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940 Prospect Place, Brooklyn — Grade F | OpenStoop

940 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: F (3/100)

Year Built: 1917 · Units: 16

940 Prospect Place

Brooklyn 11213

Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 25 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

High Confidence

This building has critical unresolved issues — proceed with caution

Serious unresolved problems. Consider alternatives or get professional advice before proceeding.

940 Prospect Place is a walkup apartment building built in 1917 in Brooklyn with 16 residential units. It carries a Grade F health score, with 59 open Class C hazardous violations and Class C violations that have not been corrected among the recorded concerns. Our analysis reviewed 3,811 records across 25 public data sources, benchmarked against similar mid-sized prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11213)

3,809 buildings in this zip code

0th

Better than 0% of buildings in 11213

Bottom tier

Avg score: 83

WorstBest in 11213

Alerts

Open Critical Violations

This building has unresolved Class C (immediately hazardous) violations that require urgent repair.

Chronic Habitability Pattern

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Severe Heat/Hot Water Crisis

10+ heat or hot water complaints filed in the past year. Tenants are likely experiencing ongoing outages.

Unresolved Critical Violation

The owner failed to comply with a Class C (immediately hazardous) violation order. This indicates willful neglect.

HPD Legal Action

The city's Housing Preservation department has taken legal action against this building's owner.

Hazardous ECB Violation

The Environmental Control Board identified a hazardous condition requiring immediate attention.

Rat Activity

This building has repeated rodent inspection failures (3+ in 5 years), indicating a persistent pest problem.

High Emergency Complaints

This flag was detected in our analysis of this building.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

10Critical

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

55Fair

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

0Critical

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

14Critical

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

77Good

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

42Poor

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

70Fair

Violations by Year↓ Improving

Total: 1031 violations · Peak: 111 in 2013

Event Activity by Category

Complaints

2641

Violations

1031

Inspections

Financial

Compliance

Legal

Permits

Total: 3811 events across 7 categories

Key Statistics

1,005

Housing Violations→

(201 open)

City-documented problems with living conditions

24.2x neighborhood avg

Class C (Hazardous)→

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

25.7x neighborhood avg

Building Violations→

Department of Buildings code violations

5.1x neighborhood avg

566

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

17.0x neighborhood avg

Permits Issued→

Approved construction or renovation work

Near average

1917

Built 109 years ago

↑Improving — 36 violations this year vs 78 last year

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Jan 7, 2014

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007301

Jan 7, 2014

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $2,700,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007300

Jan 7, 2014

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007295

Jan 7, 2014

Mortgage — $2,700,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007299

Jan 7, 2014

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007296

Jan 7, 2014

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2014000007297

Jun 27, 2013

Deed Transfer

Recorded

CRFN: 2013000253714

Aug 7, 2008

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000314269

Oct 5, 2007

Assignment of Lease & Rents — $7,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000509260

Oct 5, 2007

Spreading Agreement — $7,500,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000509259

Oct 5, 2007

Mortgage — $2,743,324.43

Recorded

CRFN: 2007000509258

Nov 6, 2006

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000618889

Nov 6, 2006

Tax Lien & Release

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000618890

Mar 30, 2006

Mortgage — $686,064.9

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000178562

Mar 30, 2006

Agreement — $3,300,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000178563

Dec 10, 2004

Mortgage — $1,347,500

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000762857

Dec 10, 2004

Agreement — $2,887,500

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000762858

Aug 16, 2004

Assignment of Lease & Rents

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000506737

Apr 2, 2004

Deed Transfer — $3,000,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000197702

Apr 2, 2004

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2004000197705

Dec 11, 2003

DEEDO — $600,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000501595

Apr 21, 2003

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2003000097820

Jan 14, 1991

Assignment

Recorded

Aug 29, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

Jul 26, 1989

Assignment

Recorded

May 24, 1988

Mortgage — $250,000

Recorded

Aug 26, 1986

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Aug 26, 1986

Mortgage — $150,000

Recorded

Date unknown

Mortgage

Recorded

Date unknown

Deed Transfer

Recorded

Date unknown

Assignment

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

Aug 17, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 10 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C1

Jul 30, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 30 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C1

Mar 10, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 60 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C1

Feb 12, 2020

Tax Lien

Cycle: 90 Days Notice·Tax Class Code: 2·Building Class: C1

Litigation History

Legal actions taken by the city against this building's owner for failure to maintain safe conditions.

Oct 30, 2024

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — 930-940 LLC,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 30, 2024

Nov 6, 2019

Tenant Action — 930-940 LLC,AEGIS REALTY MANAGEMENT CORPORATION

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Nov 6, 2019

Jun 19, 2019

Tenant Action/Harrassment — 930-940 LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action/Harrassment

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jun 19, 2019

Harassment Finding: No Harassment

Oct 4, 2017

Comprehensive — 930-940 LLC,SETH A. MILLER,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 4, 2017

Aug 10, 2017

Tenant Action — SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Aug 10, 2017

Apr 10, 2017

Heat and Hot Water — 930-940 LLC,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 10, 2017

Oct 26, 2016

False Certification Non-Lead — 930-940 LLC,MORIS YERO-SHAL,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: False Certification Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 26, 2016

