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1659 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

BBL 3014570090 (Borough 3, Block 1457, Lot 90) · BIN 3039187 · Last updated:

Summary · as of October 31, 2026

1659 Prospect Place (Brooklyn, NY 11233; tax lot BBL 3014570090) is a two-family home (building class B1: two-family home, brick), built around 1899, on a 2,417 sq ft lot zoned R6. City tax records list the owner as J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC; per ACRIS, a deed to this owner dated July 21, 2022 lists a price of $10. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $870,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations, three active ECB violations and 13 open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and 11 HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

Owner of record
J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC
Building class
B1 · Two-family home, brick
Year built · units
1899 · 2 res.
Lot area · zoning
2,417 sq ft · R6
Market value (DOF)
$870,000 FY2027
Last priced deed
$10 · 2022-07-21
BBL
3014570090
BIN
3039187

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1659 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3014570090)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1659-prospect-place-3014570090. Source: NYC Open Data.

Lot & building

Basic facts about the tax lot and building from the city’s PLUTO database.

Owner (as listed by the city)
J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLCThe owner name on the city’s tax records. It can lag behind recent sales and is often an LLC.
Building class
B1 – Two-family home, brickThe Department of Finance’s category for what kind of building this is.
Land use
One- & two-family buildingsCity Planning’s broad category of how the lot is used.
Year built
1899Often an estimate for older buildings.
Floors
2
Units
2 residential / 2 totalResidential units are apartments; total includes stores and offices.
Buildings on lot
1
Lot size
2,417 sq ft (18.92 ft × 127.75 ft)
Building floor area
1,976 sq ft
Zoning
R6The zoning district sets what can be built and used here. Residential district.
Built vs. allowed density (FAR)
0.82 built / 2.43 max residentialFloor Area Ratio = building floor area ÷ lot area. If built FAR is below the maximum, zoning may allow more floor area (other rules apply).
Identifiers
BBL 3014570090 (Borough 3, Block 1457, Lot 90) · BIN 3039187BBL identifies the tax lot; BIN identifies each building (from DOB/HPD/footprint records).

Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) — city dataset updated 2026-08-24; data as of 2026-11-04; Building Footprints — city dataset updated 2026-10-25; data as of 2026-11-01

Tax assessment

How the Department of Finance values this lot for property tax.

Market value (tax year 2027, final roll)
$870,000The Department of Finance’s estimate of value for tax purposes. It is not an appraisal and is often far from the sale price.
Assessed value
$52,200The portion of market value that taxes are calculated on (capped by law for small homes).
Taxable value (final)
$8,081Assessed value minus any exemptions.
Tax class
Tax class 1 – 1–3 family homes (and some small mixed-use / vacant lots)
Tax yearRollMarket valueAssessed valueTax class
2027Final$870,000$52,2001
2026Final$913,000$54,7801
2025Final$1,074,000$64,4401

Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data — city dataset updated 2026-09-14; data as of 2026-11-04

Sales & deed history 9

Deeds recorded with the City Register (ACRIS). A deed transfers ownership. A $0 or very low price usually means a transfer between related parties, an estate, or a refinance-related transfer, not a market sale. This is not a title search; mortgages, liens and other documents are not shown.

DateTypePriceSeller (grantor)Buyer (grantee)Doc ID
2022-07-21DEED$10Watson, JulianJ Watson Enterprise Llc2022072600227001
2003-06-19DEED$244,300Walker, Jillian; Walker, GlenWatson, Julian2003062501591001
1995-05-31DEED$0 / not statedD.J Dream Homes IncWalker, Glen; Walker, JullianFT_3420004835842
1990-08-22DEED$0 / not stated
one deed covering 2 lots; price is for all of them
Gilbert Martinez IncD J Dream Homes IncFT_3310001564831
1987-05-08DEED$0 / not statedFrommann, AnneGilbert Martinez,IncFT_3650001277465
1984-04-09DEED$0 / not statedH.U.D.Frommann, AnneFT_3030001021803
1983-10-27DEED$0 / not statedFederal Nat'L Mtge AssocHousing & Urban DvlptFT_3750000987875
1983-10-20DEED$0 / not statedBryant, Clarence L Defs; Bonina, John A RefFederal Nat'L Mtge AssocFT_3760000987876
1968-01-22DEED$0 / not statedPepe Natale N; Pepe AntonettaBryant Clarence L; Bryant ArlethaBK_6830063300440

Source: ACRIS Real Property Master — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Legals — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04; ACRIS Real Property Parties — city dataset updated 2026-10-08; data as of 2026-11-04

DOB job filings 1 open of 1

A “job” is an application to the Department of Buildings to do construction work. A job marked Permitted, not signed off had a work permit issued but the city has no record of final sign-off (inspection/completion). Old jobs left in this state are common and appear in buyer and lender due diligence; the work may or may not have been done.

