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1233 Prospect Avenue · Brooklyn · BBL 3052750054 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP2.8
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class0
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0.5
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 8.2. In ZIP 11218, 71% of residential buildings hold an A and 6% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

What 311 hears from this address

42 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Illegal Parking (15) · UNSANITARY CONDITION (5) · Dirty Condition (4) · Noise (3) · Sidewalk Condition (3) · Food Establishment (3).

Filed construction activity

$18,000 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (1 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1931)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$798,000 $359,100
2026$958,000 $431,100
2027$1,150,000 $517,500

The city's market estimate has risen 44% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Poetica CoffeeCoffee/TeaA—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

3 Food Establishment complaints to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Pet/Animal, Plumbing, Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Not in a hurricane evacuation zone.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayFort Hamilton Pkwy — F G · 150 ft straight-line (about a 1-minute walk) · station accessibility: none
BusNearest boarding stop: Prospect Park Southwest / Reeve Pl — B68 · 850 ft
Citi BikeProspect Ave & Vanderbilt St · 150 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 130 The Parkside. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

1233 Prospect Avenue

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

42 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $475,000 on 2002-12-02 (lender: Gfi Mtge Bankers INC and Mortgage Electronicregistration Systems INC). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
2002-12-02Mortgage $475,000 — from SHEAMETS CORPORATION to GFI MTGE BANKERS INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS $475,000
1996-11-15Mortgage $109,500 — from THE SHEAMETS CORP to GREENPOINT BANK $109,500
1990-12-21Mortgage $63,289 — from DOLCE, MARIA to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK $63,289

Ten-year activity

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ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systems
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YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsHealth & systemsTotal
201700101
201800112
201900202
202000101
202100606
202200000
202301124
20240313117
20250321226
20261015016
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The last 12 months — 18 records

DateRecord
2026-08-31311: Food Establishment — Plumbing
2026-06-30Job filed: Renovate existing two family dwelling as per plan
2026-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-06-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-05-21311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-05-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-04-13311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-03-25311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-03-13311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2026-02-20311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-02-19311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-02-15311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-01-23311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-01-22311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-01-16311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2025-12-18Restaurant inspection: POETICA COFFEE — grade A
2025-10-22311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant

