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
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 · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
Mar 11, 2017
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 11, 2017
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items and bicycles at public hall, 1st story
Mar 11, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective buildilding entrance door lock , 1st story
Mar 11, 2017
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Oct 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.