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
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.