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NYC Building Records · BBL 2026740041

597 PROSPECT AVENUE

Bronx · Block 2674 · Lot 41 · Walk-up apartment (Class C2)

Owner of record

597 PROSPECT AVENUE LLC
HPD-registered head officer: BASHIE WERTZBERGER

HPD registered contacts

People legally accountable to HPD for conditions at this building, in registration-priority order:
  • Head OfficerBASHIE WERTZBERGER
  • Corporate Owner597 PROSPECT AVE LLC
  • Site ManagerYOSEF SCHWARTZ

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Jan 22, 2026 for $1.4M to PROSPECT EQUITIES NY LLC.
Previous owner: 597 PROSPECT AVE LLC
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 5)

DateTypeAmountParties
Jan 22, 2026DEED$1.4MParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Aug 26, 2019DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 6, 2019DEED$886KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 11, 2012MTGE$446KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 11, 2012DEED$395KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
5
Year built
1910
Class
C2
Borough
Bronx
Zoning:
R7-1
Lot size:
2,000 sqft
Building area:
4,760 sqft
Floors:
4
Assessed value:
$289K
Community district:
201
Council district:
8

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class AInspected Apr 30, 2026
    (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 HPD…
  • Class IInspected Nov 17, 2025
    §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…
  • Class AInspected Jun 5, 2025
    (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 HPD…
  • Class IInspected Sep 16, 2024
    § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS WE…
  • Class IInspected Sep 16, 2024
    § 27-2142 ADM CODE APTS HAVE BEEN VACATED BY THIS DEPARTMENT AND CANNOT BE REOCCUPIED UNTIL SO ORDERED AFTER PROOF OF COMPLIANCE FOR APTS WE…
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Recent ACRIS activity

5 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Jan 22, 2026).

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