The full timeline

2026
2026-08-31311: Food Establishment — Plumbing
2026-06-30Job filed: Renovate existing two family dwelling as per plan$18,000
2026-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-06-26311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-06-25311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2026-05-21311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-05-05311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-04-13311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-03-25311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-03-13311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - Construction
2026-02-20311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-02-19311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-02-15311: Dirty Condition — Broken Glass
2026-01-23311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-01-22311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2026-01-16311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2025
2025-12-18Restaurant inspection: POETICA COFFEE — grade A
2025-10-22311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2025-10-15Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-10-15311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-08-23311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-07-21311: Missed Collection — Trash
2025-07-09311: Sidewalk Condition — Sidewalk Violation
2025-07-07Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-07Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2025-07-07Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-07311: ELECTRIC — WIRING
2025-07-07311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-07311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-03Tenant complaint: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2025-07-03Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-03Tenant complaint: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-03311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-03311: UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS
2025-07-03311: ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE
2025-05-09311: Dead/Dying Tree — Planted More Than 2 Years Ago
2025-04-21FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-04-21FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2025-04-21FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-03-01311: Food Establishment — Pet/Animal
2025-02-21Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-02-17311: Rodent — Rat Sighting
2024
2024-12-18311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2024-12-15311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2024-12-13311: Illegal Parking — Overnight Commercial Storage
2024-12-13311: Consumer Complaint — Street Fair Vendor
2024-11-30311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2024-10-28311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2024-10-26311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2024-10-21Restaurant inspection: POETICA COFFEE — grade A
2024-10-15311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-09-30311: Illegal Parking — Double Parked Blocking Traffic
2024-09-25311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2024-09-25311: Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)
2024-08-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Crosswalk
2024-03-25FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-03-25FDNY inspection (RISK)
2024-03-25FDNY inspection (COM_OCPCY)
2024-03-12311: Smoking — Smoking Violation
2023
2023-07-26Restaurant inspection: POETICA COFFEE — grade A
2023-03-24FDNY inspection (RISK)
2023-02-07311: Noise - Residential — Loud Talking
2023-01-26Restaurant inspection: POETICA COFFEE — grade A
2021
2021-03-29311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2021-03-17311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2021-03-10311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2021-02-13311: Illegal Parking — Commercial Overnight Parking
2021-01-17311: Litter Basket / Request — 10 Litter Basket / Request
2021-01-08311: Abandoned Vehicle — With License Plate
2020
2020-09-02311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019
2019-06-09311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2019-02-20311: Request Large Bulky Item Collection — Request Large Bulky Item Collection
2018
2018-11-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-10-11311: Sidewalk Condition — Cellar Door Open/Unprotected
2017
2017-08-25311: Food Establishment — Food Preparation Location
2016
2016-10-06311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2016-09-07311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RO Missed Recycling Organics
2016-08-03311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Talking
2016-07-21311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RO Missed Recycling Organics
2016-01-25311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2015
2015-11-09311: Other Enforcement — E10 Obstruction (Street/Sidewalk)
2015-10-07311: Missed Collection (All Materials) — 1RO Missed Recycling Organics
2015-06-17311: Dirty Conditions — E2 Receptacle Violation
2015-06-16311: Poison Ivy — N/A
2014
2014-05-22Permit PL — ISSUED
2014-04-22311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2014-04-13311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2014-04-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2013
2013-11-06Permit EW — ISSUED
2012
2012-09-24Job filed: RENOVATE STORE FIRST FLOOR..RELOCATE BATHS..REMOVE KITCHEN..REPAIR STORE FRONT..NO CHANGE TO USE OR EGRESS$50,000
2011
2011-06-26311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2011-06-26311: Other Enforcement — E2A Storage Of Receptacles
2011-03-30311: Dirty Conditions — E1 Improper Disposal
2010
2010-08-04311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2010-07-18311: Noise - Residential — Loud Music/Party
2003
2003-03-19DOB violation LL6291:
2002
2002-12-02Mortgage $475,000 — from SHEAMETS CORPORATION to GFI MTGE BANKERS INC; MORTGAGE ELECTRONICREGISTRATION SYSTEMS $475,000
2002-12-02Mortgage assigned — from GFI MORTGAGE BANKERS, INC to GREENPOINT MORTGAGEFUNDING INC
2002-03-26DOB violation LL6291:
2001
2001-02-27DOB violation LL6291:
2000
2000-09-07Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-06-01Permit EW — ISSUED
2000-06-01Permit PL — ISSUED
2000-05-11Job filed: rebuild wall at 1st floor, relocate kitchens & baths, new stair to cellar for re c. room. Replace gas boiler, Refurbish apartments. No change to u$22,000
2000-05-11Job filed: rebuild wall at 1st floor, relocate kitchens & baths, new stair to cellar for re c. room. Replace gas boiler, Refurbish apartments. No change to u$22,000
2000-02-07DOB violation LL6291:
1999
1999-03-16DOB violation LL6291:
1996
1996-11-15Mortgage assigned — from THE SHEAMETS CORP to GREENPOINT BANK
1996-11-15Mortgage $109,500 — from THE SHEAMETS CORP to GREENPOINT BANK$109,500
1996-11-15Deed — from 298 15TH STREET REALTY CORP to THE SHEAMETS CORP
1996-07-10Deed — from LEWIS, JEAN (DEF); NYC PARKING VIOLATIONS BUREAU (DEF); DOLCE, MARIA (DEF); GOODFELLOWSHIP to 298 15TH STREET REALTY CORP
1994
1994-07-25DOB violation LL6291:
1993
1993-06-16SMIS — from FORCONI, ROSETTA; LEONE, LAURA; LEONE, SALVATORE to DOLCE, MARIA
1992
1992-04-09DOB violation C:
1992-04-08DOB complaint, category ?
1991
1991-02-15Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-02-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-02-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1991-02-13Permit EW — ISSUED
1990
1990-12-21Agreement — from DOLCE, MARIA to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK
1990-12-21Mortgage $63,289 — from DOLCE, MARIA to GREEN POINT SAVS BANK$63,289
1990-04-30Deed — from FORCONI, ROSETTA; LEONE, SALVATORE; LEONE, LAURA to DOLCE, MARIA
1989
1989-04-13DOB violation C:

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