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281 Kingston Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11213BBL 3-01265-0009Map

Owner of record: Levi Harel

281 Kingston Avenue is a two-family home built in 1904 in Brooklyn, 11213. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Levi Harel. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on February 6, 2023. 3 of the 7 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
7
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
9

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Feb 6, 2023

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 7

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 6, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the allowed maximum temperature of 130 degrees f in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jan 28, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Jan 19, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at bsmt-apt 1, 1st bsmt-apt from north at east

    Jan 18, 2023 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story

    Jan 23, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Landmark none

    Landmk-landmark none

    Jan 13, 2026

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted: at the time of inspection an active posted vacate order #b310/2025 issued on 07/08/2025 has been removed from the front door. previous violation #3572783

    Jul 8, 2026 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. noted at time of inspection an active posted vacate order #b310/2025 issued on 07/09/2025 and posted on 07/22/2025 has been removed from the front door. new vac

    May 28, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the dept. of buildings records. illegal occupancy noted: at 1st and 2nd floor duplex has been converted and used transiently. 1st floor unit #3 is being occupied by 3 guest

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in a code-compliant manner. failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers, where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at 1st and 2nd floor duplex apartment

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Bc 907.2.8. failure to provide required fire alarm system for transient use at 1st and 2nd floor duplex.-request for corrective action issued on 11/27/2024.-remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Residence converted, maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families-legal two family converted to a four family dwelling. a 2 family dwelling has been converted and o

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $50,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor as per bc 1018.1(2008 code); 27-366; bc 1021.1(2014 code), bc 1006.3(2022 code) for transient us

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. illegal work noted at first and second floor duplex having erected full height partitions to convert/create 3 independent units with bedrooms, kitchen and bedrooms. remedy: obtain all per

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. illegal plumbing work noted at first and secondfloor duplex, having installed waste and water lines for additional kitchens and 3 pcs bathrooms. remedy: obtain all permits.

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Electrical work without a permit. illegal electrical work noted at first and second floor duplex having installed electrical wiring for light fixtures, outlets and switches. remedy: obtain all permits.

    Jul 9, 2025 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Sep 20, 2026 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 27, 2026 · Apt STREET

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 22, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 4, 2023 · Apt GROUND

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 17, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 7, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 1, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B9)
Year built
1904
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
308
Council district
35
Block / lot
1265 / 9
Assessed value
$101,640
Landmark / historic district
Crown Heights North III Historic District

Questions about 281 Kingston Avenue

Who owns 281 Kingston Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Levi Harel.

Does 281 Kingston Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.

Is 281 Kingston Avenue rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 281 Kingston Avenue built?

City records list 1904 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 281 Kingston Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.