437 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

The 4-story, 38-unit New Law Tenement building at 437 Kingston Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, owned by 437 Bmw Llc, has a significant number of maintenance issues on record, particularly in the past year. Most recently, in June 2025, there were multiple emergency complaints regarding mold and ceiling conditions, following similar mold-related issues from May 2025 that HPD was unable to fully investigate.

The building has experienced persistent maintenance challenges throughout 2025, with violations issued for various paint and plaster conditions, particularly affecting ceilings and walls. The property has undergone multiple HPD inspections and investigations, including several emergency situations in early 2025 involving plumbing issues (bathtubs/showers and sinks), general cabinet problems, and water leaks. Earlier records from 2024 show a cluster of violations primarily affecting Apartment D6, including issues with plastered surfaces, paint requirements, and ceiling conditions, as well as violations in Apartment B2 regarding bathroom tiles, plaster surfaces, and kitchen ceiling repairs.

The building has maintained a bedbug-free status according to recent reports, with the last known infestation occurring in 2019-2020. Rat activity has been documented on multiple inspections, with the most recent reports in 2023 indicating continued concerns, though previous compliance inspections in 2016 and earlier showed passing results. The building's maintenance history suggests ongoing challenges with water-related issues, including leaks and mold, as well as periodic problems with interior surfaces and fixtures.