47 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213

The 6-unit residential building at 47 Kingston Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, owned by Donna Brown, is a three-story New Law tenement constructed in 1910. The property has experienced recurring issues with heat and hot water throughout the past five years, with three emergency complaints in 2023 alone (most recent in November 2023), all involving entire building outages. A water leak incident was reported and investigated in April 2023, though no violations were issued.

The building's maintenance record shows several significant violations and repairs needed between 2018 and 2023, particularly in Apartment 5, where issues with window counter balances and excessively hot water (over 130 degrees) were documented in November 2023. Apartment 1R had multiple violations in 2021, including water leaks, pest infestations, window guard issues, and concerns about fire egress. The building has had consistent rodent inspections since 2018, with all inspections passing, and there have been no reported bedbug infestations in the past five years, according to the annual reports.

The property's maintenance history indicates periodic maintenance and repair work, with many violations being addressed and certified as corrected, including various repairs to Apartments 1R and 6 in 2018 and 2021. While there have been multiple emergency heat and water complaints, inspections often resulted in HPD being unable to gain access for verification. The building's owner and management have generally responded to violations and complaints, with most being officially closed, though some recent heat and hot water complaints in 2023 remain concerning due to their frequency and continuation. The building's age and classification as a New Law tenement suggest typical urban residential maintenance challenges, with a particular pattern of heating system reliability issues evident in the complaint records.