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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 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
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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 · 29

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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, 2025

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 29, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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 11, 2024

    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.

    Mar 24, 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 14, 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.

    Mar 1, 2022

    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.

    Mar 1, 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.

    Apr 12, 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.

    Nov 28, 2017

    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 14, 2016

    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 13, 2015

    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.

    Feb 24, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 22, 2003 · Apt 1R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective paving concrete pad at rear yard

    Jun 22, 2003

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Sep 28, 1999

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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

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

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.