564 Kingston Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

The three-unit, three-story tenement building at 564 Kingston Avenue in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, built in 1915 and currently owned by Kenneth Oates, has experienced significant maintenance challenges in recent years. Most notably, there are several active Housing Maintenance Code violations from October 2023 that require attention, including issues with electrical wiring in the cellar, the need for proper carbon monoxide detector notices, and missing building registration information.

The building's heating and hot water systems have been a recurring concern, with multiple emergency complaints in early 2022 regarding both building-wide and apartment-specific issues, though some inspections found no violations. Recent history shows ongoing pest control challenges, with multiple complaints about rat activity between 2021 and 2023, though a compliance inspection in August 2023 passed.

The building's systems have required regular attention, evidenced by the May 2023 ECB violation regarding hazardous conditions with the gas hot water heater and boiler, which carries a $6,250 penalty and remains active as of 2025. The property has also experienced various maintenance issues requiring HPD involvement, including plumbing problems and appliance concerns, though most recent service requests have been resolved without violations being issued. The building's regulatory compliance is currently under scrutiny, with multiple open violations related to safety signage and maintenance requirements as of October 2023.