280 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

280 Park Place is a 3-story, 3-unit residential building located in Prospect Heights, constructed in 1897 and currently owned by Aidan Klinges. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over recent years, with eight documented complaints between 2021 and 2023, most of which were classified as emergencies. Notably, there was a plumbing water supply issue in early 2023 that was investigated by HPD but resulted in no violations being issued.

The building also faced pest-related challenges, with complaints about unsanitary conditions due to pests in late 2022 and persistent bedbug report violations from 2021 through 2024, though recent rodent inspections from 2023, 2024, and 2025 have all passed. A notable infrastructure issue was reported in 2022 concerning water retention and improper drainage, though inspectors were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The building's maintenance history reveals a pattern of heating system challenges, particularly during the winter months, with multiple instances of tenants reporting inadequate heat and hot water.

While many of these complaints were eventually resolved, the pattern suggests ongoing system reliability concerns. The property has generally responded to inspections without receiving formal violations, though there are open bedbug report violations as of 2024. The rodent situation has shown improvement in recent years, with the most recent inspections indicating no active rat activity, contrasting with the rat activity findings in 2021. The building's age and history suggest typical maintenance challenges for a structure of its age, with particular attention required to the heating system and pest management protocols.