# 1659 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233

BBL 3014570090 · Block 1457 · Lot 90 · BIN 3039187  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1659-prospect-place-3014570090  
Last updated: 2026-10-31 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-05

## Summary

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 November 5, 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.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “1659 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11233 (BBL 3014570090)”, data as of 2026-11-05, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/1659-prospect-place-3014570090. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 3 |
| Open HPD violations | 13 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC
- Building class: B1 – Two-family home, brick
- Year built: 1899
- Floors: 2
- Units: 2 residential / 2 total
- Lot area: 2,417 sq ft · Building area: 1,976 sq ft
- Zoning: R6
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-05

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $870,000, assessed value $52,200, tax class 1
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-07-21 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2022-07-21 from WATSON, JULIAN to J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC, stated price $10. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 2003-06-19 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 2003-06-19 from WALKER, JILLIAN; WALKER, GLEN to WATSON, JULIAN, stated price $244,300. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1995-05-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1995-05-31 from D.J DREAM HOMES INC to WALKER, GLEN; WALKER, JULLIAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1990-08-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1990-08-22 from GILBERT MARTINEZ INC to D J DREAM HOMES INC, no price stated ($0) for a deed covering 2 lots. | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1987-05-08 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1987-05-08 from FROMMANN, ANNE to GILBERT MARTINEZ,INC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1984-04-09 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1984-04-09 from H.U.D. to FROMMANN, ANNE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-10-27 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-10-27 from FEDERAL NAT'L MTGE ASSOC to HOUSING & URBAN DVLPT, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1983-10-20 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1983-10-20 from BRYANT, CLARENCE L DEFS; BONINA, JOHN A REF to FEDERAL NAT'L MTGE ASSOC, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1968-01-22 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1968-01-22 from PEPE NATALE N; PEPE ANTONETTA to BRYANT CLARENCE L; BRYANT ARLETHA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-02-05 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300153152 (A1 – Major alteration (changes use, egress or occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. APPLICATION IS MADE TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.NO CHANGE TO EXISTING TWO(2)FAMILY OCCUPANC Y..NO WORK EXCEPT FOR NEW BOILERS AND HEATERS.INSTALL NEW PLUMBING FIXTURES IN KITCHEN AND BATHROOM … | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1992-08-18 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300153152: Plumbing / Plumbing. Issued 1992-08-18, expires 1993-07-17. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-06-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300153152: Alteration. Issued 1992-06-03, expires 1992-09-18. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1992-06-03 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300153152: Alteration. Issued 1992-06-03, expires 1992-09-18. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-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 ELECTRI…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2022-11-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (C-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 WI…. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2007-05-11 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status WRITTEN OFF) | ECB (DOB) violation, hazardous: OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THAT ALLOWED BY C OF O & DOB RECORDS.CLASS"A"APTAT BASEMENT(FIXTURES PRESENT).REMEDY:RESTORE PREMISES TO LEGAL OCCUPANCY.. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: penalty written off (the city stopped trying to collect the fine; this does not mean the condition was corrected). | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-07-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status ADMIT/IN-VIO) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: violation admitted. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2024-07-09 | open (violation status ACTIVE; hearing status STIPULATION/IN-VIO; certification NO COMPLIANCE RECORDED) | ECB (DOB) violation, 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. Violation status (DOB): active (open; not resolved in DOB records). Hearing/penalty status: found in violation by stipulation. Certification of correction: no compliance recorded. | 6bgk-3dad |
| 2025-11-24 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-01-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 2: § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-12-04 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-11-28 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-11-17 | open (Info Nov Sent Out) | HPD class I violation (Class I): §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 PREMIS…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-01-28 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-01-28 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC 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 recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-05-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 12 M/D LAW DISCONTINUE THE STORAGE OF COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL BOILER ROOM AT BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-05-15 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC 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 recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-05-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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 recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-05-15 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2087 ADM CODE - DISCONTINUE USE OF ROOMS FOR LIVING, DISCONNECT PLUMBING FIXTURES WHERE ILLEGAL AND PROPERLY SEAL PIPE CONNECTIONS .. AT BASEMENT. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-05-15 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 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 — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2005-08-24 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2018.4 ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-10-09 | pending (RESCHEDULED) | OATH ticket from Dos - Enforcement Agents: UNCOVERED RECEPTACLES 1ST OFFENSE. Hearing pending. | jz4z-kudi |

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-20 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2025-01-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-06 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More 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 … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-05 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. HPD 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. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-04 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. More 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… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Apartment Only. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-11-25 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 2): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The 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 close… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-09-13 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Water Leak – Heavy Flow. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-07-08 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Unsanitary Condition – Sewage. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2022-02-07 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BASEME): Plumbing – Water Supply; Paint/Plaster – Wall; Unsanitary Condition – Sewage; Unsanitary Condition – Mold. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new… | ygpa-z7cr |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as J WATSON ENTERPRISE LLC. | 64uk-42ks |
| 2022-07-21 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 2022-07-21). | 636b-3b5g |

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