1517 Park Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213
1517 Park Place is a 40-unit, 4-story residential building constructed in 1910 in Crown Heights, currently owned by Ari Farkas. The property has experienced numerous maintenance issues throughout 2023-2025, with particular concern regarding recurring heating and hot water problems. Most recently, in June 2025, multiple complaints were filed regarding heat/hot water, door/window issues, pest problems, and various interior conditions, with several inspections unable to be completed due to access issues.
The building's emergency maintenance needs are currently highlighted by open Housing Maintenance Code complaints as of June 2025, including electrical lighting, plumbing, flooring, and bathroom issues. Previous violations from December 2024 indicate significant problems in Apartment 3R, including water leaks, mold issues, and plaster/paint damage, while Apartment 16F was cited for lead paint hazards in December 2024. The property has faced ongoing challenges with building systems and infrastructure, particularly regarding the boiler.
There have been multiple complaints about defective/inoperative boilers between 2021 and 2025, with the most recent inspection in June 2025 showing the inspector unable to gain access. The building has active Environmental Control Board violations from November 2023 regarding an improperly calibrated boiler heat controller. Additionally, there are persistent non-compliance issues with energy efficiency reporting, with multiple active violations dating from 2019 through 2024 for failing to display energy efficiency scores and submit benchmarking reports. Historical inspection records show varied pest control success, with recent rodent inspections in 2025 and 2022 indicating continued challenges with vermin control, though the most recent bedbug report from December 2024 shows no current infestations.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 40 |
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Year built | 1910 |
Total area | 35560 sq ft |
Floors | 4 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | NEW LAW TENEMENT |

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- 1517 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1519 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1521 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1523 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1525 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
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