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249 Prospect Place

Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01152-0088Map

Owner of record: First May Realty LLC

249 Prospect Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1895 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is First May Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 26 housing violations here, most recently on February 5, 2026. 17 of the 26 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
26
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
96

What to know

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 5, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 63% of the building's 8 apartments
Down from 6 in 2018

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 26

  • A

    Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page

    Feb 5, 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.

    Oct 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors from vestibule to public hall , 1st story

    Oct 13, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 10 sq.ft, west wall 2 sq.ft,and east wall 2 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective gas burners in the kitchen located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 13, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Oct 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 13, 2018

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective intercom / bell / buzzer at entrance

    Jul 31, 2017

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective bell/buzzer/intercom. in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 21, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes ,4th story,front of building

    May 10, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes cable wires criss-crossing fire escape,all stories,front of building

    May 10, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 28, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system at cellar

    Apr 28, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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 ...

    Apr 28, 2014

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 26, 2013 · Apt 4F

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 26, 2013

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

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

    Nov 26, 2013

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock boiler room at cellar

    Nov 23, 2010

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

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

    Nov 23, 2010

    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 at 1st story public hall and boiler room

    Nov 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door to cellar

    Nov 3, 2008

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 22, 2026 · Apt 4

    Open
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 24, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Jul 23, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 7, 2026 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 1, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 13, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 20, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jan 20, 2022 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 8, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 8, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 4, 2018 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Aug 7, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 19, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 17, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 14, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 11, 2017 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 17, 2017 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Dec 23, 2016 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2016 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 4F

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 22, 2016 · Apt 3F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2015 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 31, 2014 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 27, 2014 · Apt 2F

    Close

Sales history

DatePriceTypeUnits
Jan 29, 2026$2,375,000Rentals - walkup apartments8

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1895
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
2,620 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1152 / 88
Assessed value
$1,324,350
Landmark / historic district
Prospect Heights Historic District

HPD registration #314411, last renewed Feb 10, 2026.

Questions about 249 Prospect Place

Who owns 249 Prospect Place?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is First May Realty LLC.

Does 249 Prospect Place have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 26 housing violations at this property.

Is 249 Prospect Place rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 63% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 249 Prospect Place built?

City records list 1895 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 249 Prospect Place?

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.