StatusJob #TypeFiledEst. cost
Permitted, not signed off
PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK · 1992-08-18
300153152
BIS
A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)1992-02-05$20,000

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Job Application Filings — city dataset updated 2026-11-01; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Job Application Filings (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-30; data as of 2026-10-31

Work permits 3

Individual permits issued under DOB jobs (one job can have several permits, e.g. plumbing and construction). Permit expiration alone does not mean the job was completed or signed off.

IssuedExpiresJob #WorkPermit status
1992-08-181993-07-17300153152
BIS
Plumbing / PlumbingISSUED (initial)
1992-06-031992-09-18300153152
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)
1992-06-031992-09-18300153152
BIS
AlterationISSUED (initial)

Source: DOB NOW: Build – Approved Permits — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04; DOB Permit Issuance (BIS) — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-10-31

DOB violations 2 active of 2

Violations issued by the Department of Buildings for building-code or zoning conditions. Active means DOB has not recorded the violation as resolved or dismissed. Many active DOB violations are old (e.g. elevator or boiler inspection paperwork).

StatusIssuedTypeDescriptionNumber
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2022-11-01C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALWORK 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.V110122C22-04069
Active
V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
2022-11-01C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONALRESIDENCE 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.V110122C22-04068

Source: DOB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

ECB violations (DOB) 3 active of 3

DOB violations that go to a hearing at OATH (formerly the Environmental Control Board) and can carry fines. Active or Resolved follows the DOB violation status field. The hearing status is about the hearing and its penalty: written off means the city stopped collecting the fine, not that the condition was corrected. A balance due is a fine the city says is unpaid.

StatusIssuedSeverityWhat it was forPenalty / paid / balanceECB #
Active
Hearing: WRITTEN OFF
Written off refers to the penalty, not the violation.
2007-05-11HazardousOCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O & DOB RECORDS.CLASS"A"APTAT BASEMENT(FIXTURES PRESENT).REMEDY:RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANCY.$2,500 / $0 / $034519993X
Active
Hearing: ADMIT/IN-VIO
2024-07-09CLASS - 2RCA 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$2,530 / $2,530 / $039118779J
Active
Hearing: STIPULATION/IN-VIO · Certification: NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED
2024-07-09CLASS - 2RCA 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$1,250 / $1,286 / $039118780R

Source: DOB ECB Violations — city dataset updated 2026-10-31; data as of 2026-11-04

OATH tickets (all agencies) 0 unpaid of 27

Summonses heard at the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings, from agencies like Sanitation, Buildings, Fire and Health, linked to this lot’s block and lot. Default means the respondent did not appear at the hearing, which typically results in the maximum penalty. Tickets may be issued to tenants or businesses at the address, not just the owner. DOB ECB tickets appear here too.

StatusDateAgencyChargeRespondentImposed / paid / balanceTicket #
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2026-02-28Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$50 / $50 / $0049679412X
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · STIPULATED
2024-07-09Dept. Of BuildingsWORK WITHOUT A PERMITJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$1,250 / $1,286 / $0039118780R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · ADMIT IN-VIO
2024-07-09Dept. Of BuildingsRESIDENCE ALTERED CONTRARY TO C OF O OR OTHER DOCJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$2,530 / $2,530 / $0039118779J
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2024-03-22Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$50 / $50 / $0048243735R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2024-03-21Sanitation OthersIMPROPER DISPOSAL--BEDDING 1ST OCCURRENCEJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$300 / $193 / $0048296291Y
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2023-12-30Sanitation OthersDIRTY SIDEWALKJ WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC$50 / $50 / $0048173660K
No balance due
PAID IN FULL · SETTL IN-VIO
2021-04-17Sanitation OthersLOOSE RUBBISHWATSON JULIAN$300 / $274 / $0047140828H
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2018-06-28Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSWATSON$25 / $40 / $0042048074R
No balance due
PAID IN FULL
2017-10-26Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSWATSON$25 / $25 / $0041874868R
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2017-10-19Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSWATSON$25 / $42 / $0045260163X
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULTED
2017-07-27Dos - Enforcement AgentsFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSWATSON$25 / $42 / $0041978294N
No balance due Default
PAID IN FULL · DEFAULT
2016-02-04Sanitation DeptFAILURE TO PROPERLY PUT RECYCS OUT FOR COLLECTION 1TO8DWELLING UNITSWATSON$25 / $25 / —041408453R

