478 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY 11238BBL 3-01162-0043Map
Owner of record: Ivan Nichols
478 Prospect Place is a walk-up apartment building built in 1909 in Brooklyn, 11238. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Ivan Nichols. HPD has recorded 29 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 12 of the 29 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 29
- DOB violations
- 18
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 29
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 · 29
- 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.
May 5, 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 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 10, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 29, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 4th story
Aug 24, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at closet door in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4f, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of electrical extension cords from outlet at east wall to gas range in the kitchen located at apt 4f, 4th story
Jun 1, 2024 · Apt 4F
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 11, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 24, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Mar 1, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 12, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 28, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 14, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Oct 13, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Feb 24, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire resistant material at the ceiling at the bulkhead at public hall
Jun 21, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - 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 100 watts no lights on.
Oct 13, 2004
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at south
Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unopenable door at kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete pad at rear yard
Jun 22, 2003
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Sep 28, 1999
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Section 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder rear.
Mar 31, 1986
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 18
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report
Oct 1, 2015
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt 4F
Open - Water leak
Damp spot
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Door
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 30, 2024 · Apt 4F
Close
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- Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - General
Mold
Jun 18, 2013 · Apt 4R
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 16, 2011 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 10, 2007 · Apt 4F
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 19, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 7, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 6, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Jun 19, 2003 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1909
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 5,080 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,620 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 35
- Block / lot
- 1162 / 43
- Assessed value
- $754,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #319894, last renewed Dec 30, 2024.
Questions about 478 Prospect Place
Who owns 478 Prospect Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ivan Nichols.
Does 478 Prospect Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 29 housing violations at this property.
Is 478 Prospect Place rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 478 Prospect Place built?
City records list 1909 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 478 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.