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281 KINGSTON AVENUE

Brooklyn · Block 1265 · Lot 9 · Two-family misc (Class B9)

281 KINGSTON AVENUE is a Class B9 (two-family misc) building in Brooklyn (BBL 3012650009) built in 1904, with 2 residential units across 2 floors.

The building is in NYC community district 308, council district 35, zoning district R6, on a 1,600-square-foot lot with a building footprint of 2,880 square feet.

The current registered owner of record per NYC PLUTO is LEVI HAREL.

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 8, 2021 when Alexander, Frank conveyed the property to Alexander, Frank for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

Data sourced daily from NYC PLUTO (Department of City Planning), NYC ACRIS (Department of Finance), and NYC HPD housing-maintenance code violations.

Owner of record

LEVI HAREL

Most recent deed

Last transferred on Aug 8, 2021 to Alexander, Frank.
Cash sale: no recorded mortgage tied to this transfer.
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Recent ACRIS documents (last 4)

DateTypeAmountParties
Aug 8, 2021DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Feb 17, 2021DEED$500KParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Dec 6, 2019DEED$10Parties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
Jun 19, 2007DEEDNot disclosedParties redacted — full names in MetroDeeds Scout+
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Building stats

Units
2
Year built
1904
Class
B9
Borough
Brooklyn
Zoning:
R6
Lot size:
1,600 sqft
Building area:
2,880 sqft
Floors:
2
Assessed value:
$95K
Community district:
308
Council district:
35

HPD violations

0 open
Most severe class on record: Class C (immediately hazardous)
No open violations on record. Source: NYC HPD.
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Recent HPD violation details

Most recent 5 violations issued by NYC HPD at this address:
  • Class CInspected Feb 6, 2023
    § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTME…
  • Class CInspected Feb 6, 2023
    § 27-2031 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE HOT WATER AT ALL HOT WATER FIXTURES IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM N…
  • Class CInspected Jan 28, 2023
    § 27-2029 ADMIN. CODE: PROVIDE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HEAT FOR THE APARTMENT IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 1, 1st STORY, 1st APARTME…
  • Class CInspected Jan 28, 2023
    § 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOT WATER EXCEEDING THE ALLOWED MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 130 DEGREES F IN THE ENTIRE A…
  • Class IInspected Jan 19, 2023
    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE…
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Recent ACRIS activity

4 documents in the last 5 years (most recent Aug 8, 2021).

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Frequently asked questions about 281 KINGSTON AVENUE

Who owns 281 KINGSTON AVENUE?

The current registered owner of record for 281 KINGSTON AVENUE per NYC PLUTO is LEVI HAREL. The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for this BBL was recorded on August 8, 2021 when the property was conveyed to Alexander, Frank. PLUTO ownership is refreshed monthly by NYC Department of Finance; the registered owner may not reflect transactions recorded within the last 30 days.

When was 281 KINGSTON AVENUE last sold?

The most recent ACRIS deed transfer for 281 KINGSTON AVENUE was recorded on August 8, 2021, when Alexander, Frank conveyed the property to Alexander, Frank for a non-disclosed consideration. The transaction was recorded as cash (no paired mortgage instrument).

How many HPD violations does 281 KINGSTON AVENUE have?

No open HPD housing-maintenance code violations are on record for 281 KINGSTON AVENUE. The building is not registered with NYC HPD's landlord-registration system, which is typical for owner-occupied 1-2 family dwellings. HPD violation data is pulled daily from the NYC Open Data violations feed.

What is the assessed value of 281 KINGSTON AVENUE?

NYC Department of Finance assesses 281 KINGSTON AVENUE at $95K for the current tax year. NYC assesses property at a fraction of estimated market value (the assessment ratio varies by tax class — 6% for tax class 1 one-to-three-family dwellings, approximately 45% for tax class 2 rental apartment buildings), so the market value implied by this assessment is meaningfully higher. Assessment data is published by NYC Department of Finance.

What building class is 281 KINGSTON AVENUE and what does that mean?

281 KINGSTON AVENUE is NYC building class B9 — Two-family misc. Miscellaneous two-family dwelling. Building class is assigned by NYC Department of Finance and recorded in PLUTO; it determines the property's tax class and the regulatory regime that applies.

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