586 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

586 Prospect Place is a 16-unit, 4-story New Law tenement building located in Crown Heights, built in 1916 and currently owned by Philip Cramer. The property has experienced recurring heat and hot water system issues, particularly notable during March-April 2021 when multiple complaints were filed about building-wide heating problems.

These complaints, classified as emergencies, appeared to be resolved by April 2021, though the building's heating system has remained a concern with another heat-related complaint in June 2022. The building has faced several safety and maintenance challenges, including a serious boiler violation in 2022 with multiple infractions (missing rating plate, unsecured spill switch, open electrical boxes, etc.) that carried a $3,125 penalty. Emergency safety complaints in June 2021 regarding smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire escape conditions were closed, suggesting some response to safety concerns.

Recent inspections and filings indicate some improvement in pest management, with zero reported bedbug infestations between 2019-2025, and the building has passed multiple rodent inspections throughout 2022-2025, though there was one recorded instance of rat activity in March 2023. The building has maintained regular filing of bedbug reports and appears to have addressed most violations over time, with the exception of some open violations related to stair tread repair and front entrance door issues from 2021. The most recent inspections in 2024-2025 have shown passing results, including for rodent inspections, though there remains an active ECB violation from 2022 related to boiler maintenance issues.