572 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
The 20-unit, 4-story New Law Tenement building at 572 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by John Crotty and built in 1931, has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years. In 2024-2025, the building faced significant plumbing challenges, with multiple complaints about water leaks (both slow and heavy), plumbing fixtures, and bathroom issues resulting in housing code violations. April 2025 saw several inspections revealing violations related to water flow problems and sink issues.
The building had multiple environmental health concerns, including documented rodent activity in 2023-2025, though recent inspections in 2025 have shown some compliance improvements. October 2024 inspections revealed various safety violations, including missing window guards in Apartment 3C and issues with fire escape windows in Apartments 1A and 2D. The property has also grappled with pest infestations, particularly involving roaches and mice, though recent bedbug inspections between 2019-2024 reported no infestations.
Historical records indicate recurring concerns about illegal hotel conversions, with complaints filed in 2022-2023, though inspections did not find violations at the time. The building's maintenance history includes significant infrastructure issues, such as water pooling on the roof and drainage problems observed during a 2020 inspection, for which the owners were penalized. Recent 311 service requests have addressed various issues, including unsanitary conditions related to an animal complaint in 2025, though inspections generally found no violations. While permits for maintenance work have been regularly issued over the years, the frequency and variety of recent complaints suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep and code compliance.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 20 |
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Year built | 1931 |
Total area | 14984 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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