1659 Prospect Place
Brooklyn, NY 11233BBL 3-01457-0090Map
Owner of record: J Watson Enterprise LLC
1659 Prospect Place is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11233. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is J Watson Enterprise LLC. HPD has recorded 14 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 13 of the 14 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 14
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 33
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 14
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 10, 2025 · Apt 2
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.
Dec 4, 2024
Open — Info 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 28, 2023
Open — Info 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 17, 2022
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin excessive amount of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin excessive amount of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Jan 19, 2008 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking assembly to front entrance door to building at front areaway
Jan 19, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible .. at basement
May 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections .. at basement
May 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
§ 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy
May 11, 2007
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
§ 12 m/d law discontinue the storage of combustible material boiler room at basement
May 11, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice and roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
May 11, 2007 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 22, 2005 · Apt 1
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 2
- Construction other optional
Residence converted from a legal 2 family to 3 family by creating class a apt at cellar level. dob records #300153152 indicates residence as a 2 family and now converted and occupied as a 3 family by creating class a apt at cellar level with full kitchen, bathroom and 1 sleeping quarters.
Nov 1, 2022
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. noted at cellar level erected full height partition wall for bedroom and bathroom. installed water and waste lines for 3pc bathrm (sink, toilet, and shower) and residential sink with electric stove. installed electrical wiring for lights switches and outlets.
Nov 1, 2022
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Rca was issued on 11/01/22 by inspector badge# 2857 for residence converted. no permits were filed or appointments made to show correction of rca. inspector observed work without a permit at cellar level erecte
Jul 9, 2024 · Penalty $1,250
Active - Class - 2
Rca not corrected ecb violation issued. rca was issued on 11/01/22 by inspector badge# 2857 for residence converted. no permits were filed or appointments made to show correction of rca. note: residence convert
Jul 9, 2024 · Penalty $2,530
Active - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records.class"a"aptat basement(fixtures present).remedy:restore premises to legal occupancy.
May 11, 2007 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 4, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 1, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Sep 13, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Jul 8, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close
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- Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 7, 2022 · Apt BASEME
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 1, 2018 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - General
Mold
Jan 23, 2008 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Locks
Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - General
Doors
Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 21, 2007 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Apr 17, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 16, 2007 · Apt BASEM
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Dec 14, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 19, 2005 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 25, 2004 · Apt 2 FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,976 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,417 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 1457 / 90
- Assessed value
- $52,200
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 1659 Prospect Place
Who owns 1659 Prospect Place?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is J Watson Enterprise LLC.
Does 1659 Prospect Place have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 14 housing violations at this property.
Is 1659 Prospect Place 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 1659 Prospect Place built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1659 Prospect Place?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.