161 Prospect Park West
Brooklyn, NY 11215BBL 3-01095-0050Map
Owner of record: 161 Ppw Owner LLC
161 Prospect Park West is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11215. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 161 Ppw Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 109 housing violations here, most recently on March 6, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 1 rent-stabilized apartment here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 109
- DOB violations
- 10
- ECB violations
- 15
- HPD complaints
- 170
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
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 109
- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door
Mar 6, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 square feet at ceiling, basement at public hall
Sep 30, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 30 square feet at ceiling, basement at public hall original violation 18263330 issued 30-sep-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 30, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 26, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door lock, not able to get access in boiler room at boiler room
May 26, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 23, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall at cellar
May 23, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling north at boiler room
May 23, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
May 21, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 21, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective retardant material at ceiling at cellar
May 21, 2025
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
May 20, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at cellar at boiler room
Apr 18, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 8, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of hook and eye at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Mar 3, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement at boiler room
Mar 3, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4l, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4L
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded plaster at east wall at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Feb 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ...hinge in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of permanently installed hook and eye at building entrace door
Jan 24, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges on door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system no access to boiler room at cellar
Jan 9, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove device preventing door from being self-closing permanent door stopper, magnetic mounted on south wall in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds maximum temperature of 130 degrees fahrenheit in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of door with lockable knob preventing entrance to fire escape room in the 4th room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture flickering at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2024 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st riser from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection radiator at south wall in the 4th room from east at south located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2024 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Nov 23, 2023
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the 3rd room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 3, 3rd story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the 3rd room from east at north located at bsmt-apt 3, 3rd story, 1st bsmt-apt from south at west
Nov 23, 2023 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 1sq.ft inside base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16238531 issued 20-sep-23 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic tiles at ceiling in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration suspended acoustic panel at ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 20, 2023 · Apt 2R
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 10
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
Sidewalk shed at exposure#4 approximately 35' feet(prospect park west) and return to exposure#1 approximately 10' feet (11 street)
Feb 14, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Landmark none
Landmk-landmark none
Nov 29, 2002
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 15
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings.no certificate of correction on file for vio#39079593m as of 1/16/26., file a certificate of
Jan 16, 2026 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed: sidewalk shed installed at exposure# 1 -2 with open gap 12" approx. not sealed or tight to facade contrary to bc 3307.6.4.5 creating a potential safety condition, materials, tool
Jul 29, 2025 · Penalty $10,000
Active - Class - 2
Failed to certify for correction for summons #39079593m, file a certificate of correction
May 1, 2025 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
At the time of inspection active site with shed installation in progress, i observed supported scaffold erect on shed not maintained as per code(3308.6.14) i observed loose netting at exposure#1 and 2 that can
Apr 29, 2025 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Weilmclain steam boiler>surging+priming needs 'blow down'+top floor quick vent defective+in apt-3l defective radiator air valve>middle room;correct violation+submit certificate of correction
Jan 9, 2025 · Penalty $312
Active - Class - 2
At time of inspection observed displaced ornamental brick and mortar joints at 1st sty level , left side of exp.2, maintain exterior building wall
Jun 12, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 1
Atoi observed excessive dust throughout public corridors and stairwells. no airvacs, wetting down or sticky mats in place, containing ,4 occupied dwelling units, where work is still ongoing, stop all work in co
Mar 13, 2024 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to provide key for access to heating system/boiler room as per hmc 27-2033,comply with hmc 27-2033 and submit a certificate of correction
May 2, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post or distribute safe construction bill of rights.note:at time of inspection observed work in progress by code it is required the scbofr be posted or distributed.it was not posted & tenants stated
Mar 29, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3303.10 failure to comply with tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work in progress contractor failed to comply with health requirements section of tpp.excessive amounts of dust accumul
Mar 29, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
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- Class - 1
28-201.1 inadequate tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work in progress submitted tpp lacks specific means & methods on health requirements section does not state how they are cleaning d
Mar 29, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to post & distribute tenant protection plan.note:at time of inspection observed work in progress throughout building with no notice of tpp posted anywhere the tpp posted was blank no address or job numb
Mar 29, 2023
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed at exp.2 fire escape clear exit passageway to street obstructed by latched/locked gate and garbage bins., repair and/replace
Feb 13, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
At time of inspection observed facade in state of disrepair. at exposure 4 at 3 floor window stone ornaments missing pieces and faling into to pedestrian sidewalk. at exposure 1,2 and 4 facade have cracks at mu
Feb 13, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Active - Non-hazardous
36,49. 36-boiler not registered. 49-peerless/oil/steam-boiler installed without permit (bq9) (27-147).
Dec 28, 1998 · Penalty $850
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 13, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 12, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 22, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 21, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 18, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Electric
Power outage
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close
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- Electric
Lighting
Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2026 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 31, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Sep 27, 2025 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 25, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 24, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 24, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 23, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 22, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 22, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 20, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 10, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 28, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 7, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 6, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 2, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 22, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 21, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 18, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 17, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 2, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 1, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 4L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 3L
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | $7,987,110 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 8 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 9,576 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,240 ft²
- Zoning
- R7A
- Community board
- 306
- Council district
- 39
- Block / lot
- 1095 / 50
- Assessed value
- $1,387,800
- Landmark / historic district
- Park Slope Historic District
HPD registration #372421, last renewed Jun 24, 2026.
Questions about 161 Prospect Park West
Who owns 161 Prospect Park West?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 161 Ppw Owner LLC.
Does 161 Prospect Park West have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 109 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 Prospect Park West rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 1 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 13% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 161 Prospect Park West built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Prospect Park West?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.