1868 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

1868 Prospect Place is a three-story, three-unit New Law tenement building located in Crown Heights, Brooklyn, constructed in 1899 and owned by Berish Getz. The building has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water, with the most recent complaints filed in November 2024, two of which were categorized as emergencies and required HPD intervention.

These complaints followed a pattern of heat-related issues, including a similar building-wide problem in March 2024 and an apartment-specific issue in October 2022. More concerning, the building has documented multiple maintenance and safety violations, particularly in late 2024, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 3, which are classified as "B" violations requiring correction. The building has also faced significant health and safety challenges, particularly in 2024, with documented water-related issues including a slow leak and mold problems in May 2024, along with multiple sanitation concerns.

Apartment 2, in particular, has had multiple violations including pest infestations (mice and roaches), mold issues, and problems with building systems such as defective smoke detectors and door hardware, all documented in June 2024. While the building's bedbug report history from 2019 to 2024 shows no infestation cases, the persistent pattern of heat, water, and sanitation issues suggests ongoing maintenance challenges. The most recent violations were certified as corrected in December 2024, including repairs to walls, smoke detectors, and carbon monoxide detectors in Apartment 3, though a water leak violation remains open for Apartment 2 from June 2024.