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39 Kingsland Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11211BBL 3-02875-0053Map

Owner of record: Zev Zafir INC

39 Kingsland Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11211. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Zev Zafir INC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 10 of the 27 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 5 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
21
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 2025

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
5
About 83% of the building's 6 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 27

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the front yard at front areaway, 1st story

    Apr 9, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 3, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 20, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate illegal gate in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 6, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 6, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Mar 11, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water in excess of 130 degrees in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Mar 11, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective buildilding entrance door lock , 1st story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective iron-rod gate door off hindge at building front entrance , 1st story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective loose concrete bricks and mortor , 1st thru 5th tread up from bottom at building front entrance , 1st story

    Mar 11, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required, light fixture present

    Sep 2, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing handle at shut off valve at radiator in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate capable of being padlocked in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and walls in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Apr 10, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story

    Feb 16, 2009

    Open — Not complied with

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Aug 4, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 21

  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain building in a code compliant manner. at time of inspection observed rust throughout a decorative cornice. observed spalling and missing stucco at 1fl, broken and loose screen, cracks on entr

    Aug 5, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted maintained or occupied as a dwelling for more than the legally number of families authorized by the c of o or official department records. at the time of inspection, i observed legal 6 to no

    Mar 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit. at the time of inspection for the cellar level, i observed erected full height partitions creating 4 bedrooms, water lines for 3 pc bathroom and residential sink, gas line for a gas stove

    Mar 18, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building and all parts thereof in a code-compliant manner. at the time of inspection, i observed rear cmu wall approx. 56 linear feet is in a state of disrepair. multiple step cracks on the

    Mar 18, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit: noted full height partition walls erected in cellarto create "class a" apartment as a dwelling. cellar has 5 bedrooms.living room, dining room,kitchen with gas stove and 3pc bathroom.also res

    Oct 19, 2013 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary by the cofo or bldg dept records: note at time of inspection cellar apartment was occupied. there ar efull height parti-tion walls with electrical room for light,outlet etc. also 3pc bathroo

    Oct 19, 2013 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: full height interior sheetrock partition walls erected in cellar to create class 'a' dwelling w/bedrooms, living room, dining room, kitchen w/gas stove and kitchen sink & 3 pc

    Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. noted: hpd records mdr #311945 indicate bldg occupied as 6 family dwelling now sheetrock partition walls erected in cellar to illegally convert it

    Aug 4, 2009 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families note in the cellar erected full height partitions creating an illegal class a apt with a 3pc bathroom a kitche

    Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit note in the cellar erected full height partitions creating a class a apt with a 3pc bathroom kitchen with gas stove and 3 bedrooms remedy: obtain permit or restore premises to prior legal condit

    Feb 2, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
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  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with an order of the department/comm. to correct vil#34518746y for work w/o a permit. remedy: comply with comm's order andobtain permit.

    Sep 15, 2007 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's orders to obtain a permit to correct ecb # 34518746y and 34534822r issued for work w/o a permit. at tim e of inspection violations in default no permits obtained.

    May 23, 2007 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/ an order of the dept.noted:written based upon no record of correction to prior ecb # 34518746y & work w/o permit & 34534822r failure to comply,now both in default as per dob records.

    Jan 27, 2007

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of fam. dob records indicate residence to be a legal 6 fam residence is now altered for occupancy by 7 fam alteration work note

    Sep 8, 2006 · Penalty $5,375

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Violation written based upon no record of corrections for viol. # 34518746y for work w/o a permit. remedy : comply with commissioners order & contact boro office for inspection

    Sep 8, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Reisdence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. at cellar level north side, full height sheetrock partitions erected class a apt, w/2 bedrms, beds observed

    May 12, 2006 · Penalty $3,050

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work w/o permit. illegal work noted:at cellar level, northside, full height sheetrock partitions erected creating class a apt, w 2 bedrms, 1 at front of apt & 1 at rear. both rms w/tub/sink/toilet.

    May 12, 2006 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to comply with the building dept. orders on 10/15/05 v#34496686/r was issued for cellar for installing partitions for 3 bedrooms, and water and waste lines for a 3pc bathroom, gas for stove and

    Feb 15, 2006 · Penalty $1,500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit hazardous note in cellar full partition walls illegally erected at various creating three bedrooms three piece bathroom kitchen with gas stove and living room.remedy:obtain a permit if fea

    Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress from room or space where required note.in cellar full partition walls illegaly erected at various locations creating an apartment with living room kitchen with

    Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building department records note.department property profile overview records indicate "c2-walk upapartment which five to six families now various locations creating an

    Oct 5, 2005 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Sep 7, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 25, 2022 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 15, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 10, 2017 · Apt 1L

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 2, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
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  • General

    Floor

    Jul 12, 2011 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 27, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2010 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Mar 25, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Construction

    Roof

    Mar 12, 2009 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 27, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jan 26, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 27, 2008 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2008 · Apt 3L

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C2)
Year built
1920
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
5,616 ft²
Lot area
2,600 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
2875 / 53
Assessed value
$945,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #311945, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.

Questions about 39 Kingsland Avenue

Who owns 39 Kingsland Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zev Zafir INC.

Does 39 Kingsland Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 39 Kingsland Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 5 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 83% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 39 Kingsland Avenue built?

City records list 1920 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 39 Kingsland Avenue?

It has 6 residential units.

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