136 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217

At 136 Prospect Place in Prospect Heights, a 5-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1889, several significant maintenance issues have emerged over recent years. Most notably, in 2021, there were multiple violations documented including electrical outlet problems, water leaks, and various issues with walls, windows, and door frames, all of which received citations from the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD). Apartment D2 on the 4th floor appears to have persistent maintenance challenges, with open violations from September 2021 related to water leaks, mold conditions, and damaged plaster surfaces requiring repairs.

The building has experienced recurring heat and hot water issues, with complaints in 2019 and 2021, though these were reportedly resolved according to HPD records. A more recent concern arose in April 2023 regarding potentially contaminated drinking water, though the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene found no violations or health hazards. The property has also faced regulatory scrutiny beyond building maintenance issues.

In 2018, multiple violations were recorded regarding the building's use as a transient dwelling, including failure to maintain required fire safety systems and means of egress, though these violations were eventually resolved. The building has maintained compliance with bedbug reporting requirements in recent years, with zero cases reported in the past three filing periods (2023-2025). Rodent inspections have generally been favorable, with the most recent inspection in January 2018 passing, and the building has maintained regular submission of bedbug reports as required by NYS law. The property's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with basic building systems and infrastructure, particularly in the 2021-2023 period, while more recent violations have appeared primarily related to compliance matters rather than new maintenance issues.