# 478 Prospect Place, Prospect Heights, Brooklyn, NY 11238

BBL 3011620043 · Block 1162 · Lot 43 · BIN 3028948  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/478-prospect-place-3011620043  
Last updated: 2026-11-05 · Open-item counts as of 2026-11-09

## Summary

478 Prospect Place (Brooklyn, NY 11238; tax lot BBL 3011620043) is an 8-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C1: walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores), built around 1909, on a 2,620 sq ft lot zoned R6B. City tax records list the owner as IVAN NICHOLS. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,677,000. As of November 9, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, 23 active DOB violations (12 BIS violations and 11 DOB NOW safety violations), 12 open HPD violations and three OATH tickets with an unpaid balance. There were five 311 requests in the past 12 months and three 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, “478 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 (BBL 3011620043)”, data as of 2026-11-09, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/478-prospect-place-3011620043. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Neighborhood

Prospect Heights: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238

- Open HPD violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/open-hpd-violations
- Active DOB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/active-dob-violations
- Active ECB violations: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/active-ecb-violations
- Open DOB jobs: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/open-dob-jobs
- Unpaid OATH tickets: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238/unpaid-oath-tickets

## ZIP

Brooklyn 11238: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/11238

## Nearby properties

Ordered by map distance among lots on this street within 40 house numbers and on this tax block within 15 lot numbers.

- 476 Prospect Place (20 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/476-prospect-place-3011620042
- 480 Prospect Place (21 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/480-prospect-place-3011620044
- 474 Prospect Place (39 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/474-prospect-place-3011620041
- 482 Prospect Place (40 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/482-prospect-place-3011620045
- 472 Prospect Place (60 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/472-prospect-place-3011620040
- 484 Prospect Place (61 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/484-prospect-place-3011620046
- 720 Classon Avenue (148 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/720-classon-avenue-3011620053
- 724 Classon Avenue (154 ft): https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/724-classon-avenue-3011620054

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations (BIS) | 12 |
| Active DOB safety violations (DOB NOW) | 11 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 12 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 3 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: IVAN NICHOLS
- Building class: C1 – Walk-up apartments, more than six families, no stores
- Year built: 1909
- Floors: 4
- Units: 8 residential / 8 total
- Lot area: 2,620 sq ft · Building area: 5,080 sq ft
- Zoning: R6B
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), city dataset updated 2026-08-24; last loaded 2026-11-09

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,677,000, assessed value $754,650, tax class 2B
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-11-23 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1998-11-23 from PATEL, NARENDRA to NICHOLS, IVAN, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1994-02-24 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1994-02-24 from DARLINGTON, CAROLINEEST/; HARMON, SHERMAN EXEC to PATEL, NARENDRA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1978-02-28 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1978-02-28 from DARLINGTON RLTY CORP to DARLINGTON CAROLINE, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1967-03-03 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1967-03-03 from DARLINGTON CAROLINE H to DARLINGTON REALTY CORP, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-12-31 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 300824259 (A2 – Alteration with multiple work types (no change to use/occupancy)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. INSTALL BOILER AND BURNER AND 2 FUEL OIL TANKS. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY IS INVOLVED UNDER THIS APPL ICATION. | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 1999-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300824259: Equipment work / Boiler. Issued 1999-01-22, expires 1999-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300824259: Equipment work / Fuel storage. Issued 1999-01-22, expires 1999-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |
| 1999-01-22 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 300824259: Equipment work / Fuel burning. Issued 1999-01-22, expires 1999-10-01. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, DOB NOW safety, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, DOB NOW safety violation status is Active, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open. Dismissed, cured, waived and disputed-successfully safety violations are not open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2019-11-08 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2018-04-06 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2015-10-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2011-12-13 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED): VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2009-12-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1995-08-29 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1994-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-08-16 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 1993-06-01 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO10034: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 062023LBLVIO31852: VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 110819LBLVIO07243: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 040618LBLVIO09144: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 100115LBLVIO06659: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2011-12-13 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 121311LBLVIO08931: VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2009-12-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LBLVIO, 123109LBLVIO10615: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2005-01-31 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 013105LL629113158: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1995-08-29 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 082995LL629138073: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1994-06-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 060194LL629128495: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 1993-06-01 | open (Active) | DOB NOW safety violation (Boiler), type LL6291, 060193LL629128494: no remarks published. Active. | 855j-jady |
| 2026-05-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-09-03 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RETARDED MATERIAL AT CEILING AND WEST WALL AT PUBLIC HALL, 4th STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2013-06-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE FIRE RESISTANT MATERIAL AT THE CEILING AT THE BULKHEAD AT PUBLIC HALL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2008-08-20 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): SECTION 53, 187, 231 M/D LAW AND DEPARTMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS. PROVIDE A SHOE PROPERLY SECURED TO BOTTOM OF STRING OF DROPLADDER REAR.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE CONNECTION AT WASTE LINE AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR THE CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE PROPERLY REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PAVING CONCRETE PAD AT REAR YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2010, 2011, 2012 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ACCUMULATION OF REFUSE AND/OR RUBBISH AND MAINTAIN IN A CLEAN CONDITION THE REAR YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EVIDENCE OF A CONCEALED WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT SOUTH. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF UNOPENABLE DOOR AT KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A) in apt 1R: SECTION 27-2005 ADM CODE REFIT DOOR IN THE ENTRANCE LOCATED AT APT 1R, 1st STORY, APARTMENT AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2007-09-05 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B): SECTION 27-2040 ADM CODE PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT OR NEAR THE OUTSIDE OF THE FRONT ENTRANCEWAY OF THE BUILDING AND KEEP SAME BURNING FROM SUNSET EVERY DAY TO SUNRISE ON THE DAY FOLLOWING 100 WATTS NO LIGHTS ON.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## DOB safety violations (DOB NOW)

