451 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

451 Kingston Avenue is a 156-unit, 6-story residential building constructed in 1929, currently owned by Richard Joseph. The property has experienced several significant maintenance issues in 2025, including multiple complaints about unsanitary conditions (specifically mold), heating system failures, and water-related problems, with multiple service requests indicating ongoing challenges with building maintenance. The building has also faced elevator-related concerns, with multiple complaints about elevator services between 2021 and 2025, including a notable single device issue in early 2025. Compliance inspections throughout 2024-2025 have revealed various problems, including electrical issues, plumbing concerns, and evidence of pest activity.

The building's history shows recurring maintenance and compliance challenges, particularly regarding systems maintenance (elevator, heating, hot water) and pest control. Recent violations and complaints suggest ongoing concerns with building systems and resident comfort, including documented instances of water leaks, electrical problems, and heating outages. The property has also experienced multiple rodent activity incidents, with the most recent inspection in July 2025 yielding a "Passed" result, though prior inspections in 2025 showed rat activity. While some violations have been resolved, there are several active violations related to high-pressure inspection filings from 2018-2022 that remain outstanding as of June 2023.

The building's Bedbug Reporting history shows minimal recent activity, with only two units infested and successfully treated between 2020-2021, and no reported infestations in the past three years. Recent Housing Maintenance Code violations (as of December 2024) included issues with smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, water leaks, and various safety systems, though most of these violations were certified as corrected between late 2024 and early 2025. The property also faced structural concerns in 2024, with violations related to exterior wall maintenance and access to building systems being documented. Despite these challenges, the building has maintained some systems adequately, as indicated by the majority of most recent inspections passing various regulatory requirements, though with notable exceptions for specific recurring issues.