647 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216
The 16-unit, 4-story, 1905 New Law Tenement building at 647 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, currently owned by Rachel Phipps, has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over the past several years. The most pressing current issue, as of mid-2025, involves pest problems, with an unsanitary conditions complaint regarding pests filed in June 2025 that remains open due to inspection access issues.
The building has a documented history of inconsistent heat and hot water service, with multiple emergency complaints in 2022 alone (January, May, and October) where HPD responded but confirmed restoration of services. The property has also faced plumbing issues, as evidenced by emergency complaints in May 2022, though no violations were issued following inspection. The building's structural and maintenance history includes several notable violations from 2021-2022, particularly concerning the Condition of Public Areas (4th-story ceiling paint and fire-retardant plaster) and various Unit 2 (1st floor) issues such as water temperature problems, pest infestations (roaches and mice), and multiple repair needs including bathroom tiles and floor replacement.
While the building passed rodent inspections from 2023-2025, there were indications of rat activity in late 2022 and early 2023, suggesting fluctuating pest management success. The property has consistently filed zero infestation reports for bedbugs across multiple reporting periods from 2019 through 2025, indicating effective management of this particular pest concern. As of the latest rodent inspections through mid-2025, the building appears to have addressed this particular issue successfully, with all inspections passing.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 16 |
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Year built | 1905 |
Total area | 10908 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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