79 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

79 Kingston Avenue is a 4-story, 14-unit residential building located in Crown Heights, constructed in 1905 and currently owned by Danielle Stavropoulos. The building has experienced numerous maintenance and safety issues in recent years, with multiple complaints and violations recorded between 2023-2025. Most concerning are the ongoing safety and habitability issues, including multiple unaddressed complaints about smoke detectors (January 2025), heating systems (January 2025), mold (January 2025), plumbing problems, flooring concerns, and door/window issues.

These complaints, primarily filed in January 2025, often resulted in HPD inspectors being unable to complete their inspections, though some issues were noted as having been "corrected" after phone inquiries. The property has significant outstanding violations from 2024-2025, particularly in apartment 4C, which has documented issues including pest infestations (roaches and mice), various maintenance deficiencies (broken plaster, loose sink, defective cabinetry), and historical problems with heating. Recent building inspection history reveals three active ECB violations from December 2023 related to unauthorized installation of an AC unit, construction fence, and work without proper permits. The building has also faced structural concerns, as evidenced by complaints in August 2023 regarding building shaking/vibration and structural stability, which were eventually vacated but indicate prior serious concerns.

Multiple rodent inspections have consistently shown rat activity between 2018-2025, suggesting ongoing pest control challenges. The building's recent history shows persistent maintenance challenges, with a pattern of emergency complaints regarding basic services and safety features, though many recent inspections have either gone incomplete or resulted in the need for follow-up inspections. The property has maintained a consistent record of no bedbug infestations from 2019-2025, as demonstrated by regular reporting showing zero infested units. While some violations from 2023-2024 have been resolved, including a C violation regarding boiler room access, several B and C violations remain active or open regarding maintenance issues affecting Unit 4C and common areas.