1494 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11213
1494 Prospect Place is an 8-story, 52-unit Class A residential building in Crown Heights, owned by Jacob Hirsch and completed in 2019. The building has experienced recurring elevator issues, with multiple complaints about the single device and lack of alternate service between 2023 and 2025, including an active complaint as of April 2025.
There have been significant concerns about building systems and maintenance, including multiple heat and hot water outages (with violations issued), plumbing problems (water supply and toilet issues), and pest infestations (two separate pest-related complaints in late 2023). The building has also faced various violations related to emergency preparedness and safety measures, including issues with floor repairs, unsanitary conditions, and maintenance of building systems. The property is currently facing an active violation regarding the display of energy efficiency information as of December 2024, and an environmental control board violation from April 2024 related to elevator maintenance with a penalty of $3,125.
During its construction in 2019, there were several safety violations noted, including issues with scaffolding, safety netting, and fire department access provisions, though these were later resolved. The building has consistently demonstrated good pest management practices, with no reported bedbug infestations between 2021 and 2024, and recent rodent inspections have generally passed, though there were some failures noted in 2015. The property has maintained regular permit filings for various construction and maintenance activities since 2019, with most recent activity related to normal building maintenance rather than major construction.
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Building Characteristics
Total units | 52 |
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Year built | 2019 |
Total area | 35997 sq ft |
Floors | 8 |
Tax Abatements | None |
Building Class | HEREAFTER ERECTED CLASS A |

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- 1511 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1492 Prospect Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1494 Prospect Pl, New York, NY 11213
- 1515 Park Pl, New York, NY 11213
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