1453 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The four-story, 48-unit New Law Tenement building at 1453 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Dina Gutfreund and constructed in 1925, has experienced recurring issues with pest infestations and building maintenance over the past several years. Most concerning was a cluster of seven unsanitary animal complaints related to cats in June 2025, following multiple reports of pest-related problems between May and June 2025. The building has an active complaint regarding elevator service as of June 2025, with prior documented elevator issues in 2021 and multiple ECB violations related to the elevator system.

Housing inspections in 2024 revealed several code violations, including problems with door mechanisms, security features, and waste management, though many of these were subsequently closed. The property has shown consistent rodent control efforts, with regular inspections passing from 2024 through 2025, though a rat activity detection was noted in December 2023. Bedbug reports have been consistently low, with no infestations reported from 2022 through 2024, except for two units in 2019-2020 that were treated.

Building infrastructure issues include a boiler violation from 2024 related to multiple system deficiencies, and various apartment-specific problems including pest infestations in units 1A and 2F, as well as maintenance issues such as broken cabinets and bathroom tiles. Despite these challenges, recent rodent inspections indicate compliance with pest control requirements, though the frequency of pest-related complaints suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The building has maintained regular reporting requirements for energy efficiency, though historical violations indicate previous non-compliance with certain safety and maintenance standards.