135 Prospect Park Sw, Brooklyn, NY 11218

At 135 Prospect Park Southwest in Brooklyn's Windsor Terrace neighborhood, this 6-story, 84-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1929 has experienced several significant maintenance and compliance issues in recent years. Most notably, there are ongoing concerns about lead dust in common areas as of February 2025, and a March 2025 health department complaint regarding pests/garbage that was subsequently closed. The building has a documented history of bedbug infestations affecting three units between late 2022 and 2023, though no infestations were reported in the following period through May 2025.

A comprehensive review of violations shows multiple safety concerns, particularly in 2019, when Apartment A11 was cited for missing safety features including smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, while Apartment C5 had various maintenance issues requiring attention to electrical fixtures, safety caps, and plastered surfaces. The property has undergone several inspections under Local Law 188/17 Compliance requirements, with the most recent showing activity in 2024 and previous inspections in 2023 noting instances where inspectors were unable to gain access. Environmental Control Board violations from 2023 identified issues with the proper notification of work requiring a tenant protection plan, resulting in a $1,250 penalty. The building's maintenance record shows periodic attention to various building systems, including elevator maintenance in 2018-2019.

While there have been some concerning maintenance issues over the years, including an active 2023 violation for failing to file a required technical report, the building has generally resolved most past violations, as evidenced by numerous "Closed" statuses on various complaints and violations. Recent inspections for rodent presence in 2015-2016 showed compliance, and there have been no recorded rodent complaints since. The building's management has regularly submitted bedbug reports, with the most recent filings indicating effective eradication of previous infestations. The property has experienced typical urban building maintenance challenges, with particular attention needed to ensure ongoing compliance with safety regulations and prompt response to resident concerns.