139 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 4-unit, 3-story building at 139 Kingston Avenue in Crown Heights, owned by Augustin Tella, has experienced significant maintenance and safety issues in recent years, particularly in 2024. Most notably, there were multiple complaints and violations in March 2024 involving unsanitary conditions (including pest infestations and mold), ventilation system problems, water leaks (both heavy flow and slow), ceiling issues, and a lack of heat/hot water.

Several of these complaints resulted in violations, though some did not, and as of October 2023, there are still open violations related to the building's ventilation system, pest control (including a failure to file the 2023 bedbug report), and specific issues in apartments 2F and 3F involving water leaks, radiator problems, and multiple code violations regarding safety systems. The building, constructed in 1909, has a documented history of infrastructure challenges, including a 2018 Environmental Control Board violation concerning a damaged and unsafe rear yard fence and retaining wall.

More recently, in 2024, there have been issues with building systems and safety equipment, including reports of heat and hot water problems throughout the building. While the property has passed several rodent inspections between 2016 and 2021, it had documented rat activity in June 2021. The most recent complaint in March 2024 about heating issues was not able to be verified due to lack of access, and while many complaints were resolved or closed, they collectively indicate a pattern of maintenance challenges that may affect resident comfort and safety.