A meaningful record of code violations or complaints relative to its peers. More recorded distress than 90% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty
points per 10 units; this building carries 30. In ZIP 11213, 61% of residential buildings hold an A and
11% grade D or F.
How grades work
this building
A
C
Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more
Open with the city right now
Open HPD violations
5 total — 5 class C (immediately hazardous), 0 class B, 0 class A. Oldest open since 2002-11-04.
status snapshot refreshed weekly from HPD records
Patterns
No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.
No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.
What 311 hears from this address
2 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Missed Collection (1) · Illegal Parking (1).
Filed construction activity
$405,300 in permitted construction work filed since
2016 (5 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively
the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not
capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.
Rent-stabilization signals
Yes
Built before 1974 (1909)
No
Six or more residential units (2)
No
421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll
1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit:
request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).
Registered with HPD — the names behind the building
Registered owner(s)
262 KINGSTON LLC
Head officer
YIZHAK BEN-ABA
Managing agent
262 KINGSTON LLC
Last registered
2022-03-02
as filed by the owner in the building's HPD registration
What the city thinks it's worth
Tax year
City market value
Assessed value
2025
$1,798,000
$107,880
2026
$1,931,000
$115,860
2027
$2,213,000
$132,780
The city's market estimate has risen
23% between tax years 2025 and 2027.
Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and
Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.
2 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.
311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong.
Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints
appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box
on this page.
Sales, deeds & mortgages
Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $400,000 on
2018-09-17 (lender: Cross River Bank), covering 2 lots — the amount covers all of them. Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid
down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded
document.
Date
Record
Amount
Per res. unit
2021-02-03
Agreement $900,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$900,000
2021-02-03
AL&R $900,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$900,000
2018-09-17
SPRD $700,000 — from 385 KINGSTON LLC; 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$700,000
2018-09-17
Mortgage $400,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC; 385 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$400,000
2018-09-17
Agreement $1,100,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC; 385 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$1,100,000
2018-09-17
AL&R $1,100,000 — from 385 KINGSTON LLC; 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK
$1,100,000
2018-06-08
Deed $982,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC to 262 KINGSTON, LLC
$982,000
2018-05-15
Sold for $982,000
$982,000
$491,000
2018-03-01
Agreement $1,000,000 — from DRAF HOLDINGS LLC to KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC
$1,000,000
2018-03-01
AL&R $1,000,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC
$1,000,000
2018-01-22
SPRD $350,000 — from BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC
$350,000
2018-01-22
Mortgage $650,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC
$650,000
2018-01-22
Deed $950,000 — from KINGSTON GARDENS, INC. to KINGSTON ESTATES LLC
$950,000
2018-01-08
Sold for $950,000
$950,000
$475,000
2003-03-21
DEEDO $400,000 — from HELLINGER, STEPHEN to KINGSTON GARDENS, INC.