Active means the published violation status is Active. Dismissed, cured, waived, disputed successfully and pending dismissal are not open items.

| Issued | Status | Type | Device | Number | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO10034 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2018 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2023-06-20 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 062023LBLVIO31852 | VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2019 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION |
| 2019-11-08 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 110819LBLVIO07243 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2017 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2018-04-06 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 040618LBLVIO09144 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2016 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2015-10-01 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 100115LBLVIO06659 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2014 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2011-12-13 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 121311LBLVIO08931 | VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2010 INSPECTION REPORT |
| 2009-12-31 | open (Active) | LBLVIO | Boiler | 123109LBLVIO10615 | — |
| 2005-01-31 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 013105LL629113158 | — |
| 1995-08-29 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 082995LL629138073 | — |
| 1994-06-01 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 060194LL629128495 | — |
| 1993-06-01 | open (Active) | LL6291 | Boiler | 060193LL629128494 | — |

0 resolved or not active. Full list: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/api/v1/property/3011620043/violations?type=dob_safety_violation

Source: DOB Safety Violations (DOB NOW) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/Building/DOB-Safety-Violations/855j-jady), city dataset updated 2026-11-09; last loaded 2026-11-09

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-20 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Dep - Bureau Of Env. Complianc: UNREGISTERED BOILERS OR WATER HEATERS-AGGREGATE 350,000+BTU HR 1ST OFF. Unpaid balance $2,240. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2024-06-25 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | jz4z-kudi |
| 2023-07-11 | open (DEFAULTED · DEFAULTED) | OATH ticket from Pcs - Dohmh: FAIL TO ELIMINATE RODENT INFESTATION SHOWN BY ACTIVE RODENT SIGNS 1ST. Unpaid balance $600. Respondent defaulted (did not appear). | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-08 | open (OPEN) | HPD complaint (apt 4F): Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Unsanitary Condition – Pests; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The following complaint conditions are still open. HPD has already attempted to notify the property owner that the condition exists; the tenant should provide access for the owner to make the repair.… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4F): Door/Window – Door; Door/Window – Window Frame. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were issued. Information about specific violations is available at www.nyc.gov/hpd | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2024-05-30 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 4F): Flooring/Stairs – Floor; Water Leak – Damp Spot; Unsanitary Condition – Pests. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – BASIN/SINK. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: UNSANITARY CONDITION – PESTS. | erm2-nwe9 |
| 2026-09-08 | open (Open) | 311 request to HPD: PLUMBING – BATHTUB/SHOWER. | erm2-nwe9 |

## 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 IVAN NICHOLS. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1998-11-23 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1998-11-23). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-10-07 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Officer Ivan Nichols, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-07 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Ivan Nichols. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-07 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: CorporateOwner (478 PROSPECT PLACE LLC), business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-07 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Ivan Nichols, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-10-07 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: HeadOfficer Ivan Nichols, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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