathroom tile and tub repairs.

While the building has passed recent rodent inspections (most recently in May 2025), there have been periods of rat activity noted in 2021 and 2024, though these were not consistent. The bedbug reporting history shows generally minimal issues, with one reported infestation in 2022 and none reported in subsequent years, covering the periods from November 2019 to October 2024. The building's violation record shows active management response, with most violations being certified as corrected, though the pattern of recent complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges.