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109 Kane Street

Brooklyn, NY 11231BBL 3-00309-0040Map

Owner of record: Grafals, Michael

109 Kane Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Brooklyn, 11231. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Grafals, Michael. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 17 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
3
HPD complaints
20

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 10, 2024

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Nov 14, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective corroded sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Jul 15, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in drain pipe at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling apprx 2 square feet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical outlet at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower window sash in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 19, 2016 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • I

    And is therefore subject to civil penalties, prohibited from certifying violations, and denied the right to recover possession of premises for nonpayment of rent until a valid registration statement is filed.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective tin ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering ; lineoleum, in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective florescent ceiling light fixture in the 5th room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • A

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate cover at riser pipe at floor in the 5th room from east at north located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective florescent lamp fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Remove the torn and/or loose floor covering ; linoleum, in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 18, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Invalid certification
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector , missing, located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 5th room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... approximately 1 sq. ft., at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 6, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color south wall 1st room from front 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall rear east room 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and walls thru out 2 sty apt 2 , section '' ''

    Sep 20, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling center cellar.

    Jul 15, 1988

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 29, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 3

  • Class - 1

    Failure to file evidence of liability insurance. *noted: expired liability insurance on 12.11.10, contractor had men working on job site - w/o renewing insurance. remedy: obtain insurance & file w/dept partial

    Mar 30, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to provide sidewalk shed where required. noted: a sidewalk shed permit was filed for during facade repairs, upon inspection facade work ongoing but no sidewalk shed provided. remedy: provide sidewalk

    Mar 30, 2011 · Penalty $4,800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. @ time of inspec.observed @ front of premises,@ brown stone masonry facade,@ 4th flr.window masonry molding & window sill has partially collapsed onto publi

    Oct 25, 2010 · Penalty $1,000

    Active

Complaints

  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 12, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    May 10, 2016 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 1, 2015 · Apt ALL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Sep 12, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 2, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 5, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 5, 2011 · Apt 2FLR

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2008 · Apt 2FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C3)
Year built
1900
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,620 ft²
Lot area
2,023 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
306
Council district
39
Block / lot
309 / 40
Assessed value
$1,003,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #358091, last renewed Sep 5, 2025.

Questions about 109 Kane Street

Who owns 109 Kane Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grafals, Michael.

Does 109 Kane Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 37 housing violations at this property.

Is 109 Kane Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 109 Kane Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 109 Kane Street?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.