$400,000
Ten-year activity
50250
2017
40
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
Year
Construction
Enforcement
Housing & tenants
Ownership & money
Health & systems
Total
2017
0
0
1
0
2
3
2018
8
12
3
16
1
40
2019
1
0
8
0
0
9
2020
0
1
4
1
0
6
2021
0
0
9
4
0
13
2022
2
0
14
0
1
17
2023
0
3
4
0
1
8
2024
0
0
2
1
1
4
2025
0
0
1
0
2
3
2026
0
0
1
0
1
2
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HPD class I: §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
2025-11-24HPD class I: §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
2025-05-19Rodent inspection: Passed
2025-04-21Restaurant inspection: HOLY SCHNITZEL — grade N
2024
2024-12-03HPD class I: §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
2024-08-11311: Missed Collection — Trash
2024-07-03Mortgage assigned — from CROSS RIVER BANK to TRUST 2021-5; AS OWNER TRUSTEE FOR VERUS SECURITIZATIO; WILMINGTON SAVINGS FUND SOCIETY FS
2024-05-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2023
2023-11-28HPD class I: §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
2022-11-17HPD class I: §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
2022-10-29311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2022-05-07Tenant complaint: PLUMBING — WATER SUPPLY
2022-05-05311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-04-18311: Noise - Vehicle — Car/Truck Music
2022-04-18Permit Mechanical Systems — Permit Issued
2022-04-05Job filed: ALTER THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD, DUCTWORK ATKITCHEN AND EXHAUST FAN ON THE ROOF, THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY OR EGRESS UND$10,000
2018-09-17SPRD $700,000 — from 385 KINGSTON LLC; 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$700,000
2018-09-17Mortgage $400,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC; 385 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$400,000
2018-09-17Agreement $1,100,000 — from 262 KINGSTON LLC; 385 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$1,100,000
2018-09-17AL&R $1,100,000 — from 385 KINGSTON LLC; 262 KINGSTON LLC to CROSS RIVER BANK$1,100,000
2018-09-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-08-06311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2018-08-01Mortgage satisfied — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC
2018-07-23ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATIONS#35309046Z ISSUED ON 02/05/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFI
2018-07-23ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION#35309045R ISSUED ON 02/05/18 AND TO FILE A CERTIFIC
2018-06-13ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO #35309045R ISSUED ON 02/05/18 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUAN
2018-06-13ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO #35309046Z ISSUED ON 02/05/18 & TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION PURSUAN
2018-06-08Mortgage satisfied — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC
2018-06-08TL&R — from DRAF HOLDINGS LLC to KINGSTON ESTATES LLC
2018-06-08Deed $982,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC to 262 KINGSTON, LLC$982,000
2018-05-15Sold for $982,000$982,000
2018-05-02DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2018-05-02DOB violation AEUHAZ1: FAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2018-04-25Job filed: SUBSEQUENT DOCUMENT FOR HVAC AND PLUMBING WORK FOR RESTAURANT IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE FIRST FLOOR AND CELLAR, AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED. NO C$64,300
2018-04-25Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO RENOVATE RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ACCESSORY USE IN THE CELLAR IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NO$40,000
2018-04-25Job filed: APPLICATION FILED TO RENOVATE RESTAURANT ON THE FIRST FLOOR WITH ACCESSORY USE IN THE CELLAR IN EXISTING COMMERCIAL SPACE. INCLUDES INSTALLATION OF NO$40,000
2018-04-20Job filed: A2$251,000
2018-04-12ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35309045R ISSUED ON 02/05/18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1$1,250
2018-04-12ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIO#35309046Z ISSUED ON 02/05/18 & TO FILE A C OF C PURSUANT TO 28-201.1$1,250
2018-03-29Rodent inspection: Passed
2018-03-01Agreement $1,000,000 — from DRAF HOLDINGS LLC to KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC$1,000,000
2018-03-01Mortgage assigned — from EVA GALPERN IRREVOCABLE TRUST; LOUIS GALPERN IRREVOCABLE TRUST to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC
2018-03-01AL&R $1,000,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC$1,000,000
2018-02-05ECB CLASS - 1 violation: WORK W/O PERMITS: WORK NOTED: ENTIRE PREMISES UNDER CONSTRUCTION-OBSERVED TOTAL OF 6 WORKERS 1 AT CELLAR 1 AT 1ST FL 9 AT 2ND FL 3$1,600
2018-02-05ECB CLASS - 1 violation: FAILURE TO SAFEGUARD ALL PERSONAL & PROPERTY AFFECTED BY CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS. AT 2ND FL REMOVED FLOOR SYSTEM EXPOSING AREA TO $5,000
2018-02-04311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Shaking/Vibrating/Structural Stability
2018-02-04DOB complaint, category ?
2018-02-04DOB complaint, category ?
2018-01-22SPRD $350,000 — from BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC$350,000
2018-01-22Mortgage $650,000 — from KINGSTON ESTATES LLC; BH 2572 52 LLC to DRAF HOLDINGS LLC$650,000
2018-01-22Deed $950,000 — from KINGSTON GARDENS, INC. to KINGSTON ESTATES LLC$950,000