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86 LIVINGSTON STREET

Brooklyn, NY, 11201

86 LIVINGSTON STREET, Brooklyn, NY, 11201 is a 14-unit rental building in Brooklyn Heights, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

B-
LucidIQ Score
86 LIVINGSTON
STREET
  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Brooklyn Heights · 11201
Neighborhood overview
Brooklyn Heights→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11201
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Brooklyn Heights
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Sunset Park· 1.15 miPark Slope· 1.36 miFort Greene· 1.46 miWilliamsburg· 1.62 miWilliamsburg· 1.66 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

10 / 10

NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
5
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

86 LIVINGSTON STREET — Rent Intelligence for Brooklyn Heights, NYC

Brooklyn Heights · Brooklyn, NY, 11201
Built 19205 floors14 unitsBBL 3002690033
Current rent range
$2,848 – $5,980 / mo
5 bedroom bands tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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★★★★★3.02 reviews
Verified reviewsLEOwned byLIVINGSTON EQUITY LLC3 bldgs
The verdictLucidIQ Score
B-
★★★★★
3.0 / 5
LucidIQ Score
Brooklyn · 2 reviews
Rent-stabilized building in Brooklyn. The record reflects public data from HPD, DOB, and 311.
Rent fairnessExcellent
LivabilityMixed
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations1last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews23.0 ★ avg
Rent-stab units14DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints11last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · March 2026

Studio
$3,350/mo
1 BR
$3,500/mo
2 BR
$3,870/mo
3 BR
$4,820/mo
4 BR
$5,200/mo
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
March
Most expensive
April
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~16% by timing your move to March.

Units Historic Rent 0 listings

—No dataNo recent listings
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

Studio
$3,093
$3,093
1 Bed
$3,500
$4,478 – $4,936
2 Bed
$5,912
$5,912
3 Bed
$4,820
$4,097 – $5,543
4 Bed
$5,200
$4,420 – $5,980
$2.5k$4.5k$6.5k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Downtown Brooklyn
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,678
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
3.1%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
25%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
181 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
30
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
90
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
61
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Improving
10853020222023202420252026
HPD Violations 1311 Complaints 11DOB Filings 2Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

1 total
  • Fire Escape/Stairs
    1

311Top Complaints

11 total
  • PAINT/PLASTER
    3
  • ELECTRIC
    2
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    2
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION
    2
  • GENERAL
    2

DOBTop Filings

2 total
  • DOB Violations
    2

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(1 unit)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BVIOLATION DISMISSEDJul 10, 2022

    § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE AND DEPT. RULES AND REGULATIONS. REMOVE THE ENCUMBRANCE OBSTRUCTING EGRESS FROM FIRE ESCAPES CONSISTING OF FLOWER POTS ON 4TH STOY BALCONY BUILDING FRONT AT FIRE ESCAPE

See all 1 HPD records
03 / 10

What tenants actually say.

3.0 /5
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
2 reviews
5★
0%
4★
0%
3★
100%
2★
0%
1★
0%

Unit 5 Pros: Rent is very undermarket, units are fairly upkept and well sized for what you're paying, super is a nice guy who puts in work Cons: If you're in a street facing apartment the bedrooms face the street and i…

mixedMar 2026
·
Anonymous

Unit 8 Pros: great neighborhood live in super Cons: no elevator hallways lights wouldnt work leaky ceiling in lobby not safe for packages

mixedSep 2025
·
Anonymous
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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity
PET FRIENDLY
  • Pet Friendly
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

LIVINGSTON EQUITY LLC

Portfolio of 3 buildingsMANAGER: MAJID KAHENMail: 148 MADISON AVENUE, New York, NY, 10016

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.6
Averaged across 3 buildings
3
buildings
3.8
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
2
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 2 by score · of 3 total

See all 3 →
  • A269 36 STREETBrooklyn10.0 / 10
  • B80 LIVINGSTON STREETBrooklyn7.0 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed14 units · 5 floors
  2. nowLIVINGSTON EQUITY LLCOwner of record per HPD registration · manages 3 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

86 LIVINGSTON STREET · Brooklyn · 40.691° N, -73.991° W
48
Walk
26
Transit
41
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby3 min
7 schools nearby1 min
The neighborhood

Brooklyn Heights

Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn's most prestigious neighborhood — stunning brownstones, the famous Promenade overlooking Lower Manhattan, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere that commands premium rents.

3,677buildings tracked4.5avg LucidIQ$4,655median 1BR
69,755population$163kmedian income65%renters
PrestigiousFamily-FriendlyQuietHistoricViews
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
14 units · 5 floors · class C7
2024
Rent stabilization on file
5 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: LIVINGSTON EQUITY LLC
Portfolio includes 3 buildings.

Recent Activity

16 events
  • 311MEDIUMMar 22, 2026

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMFeb 28, 2025

    Noise — Noise: Construction Before/After Hours (NM1)

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    SAFETY — FIRE ESCAPE

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    GENERAL — BELL/BUZZER/INTERCOM

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — PESTS

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    HEAT/HOT WATER — APARTMENT ONLY

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    UNSANITARY CONDITION — MOLD

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    GENERAL — COOKING GAS

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    ELECTRIC — POWER OUTAGE

  • 311MEDIUMNov 17, 2022

    PAINT/PLASTER — CEILING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: $2,848 – $3,852
    8% aboveArea: $3,093
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,975 – $4,025
    25% belowArea: $4,655
  • 2 Bed
    This building: $3,290 – $4,451
    35% belowArea: $5,912
  • 3 Bed
    This building: $4,097 – $5,543
    —Area: —
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: $4,420 – $5,980
    —Area: —
Compared to median rents in 11201

Review Summary

2 reviews
3.0 / 5
Mixed feedbackBased on 2 reviews · avg 3.0 ★
MOST HELPFUL CRITICAL
"Unit 5 Pros: Rent is very undermarket, units are fairly upkept and well sized for what you're paying, super is a nice guy who puts in work Cons: If you're in…"
— Anonymous · Mar 2026
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Neighborhood Vibe

Brooklyn Heights is Brooklyn's most prestigious neighborhood — stunning brownstones, the famous Promenade overlooking Lower Manhattan, and a quiet, family-friendly atmosphere that commands premium rents.

PrestigiousFamily-FriendlyQuietHistoricViews

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

26
Car-dependentTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 3 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • COURT ST/ATLANTIC AVB57
    0.1 mi3 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/COURT STB61B63
    0.1 mi3 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/COURT STB63B61
    0.1 mi3 min
  • ATLANTIC AV/BOERUM PLB63B61
    0.1 mi3 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Ged P2g-Schermerhorn St/pm - AhsepGED/Alt
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Brooklyn Frontiers High SchoolHigh School
    0.1 mi3 min
  • Ged - P2g - Brooklyn D.a.'s - AhsepGED/Alt
    0.2 mi3 min
  • The Urban Assembly School For Law And JusticeHigh School
    0.3 mi5 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Brooklyn Prospect Charter School-Csd 13Charter
    0.3 mi6 min
  • Community High SchoolCharter
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Success Academy Charter School - Cobble HillElementary
    0.5 mi9 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • A Fantis Parochial SchoolElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Packer Collegiate InstituteElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Achievement UnlockedElementary
    0.2 mi4 min

Safety & Crime

0
Below averageSafety score · last 12 months
LAST 12 MONTHS · 11201
Violent411
Property1,693
Quality-of-life2,894
Total incidents4,234
PRECINCT
Top precinct#84
NYPD CompStat · updated weekly

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors5
Total units14
Rent-stab units14
ClassC7
BBL3002690033

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