39 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

39 Kingston Avenue is a 4-story, 8-unit Old Law Tenement building located in Bedford-Stuyvesant, constructed in 1931 and currently owned by Ilsoo Kim. The property has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years, with the most pressing issues emerging in August 2024 involving violations related to pest infestations (with violations issued), broken window guards (safety concern), and door/window problems. A particularly concerning cluster of violations was documented in August 2024 in Apartment 3A, including issues with wood floor damage, plastered surfaces, an intercom system, and multiple sanitation concerns. The building has an active violation from June 2023 related to the failure to file a 2019 external low-pressure inspection.

While the building has maintained a zero incidence of bedbug infestations in the past several years (2020-2025), there was a period of pest issues in 2024 that resulted in violations. The property's maintenance history shows a pattern of recurring issues, particularly concerning plumbing, doors/windows, and unsanitary conditions. Historical records indicate occasional rodent problems, with the most recent inspection in June 2024 showing compliance with rodent control standards, though previous inspections in 2018 and 2009 noted rat activity. The building has consistently filed bedbug reports showing no infestations from 2019 through 2025.

While there have been multiple housing maintenance code complaints and violations over the years, most have been resolved relatively quickly, though some recent violations from 2024 remain open. The building's management has generally responded to HPD complaints, with most recent issues being addressed within three days of reporting, though some violations from 2024 are still pending resolution. The building's maintenance record shows a mix of resolved and ongoing issues, with particular attention needed to address the current violations as of mid-2025. The property has demonstrated some persistence of maintenance challenges over time, particularly regarding sanitation and basic infrastructure, though recent inspections suggest improved compliance with rodent control standards and a consistent record of no bedbug infestations. The relatively quick response times to most recent complaints indicate a level of attentiveness to tenant issues, though the presence of open violations from 2024 suggests some ongoing maintenance challenges that require attention.