79 Kingston Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01210-0010Map
Owner of record: 79 Kingston Owner LLC
79 Kingston Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1905 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 14 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 79 Kingston Owner LLC. HPD has recorded 207 housing violations here, most recently on September 22, 2026. 18 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 14 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 207
- DOB violations
- 9
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 383
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 207
- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified on time - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2026 · Apt 2B
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold items at building front at south at fire escape, 2nd story
Sep 22, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Dec 29, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective faucets at showerbody (1st and 2nd from north at west) in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at apartment door in the entrance located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots at building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Dec 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 4th story
Dec 28, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hotwater exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Dec 28, 2025 · Apt 4C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 4C
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Provide a peep hole in entrance door of the dwelling unit so located so as to permit a person inside the dwelling to view any person outside entrance door ... in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 3C
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Nov 15, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 1st story
Nov 15, 2025
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system lock door leading to cellar at 1st story public hall at public hall, 1st story
Oct 20, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2c, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Oct 20, 2025 · Apt 2C
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stool at window at east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
The following dwelling units were reoccupied while being subject to an order to repair/vacate order issued by the department; file for a dismissal request related to the issued order (see www.nyc.gov/hpd). in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Apr 7, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate order # 259181 apartment 2a, 2nd apartment at south 2nd story in the entire apartment located at apt, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls in the 3rd room from east at south located at apt 2b, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2B
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door in the entrance located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 9
- Construction other optional
Observed excavation @ expo #1/2 creating an unsafe condition for both pedestrian & structure compromising structural stability. owner to hir e nyspe ot submit report to feu within 30 days addressing all conditio ns w/ plans, photos & recommendating time frame & repairs to be comple ted
Aug 14, 2023
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Observed (3)ac split level unit at exposure #2 with no permit on file with the dept atoi .aprox 8' feet from ground ., obtain all permits
Dec 22, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
For construction fence installed at exposure #1 without permit on file with the dept /store front sign at exposure #1 installed with lights ,approx 3'feet x 20'feet . 8'feet in height from the sidewalk installe
Dec 22, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner atoi - partial vacate to include 1st floor commercial space due to compromised means of egress. approximately 6ft excavated area surrounding parimeter near
Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit issued to the property owner. at time of inspection i observed approximately more than 6ft of excavated area at perimeter of exposure 1 and 2 of first floor commercial space compromising e
Aug 14, 2023 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Sep 8, 2026 · Apt APT2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 8, 2026 · Apt 3C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2026 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 1, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 25, 2026 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 29, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 26, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 4B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Nov 14, 2025 · Apt 1C
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 3, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 2, 2025 · Apt 2B
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 27, 2025 · Apt 4C
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 25, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C7)
- Year built
- 1905
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 14
- Building area
- 9,308 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,692 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 308
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1210 / 10
- Assessed value
- $692,100
- Landmark / historic district
- Crown Heights North III Historic District
HPD registration #360771, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 79 Kingston Avenue
Who owns 79 Kingston Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 79 Kingston Owner LLC.
Does 79 Kingston Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 207 housing violations at this property.
Is 79 Kingston Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 14 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 14 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 79 Kingston Avenue built?
City records list 1905 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 79 Kingston Avenue?
It has 14 residential units and 15 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.