1679 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The two-family house at 1679 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Yizhaq Benshabat, has experienced significant maintenance issues, most notably concentrated in a September 2020 incident involving Apartment 2 on the second story. During this inspection, multiple violations were documented, including problems with plastered surfaces and ceilings, window repairs, electrical systems, bathroom ventilation, floor tiles, and rodent infestation.

The building showed evidence of unsanitary conditions, with documented issues including pests (in August 2020 and September 2020), mold, and problems with various building systems including plumbing. Noteworthy safety concerns were identified, such as broken windows requiring repair, a defective carbon monoxide detector, and various interior maintenance issues requiring attention. The property has undergone some inspection and maintenance processes, with multiple violations being closed following certification between September and October 2020, including repairs to the window pane, ceramic floor tiles, and various surface treatments.

Earlier building history shows rodent inspections in 2012 (failed), 2019 (rat activity), and 2019 (passed compliance), suggesting an ongoing challenge with pest management. Other service requests, including for a refrigerator and intercom system, were made in 2019 and 2020 but could not be inspected due to access issues. While many of the documented violations were addressed and closed, the patterns of pest infestations and multiple maintenance issues across different systems and surfaces suggest a history of maintenance challenges within this two-family structure.