Which neighborhood does 553 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 fall under?

In the neighborhood Crown Heights, New York

Does 553 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have any open violations?

This building has 20 open violations

In the past year, did any apartments in 553 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have bedbug infestations?

In the past year, this building had 2 reports of bedbug infestations

NYC buildings Brooklyn Crown Heights553 Prospect Place

553 Prospect Place

Crown Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

159 units·12 floors·Built in 1930

3.9

7 reviews

Rent-stabilized apartments

This building has apartments that entitle you to a renewal and limited rent increases.

Good cause building

This building guarantees a renewal and capped rent increases, if you follow your lease terms.

Highlights

Evictions

Open violations

Litigation cases

Bedbug history

Pet friendly

Renter recommendations

Renters recommend this building

Renters approve of the building's owners

Review summary

Summarized from anonymous rental reviews on Openigloo.

Recent reviews for 553 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, describe a well-located, rent-stabilized building known for its friendly community and responsive management. Tenants appreciate clean common areas, effective pest control, and proximity to multiple subway lines and neighborhood amenities. However, recurring issues include inconsistent heating control due to serially connected radiators, occasional leaks during heavy rain, and problems with the cluttered mailroom and package thefts. Some renters note occasional slow management responses and suggest improvements in mail/package handling and ongoing maintenance. Noise levels are generally low, and despite the building's age and minor air quality concerns, it remains a recommended and affordable choice for renters valuing community and location.

Reviews

Former tenant·9 minutes ago

Overall decent place to live

Pros

Rent stabilized Unusual layouts, every unit is different Friendly building staff Good community of neighbors

Cons

Serially connected heat. If you get a crazy hot apartment, you can't adjust the baseboards because your neighbors will lose their heat. Management/staff can be slow to respond, unequal in how they treat tenants Building is old and a little crusty, air quality issues

Former tenant·Over 1 year ago

Hallways smell like weed

Pros

-good location -friendly tenants

Cons

-hallways smells strongly of weed. Smell seeps into apartment -packages get stolen from mail area.

Building ratings

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Cleanliness

Trash management

Pest control

Water pressure

Heat

Neighbors

Noise levels

Owner responsiveness

Rents and deposits

Renters received their security deposits back

Electronic rent payments

Open violations

From past 10 years · Updated a day ago

Average violations per unit in this building is better than the city average.

Building average0.12Violations per unit

NYC average0.81Violations per unit

17Class C

Immediately hazardous

Rodents, pest, mold, inadequate heat or hot water, defective building parts

2Class B

Hazardous

Smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting, no lighting for stairways

1Class A

Non-hazardous

No peephole on a door, no street number on the building, unlawful keeping of animals

0Class I

Missing info

Missing or non-compliant with administrative information orders or filings

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