1856 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

The three-unit, three-story building at 1856 Prospect Place in Crown Heights, owned by Denise Yeye, has a history of maintenance issues dating back several years. Most notably, there have been recurring problems with heat and hot water in the entire building, with multiple emergency complaints filed between 2018 and 2022, though in some cases, HPD was unable to gain access to perform inspections.

The building has faced several maintenance challenges, including multiple complaints regarding paint and plaster issues in 2021 (walls and ceilings), water leaks, and pest-related concerns. A significant cluster of violations from 2018-2019 indicates ongoing safety and maintenance concerns, including locked fire escape access, carbon monoxide detector issues, mold presence, and a need to properly post CO detection requirements. The building has active bedbug report violations from 2021-2024 that remain unresolved, and historical rodent inspection failures from 2014 suggest persistent pest management challenges.

The property, built in 1899, is classified as a New Law Tenement and has experienced infrastructure challenges typical of older buildings, particularly regarding heating systems and water supply maintenance. While some complaints have been addressed and closed, others remain open, particularly those regarding bedbug reporting requirements and various safety concerns established during inspections. The building's documented history shows a pattern of recurring issues that suggest ongoing maintenance oversight challenges, with heating system reliability and pest management being the most consistently reported concerns over the past five years.