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597 Prospect Avenue

Bronx, NY 10455BBL 2-02674-0041Map

Owner of record: Prospect Equities NY LLC

597 Prospect Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Bronx, 10455. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Prospect Equities NY LLC. HPD has recorded 86 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 42 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
86
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
86

What to know

Concern
17 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Apr 30, 2026

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 86

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 30, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 17, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 5, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 basement apartment # bb under vacate order # 258782 ( posted date 9/16/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west

    Sep 16, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 apartment # 1 under vacate order # 258782 ( posted date 9/16/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 apartment # 2 under vacate order # 258782 ( posted date 9/16/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 apartment # 3 under vacate order # 258782 ( posted date 9/16/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 16, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts west 1 apartment # 4 under vacate order # 258782 ( posted date 9/16/2024 ) in the entire apartment located at apt, 4th story

    Sep 16, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling light fixtures and outlets thru-out in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures thru-out at all stories publci halls and public hall stairs.

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories at public hall

    Sep 11, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents the rats at stoop, 1st story

    Sep 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 3, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 22

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 22

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all electric fixtures at ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 22, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 29, 2024 · Apt 22

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Feb 29, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 17, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination at public hall thru-out ( fixture present ) at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in waste line at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet ... in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room

    Aug 15, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 15, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by one adult in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Jul 31, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes occupied by one adult in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on all stories at public hall

    Jul 31, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures ... in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 31, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jul 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following one or more lights with an aggregate of not less than 100 watts incandescent or eqiuvalent

    Jul 16, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall

    Jul 16, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective fire rated self closing door at entrance to building at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing marble saddle at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective locking assembly at street entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 2nd room from east located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Mar 12, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy in contrary to that allows by c/o and/or building departmentof record.illegal sro created at 2nd story with 2nd means of egress present via 2 fire escapes.rem:discontinue the illegal use.

    Jul 31, 2022

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Janitor/super

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Sep 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Sep 6, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 13, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Mar 12, 2024 · Apt 23

    Close
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  • Electric

    Power outage

    Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 28, 2024 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Feb 13, 2024 · Apt FLOOR2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 4THFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 232FLR

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 27, 2022 · Apt 232FLR

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 17, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 22

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Jul 13, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 12, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2022 · Apt 23

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 5, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2021 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2020 · Apt BSMT

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 9, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2020 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 2, 2019 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jul 6, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 22, 2026$1,385,000Rentals - walkup apartments5

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1910
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
4,760 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R7-1
Community board
201
Council district
8
Block / lot
2674 / 41
Assessed value
$416,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #202936, last renewed Oct 11, 2024.

Questions about 597 Prospect Avenue

Who owns 597 Prospect Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Prospect Equities NY LLC.

Does 597 Prospect Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 86 housing violations at this property.

Is 597 Prospect Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 597 Prospect Avenue built?

City records list 1910 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 597 Prospect Avenue?

It has 5 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.