Jan 21, 2014

Heat and Hot Water — 930-940 LLC,SETH MILLER

PENDING

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Jan 21, 2014

Dec 11, 2013

Tenant Action — 930-940 LLC,SETH MILLER ET AL

PENDING

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: PENDING

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Dec 11, 2013

Apr 25, 2013

Heat and Hot Water — LIANA MONGTIGNIER,MMSH, LLC,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Heat and Hot Water

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Apr 25, 2013

Feb 22, 2013

Comprehensive — LIANA MONGTIGNIER,MMSH, LLC,SETH MILLER

CLOSED

Case Type: Comprehensive

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 22, 2013

Oct 10, 2012

Tenant Action — PROSPECT PLACE LENDERS LLC

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Oct 10, 2012

Feb 16, 2012

Access Warrant - Non-Lead — BARBARA BURGER,MICHAEL BESEN

CLOSED

Case Type: Access Warrant - Non-Lead

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: NO

Case Opened: Feb 16, 2012

Jan 6, 2010

Tenant Action — MMSH LLC,ZEE LEVINSON ET AL (Judgment entered)

CLOSED

Case Type: Tenant Action

Case Status: CLOSED

Judgment: YES

Case Opened: Jan 6, 2010

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (4)

Complaint

Apr 28, 2026• 13 days ago

WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt D)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: D

Space Type: BATHROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Apr 22, 2026

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

311 Complaint

Apr 20, 2026• 20 days ago

OPEN

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: MISSING OR INADEQUATE CANS/LID

Resolution Description: 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.

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 14, 2026• 27 days ago

OPEN

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Mar 31, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: MISSING OR INADEQUATE CANS/LID

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Medium Priority (5)

311 Complaint

Apr 22, 2026• 18 days ago

OPEN

HEAVY FLOW

Complaint Type: WATER LEAK

Descriptor: HEAVY FLOW

Descriptor2: AT WALL OR CEILING

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed.

Closed Date: Apr 27, 2026

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 20, 2026• 20 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 20, 2026

Resolution: 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. HPD may attempt to contact the tenant by phone to

Complaint

Apr 14, 2026• 27 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: BUILDING ENTRANCE

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 14, 2026

311 Complaint

Apr 14, 2026• 27 days ago

OPEN

Rat Sighting

Complaint Type: Rodent

Descriptor: Rat Sighting

Resolution Description: This service request was closed because the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene received an earlier complaint about the same location. You can find inspection results for this address by going to

Closed Date: Apr 16, 2026

Agency: Department of Health and Mental Hygiene

Location Type: 3+ Family Apt. Building

Complaint

Mar 31, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt M)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: M

Space Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Unit Type: BUILDING-WIDE

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Mar 31, 2026

Informational (1)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

930-940 LLC

Year Built: 1,905

Building Class: C1

Gross Area: 19,500 sqft

Units: 16

Stories: 4

Zoning: R6

Assessed Value: $332,100

Market Value: $738,000

Other Events (10)

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt L)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: L

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 2, 2026

Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 4N)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 4N

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: May 2, 2026

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

May 2, 2026• 9 days ago

Banging/Pounding

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Banging/Pounding

Resolution Description: The New York City Police Department responded to the complaint and their investigation determined that no criminal violation existed. The condition was corrected without the need to issue a summons or

Closed Date: May 2, 2026

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

311 Complaint

Apr 30, 2026• 11 days ago

GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Complaint Type: UNSANITARY CONDITION

Descriptor: GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE

Descriptor2: ACCUMULATION

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

Complaint

Apr 30, 2026• 11 days ago

OPEN

UNSANITARY CONDITION — GARBAGE/RECYCLING STORAGE [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt BLDG)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: BLDG

Space Type: HALLWAY

Unit Type: PUBLIC AREA

Complaint Status: OPEN

Problem Status: OPEN

Received Date: Apr 30, 2026

Housing Violation

Apr 26, 2026• 15 days ago

Class A / I: §27-2104(B) HMC POST A PROPER NOTICE REGARDING RENT STABILIZATION LAW, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION WITHIN THE COMMON AREA AT THE BUILDINGS ENTRANCE. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SIGNAGE REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE VISIT:

Class: A

Floor: 1

Status: NOV SENT OUT

Nov Type: Original

Issued Date: Apr 28, 2026

Cure By Date: Aug 1, 2026

Status Date: Apr 28, 2026

Inspection

Apr 16, 2026• 25 days ago

Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Compliance (Job PC8682495)

Type: Compliance

Result: Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason

Job: PC8682495

Approved: Apr 17, 2026

311 Complaint

Mar 25, 2026• 1 month ago

OPEN

Trash

Complaint Type: Dirty Condition

Descriptor: Trash

Descriptor2: Littering

Resolution Description: The Department of Sanitation investigated this complaint and issued a Notice of Violation.

Closed Date: Mar 26, 2026

Agency: Department of Sanitation

Location Type: Sidewalk

Property Details

Year Built

1917

Total Units

Residential Units

Building Class

Location

BBL

3012350031

Zipcode

11213

Location

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940 PROSPECT PLACE, Brooklyn — Grade F

940 Prospect Place

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