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451 Kingston Ave

📍 Prospect Heights, Brooklyn Built 1929 156 units Class D7 Residential
Registered to RICHARD JOSEPH LLC HPD registration · updated monthly
CRITICAL RISK
29 Open Violations
13C 15B 1A
206 Complaints (12 mo) ↓ down vs prior year
11 Last 30 Days
Renting here? This building has 13 unresolved immediately-hazardous violations — ask the landlord what's being done about them before you sign.

311 Complaint Summary

11
Last 30 Days
16
Last 90 Days
206
Last 365 Days
✅ Complaints are down 28% compared to the previous 6 months.
🐀 30 pest infestation complaints filed with HPD since 2024
Complaint Types (Last 12 Months)
HEAT/HOT WATER
68(35%)
UNSANITARY CONDITION
27(14%)
PAINT/PLASTER
23(12%)
WATER LEAK
18(9%)
PLUMBING
18(9%)
ELECTRIC
16(8%)
FLOORING/STAIRS
13(7%)
DOOR/WINDOW
12(6%)
📅 Monthly Activity Heatmap (Last 12 Months)
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Source: NYC 311 / HPD · Synced daily · Covers HPD-managed residential buildings · Records from Jan 2024 onward

DOHMH Rat Inspection History

25 Inspections on Record
Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason Most Recent Result
2026-03-25 Most Recent Date
2026-03-25 Compliance Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2026-02-18 Initial Failed for Rat Activity and Other Reason
2025-07-03 Compliance Passed
2025-05-28 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2025-03-06 Initial Passed
2024-11-07 Compliance Passed
2024-10-08 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2022-04-04 Initial Passed
2021-01-22 Initial Passed
2020-05-27 Initial Passed
2019-10-29 Initial Passed
2017-05-02 Initial Passed
2017-04-19 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2017-02-06 Initial Failed for Rat Activity
2017-01-12 Compliance Passed
2017-01-03 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2016-06-13 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2016-02-01 Compliance Failed for Other Reason
2015-12-19 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2015-05-18 Initial Passed
2015-01-23 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2014-10-16 Compliance Passed
2014-09-05 Initial Passed
2014-08-14 Initial Failed for Other Reason
2013-07-02 Initial Passed

Source: NYC DOHMH Rodent Inspections · Synced daily (30-day lookback) · Inspections may cover the building's block, not the exact address · DOHMH data publishes with ~10-day lag

HPD Housing Violations

1 Class A
15 Class B
13 Class C
Driving this immediately hazardous rating
Class C Active roach infestation 2026-03-22
Class C Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2026-03-22
See all 29 violations ▼
Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728630

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728632

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2031 ADM CODE PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728634

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BOILER ROOM AT BOILER ROOM
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728633

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED TO BOILER ROOM AT BOILER ROOM

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728631

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH
2025-11-03 ▼

Violation ID: #18342397

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-11-03T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR OR REPLACE THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE GLASS AT LOWER SASH AT THE 1ST WINDOW FROM NORTH AT EAST AT PUBLIC HALL STAIRS, 2nd STORY, SECTION AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY
2025-08-27 ▼

Violation ID: #18191107

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-27T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES AT COMPACTOR CLOSET, 6th STORY

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-06-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18037954

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-06-18 ▼

Violation ID: #18037953

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-18T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF MICE IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F16, 6th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class C HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH
2025-06-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17940299

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-06T00:00:00.000

Description: HMC ADM CODE: § 27-2017.4 ABATE THE INFESTATION CONSISTING OF ROACHES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT F3, 6th STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST , SECTION AT SOUTH

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM
2025-05-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17888823

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BOILER ROOM

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT
2025-05-06 ▼

Violation ID: #17888812

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-05-06T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM BOILER ROOM DOOR LOCKED AT BASEMENT

Class C § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM
2025-03-13 ▼

Violation ID: #17756533

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2033 ADM CODE PROVIDE READY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM DOOR LOCKED AT CELLAR AT BOILER ROOM

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2026-03-22 ▼

Violation ID: #18728629

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2026-03-22T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT C12, 3rd STORY, 3rd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT CLOSET DOOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133560

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 HMC: REFIT CLOSET DOOR AT NORTH WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133558

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133553

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133554

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING AND WEST WALL IN THE PRIVATE HALLWAY LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133555

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND EAST WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133556

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133557

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 3rd ROOM FROM NORTH AT WEST LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH
2025-08-04 ▼

Violation ID: #18133559

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-08-04T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT E2, 5th STORY, 5th APARTMENT FROM EAST AT SOUTH

Class B § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF STORAGE BINS AT BALCONY 1ST FROM WEST AT SOUTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 4th STORY
2025-03-13 ▼

Violation ID: #17756535

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-13T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF STORAGE BINS AT BALCONY 1ST FROM WEST AT SOUTH AT FIRE ESCAPE, 4th STORY

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-03-11 ▼

Violation ID: #17750628

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-03-11T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF KEY OPERATED LOCK AT DOOR LEADING TO THE FIRE ESCAPE IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-02-23 ▼

Violation ID: #17713430

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026, 2027 HMC: PROPERLY REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE EVIDENCE OF A WATER LEAK AT CEILING AND SOUTH WALL IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
2025-02-23 ▼

Violation ID: #17713431

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-02-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2005 ADM CODE REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN A UNIFORM COLOR AT CEILING IN THE 1st ROOM FROM NORTH LOCATED AT APT C8, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQFT AT CEILING, NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D14, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH
2024-12-01 ▼

Violation ID: #17499814

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-12-01T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... GREATER THAN 10 SQFT AT CEILING, NORTH AND EAST WALLS IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D14, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION AT NORTH

Class B § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL MORE THAN 25 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D14, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''
2024-10-23 ▼

Violation ID: #17366463

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2024-10-23T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... AT CEILING AND NORTH WALL MORE THAN 25 SQUARE FEET IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT D14, 4th STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH , SECTION ''NORTH''

Class A § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B19, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST
2025-06-26 ▼

Violation ID: #18055431

Current Status: Open

Date Issued: 2025-06-26T00:00:00.000

Description: § 27-2026 ADM CODE RESET, SO AS TO SECURE A PROPER AND TIGHT CONNECTION, THE WATER CLOSET BOWL .. IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT B19, 2nd STORY, 4th APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

⚠️ What does Class C mean?

Class C violations are classified as immediately hazardous by the HPD (e.g. lack of heat or hot water, active mold, severe rodent infestations, lead-based paint, or carbon monoxide detector issues). Landlords are legally required to resolve these immediately.

Source: NYC HPD Housing Violations · Synced daily · Open violations only — closed violations excluded · Class I (administrative/registration notices) excluded from counts

What This Means If You're Considering Renting Here

This building has 13 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations currently open — the most serious HPD category. With 206 complaints filed in the last 12 months, prospective renters should exercise significant caution, request a full HPD inspection history, and consult a tenant rights organization before signing any lease.

Data current as of July 9, 2026. Always verify independently with HPD before signing a lease.

Data Disclaimer: All compliance data on this page is synced directly from municipal reports published via NYC Open Data. Complaint counts and HPD housing violations are updated daily. Building characteristics (built year, unit count, and building class) are derived from the NYC Department of City Planning's PLUTO database.

Data last updated: July 9, 2026 · Source: NYC Open Data

⚠️ Serious Concerns Found

This building has 206 complaints and 13 Class C (immediately hazardous) violations on record in the last 12 months. Review the full violation list carefully before signing any lease.

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