How well maintained is this building?

There are 18 open HPD violations on record, including 9 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).

Is this building rent-stabilized?

Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.

How noisy is this building?

Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.

How responsive is management to problems?

Resolved violations at this building closed in about 479 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.

What does it cost to live here?

We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens is about $3,100/month for a one-bedroom.

437 Kingston Avenue

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens·Brooklyn

⚪Pre-War

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Violation & building data

Violation data updated Jul 1

Sources: NYC Department of Buildings, NYC Housing Preservation & Development +1 more

Building overview

Area Avg$3,1001-bed neighbourhood

Value—needs listing data

Violations9 critical

BuildingWalk-up

Data as of Jul 1, 2026

Building Quality

How is this calculated?

0.0/ 10Significant Issues

Based on open violations, 311 complaint patterns, and amenities.

Unit Value

How is this calculated?

Limited data — verify with a tour.

Compared to typical rent for this neighborhood and bedroom count.

Highlights

What's great about this place

Pre-war character
Built in 1924
Quieter than average for the neighborhood
0 noise complaints in past year (vs 2 median)

Things to Know

Real considerations before you sign

Open critical violations
9 Class C (immediately hazardous)
Significant issues across building data
See violation history below for details

How we pick these

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About this building

A 4-story building located in Crown Heights (South), containing 38 residential units. Built in 1924.

Neighborhood

Prospect-Lefferts Gardens →

The neighborhood: Prospect-Lefferts Gardens

Brooklyn · 3,721 buildings tracked

Median asking rent: $3,100 1BR · $3,900 2BR

BrightonBroadwayNostrand

4 subway stations nearby

2 parks · 0.3 acres · incl. Rolph Henry Playground

Full Prospect-Lefferts Gardens guide

Available Units

0 active

No past listings.

Past and off-market units will appear here when data is available.

Safety & Violations

Safety Record

Active Violations

Higher than typical for this neighborhood (18 vs 2 average per building).

Top issues

Lead Paint6
Safety3
Structural3

Severity Key

Class C: Immediately Hazardous (Major)
Class B: Hazardous (Moderate)
Class A: Non-Hazardous (Minor)

Show Critical Only (Class C)

General
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF FREE STANDING RADIATOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY, SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 18, 2026Class C
Structural
WITH SIMILAR MATERIAL THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE VINYL TILES AT FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT B9, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 18, 2026Class C
Heat/Hot Water
M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF SCALDING HOT WATER ABOVE 130 DEGREES F IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B9, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST , SECTION AT NORTH
Jun 18, 2026Class C
Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT B10, 2nd STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST
Jan 15, 2021Class C
Lead Paint
CERTIFY COMPLIANCE WITH LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD CONTROL REQUIREMENTS DURING PERIOD OF UNIT VACANCY BY SUBMITTING REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION AND AFFIDAVITS FOR APARTMENT .. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT D7, 4th STORY, 2nd APARTMENT FROM WEST AT NORTH
Jan 15, 2021Class C

Market Value Estimate

Statistical estimate based on publicly available listing data. Not an appraisal. See disclaimer.Market data as of Jul 1, 2026.

Comp Matrix

Unit Type	This Bldg	Area Avg	Diff.
Studio	—	$2,990	—
1 Bed	—	$3,100	—
2 Bed	—	$3,900	—
3+ Bed	—	$1,510	—

Value Verdict

Insufficient listing or market data to compute a verdict for this building.

Rent vs. Buy Analysis

No listing data available to estimate rent vs. buy.

Management & Operations

Management & Performance

Owner/Operator

437 BMW, LLC

Responsiveness Score

479days

Average time to resolve violations

Slower than NYC average (45 days)

We haven't verified this building's policies yet. Pet, utility, and leasing details appear here once we've reviewed the management company's official site — we only show policies we can source, never assumptions.

Living here — quick answers

Every answer comes from public records for this specific building — we skip questions we can't answer with data.

How well maintained is this building?: There are 18 open HPD violations on record, including 9 Class C (the city's most serious category). That's higher than typical for the neighborhood (2 average per building).
Is this building rent-stabilized?: Yes — this building appears on the DHCR rent-stabilized building list. Ask the landlord to confirm whether a specific apartment is stabilized.
How noisy is this building?: Neighbors filed 0 noise complaints with 311 in the past year — none on record for this building.
How responsive is management to problems?: Resolved violations at this building closed in about 479 days on average (NYC average is roughly 45 days). Open items are listed in the Safety & Violations section above.
What does it cost to live here?: We don't have current listings for this building. Typical asking rent in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens is about $3,100/month for a one-bedroom.

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