Showing 12 of 27 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: OATH Hearings Division Case Status — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD registration & contacts

Owners of most rental buildings must register with the Department of Housing Preservation and Development each year and list an owner and managing agent.

No HPD registration found. Registration is required for buildings with 3 or more apartments (and for 1–2 family homes where neither the owner nor family lives there).

Source: HPD Multiple Dwelling Registrations — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04; HPD Registration Contacts — city dataset updated 2026-10-28; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD housing-code violations 13 open of 14

Violations HPD inspectors issued for conditions in residential buildings (heat, leaks, mold, pests, lead paint, etc.). Class letters show how serious: Class A – non-hazardous (HPD gives 90 days to correct); Class B – hazardous (30 days to correct); Class C – immediately hazardous (24 hours to correct for most conditions); Class I – information / order (e.g. orders to register, lead or other administrative orders). Open means HPD has not recorded the condition as corrected.

StatusClassIssuedAptCondition
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2025-11-24
I2025-11-24§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Nov Sent Out · 2025-01-13
C2025-01-132§ 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: 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
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2024-12-04
I2024-12-04§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2023-11-28
I2023-11-28§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
Info Nov Sent Out · 2022-11-17
I2022-11-17§27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISE
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2022-09-16
B2008-01-281HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2022-09-16
B2008-01-281HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Open
Not Complied With · 2022-09-09
B2007-05-15§ 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BOILER ROOM AT BASEMENT
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2022-09-16
B2007-05-151HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE AND ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Open
Not Complied With · 2022-09-09
B2007-05-15§ 27-2073 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE UNLAWFUL COOKING SPACE OR FILE PLANS AND APPLICATION WITH THIS DEPARTMENT TO LEGALIZE SAME, IF LAWFULLY FEASIBLE .. AT BASEMENT
Open
Not Complied With · 2022-09-09
B2007-05-15§ 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. AT BASEMENT
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2022-09-16
B2007-05-15§ 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
Open
First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation · 2022-09-16
B2005-08-241HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY
Closed
Violation Closed · 2022-09-09
C2008-01-28§ 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE LOCKING ASSEMBLY TO FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING AT FRONT AREAWAY

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

HPD complaints 11

Complaints tenants or others made to HPD (usually via 311) about housing conditions, from 2019 onward. A complaint is not a violation; HPD may inspect and issue one.

ReceivedStatusAptProblem(s)Outcome
2025-01-20CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2025-01-07CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyHPD inspected this condition so the complaint has been closed. Violations were issued. The law provides the property owner time to correct the condition(s). Violation descriptions and the dates for t
2024-12-06CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n
2024-12-05CLOSEBLDGHeat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in t
2024-12-05CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyHPD conducted an inspection of this complaint. The conditions observed by the inspector did not violate the housing laws enforced by HPD. The complaint has been closed.
2024-12-04CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyMore than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.HPD called the telephone number on file for this complaint. Someone at that n
2024-12-01CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Apartment OnlyThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2024-11-25CLOSE2Heat/Hot Water – Entire BuildingThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been closed
2022-09-13CLOSEBASEMEWater Leak – Heavy FlowThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.
2022-07-08CLOSEBASEMEUnsanitary Condition – SewageThe Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Showing 10 of 11 records. The API and the source dataset have the full list.

Source: HPD Housing Maintenance Code Complaints and Problems — city dataset updated 2026-11-02; data as of 2026-11-04

311 requests (last 12 months) 0

Recent 311 service requests the city geocoded to this lot: noise, illegal parking, heat, sanitation and more. Anyone can file them, so they describe activity at or near the address, not necessarily the building itself.

No records found in this dataset for this lot.

Source: 311 Service Requests from 2020 to Present — city dataset updated 2026-11-04; data as of 2026-11-04

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