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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 86
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Sep 11, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of rodents the rats at stoop, 1st story
Sep 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 29, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system basement door locked at boiler room
Aug 15, 2022
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures on all stories at public hall
Jul 31, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. at public hall
Jul 16, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing marble saddle at vestibule entrance door at public hall, 1st story
May 22, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | $1,385,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 5 |
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.