809 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

The three-story, two-family house at 809 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Rachel Phipps and built in 1898, has experienced recurring pest issues over the past several years, particularly with rodent infestations. Most recently, in 2025, the property passed initial rodent inspections in February, August, and November 2024, following three consecutive inspections in 2023-2024 that had documented rat activity. The building underwent significant renovation work between 2018-2019, during which multiple violations were issued for construction work conducted without proper permits and safety equipment measures.

These violations included unsafe temporary construction conditions such as missing guardrails and handrails, for which a $12,500 penalty was imposed, though this and other ECB violations were later resolved or dismissed. The property has had consistent pest control challenges, with inspections in 2023-2024 showing varying levels of rodent activity. Historical records from 2018-2022 show several complaints regarding rodent sightings and conditions attracting rodents.

The building owners have maintained active permit records, with multiple permits issued between 2018-2020 for various construction and renovation work, including permits related to interior renovations with partitions and plumbing work. More recently, from 2022-2023, there have been some sanitary condition complaints, including a notable HPD violation in September 2022 regarding pests, though recent inspections have shown improvements in rodent control. The building has also faced issues related to illegal off-street parking, with an active ECB violation noting the unauthorized maintenance of parking spaces creating safety hazards, for which a $250 penalty was imposed.