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550 Prospect Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-00872-0001Map

Owner of record: Makower Yap, Julie

550 Prospect Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Makower Yap, Julie. HPD has recorded 12 housing violations here, most recently on April 30, 2026. 5 of the 12 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
12
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 12

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the building front entrance court

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of storage cabinet and maintenance equipment throughout bulkhead landing at public hall stairs

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Apr 27, 2023

    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

    Apr 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 27, 2023

    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 20, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 9, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Feb 18, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • 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 5, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Oct 6, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 3

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 26, 2002

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Bq9/50/50b/36/50a bq9-peerless steam oil fired boiler has no fb-bl work type 50-feedwater pressure line enters directly into cast iron boiler not the condensate return line 50a-missing antisyphon return line

    Sep 29, 2004

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 3, 2026 · Apt 3

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
5,531 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5B
Community board
307
Council district
39
Block / lot
872 / 1
Assessed value
$980,550
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352513, last renewed Oct 27, 2025.

Questions about 550 Prospect Avenue

Who owns 550 Prospect Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Makower Yap, Julie.

Does 550 Prospect Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 12 housing violations at this property.

Is 550 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 550 Prospect Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 550 Prospect Avenue?

It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.

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