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81 Grattan Street

Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03004-0044Map

Owner of record: Limbano Escobar

81 Grattan Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 6 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Limbano Escobar. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 24 of the 37 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 2026

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
6
About 100% of the building's 6 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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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.

    May 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    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.

    Jun 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 22, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story

    May 22, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx . 50 sq. ft. ceiling, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... appx.25 sq. ft. north wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower sash window pane at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the bathroom , the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing the doors that is missing or defective - inoperable hinges at door in the entrance located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from east at south wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Feb 25, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Open — Defect letter issued
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device at fence iron gate , adjacent to bilco door, building front yard

    Feb 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening locking device at, bilco door , building front yard

    Feb 24, 2023

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate ,remove padlocked gate, in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story

    Feb 13, 2004 · Apt 3L

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 29, 2000

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 2

  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. work noted: new masonry brick facade 25'l x 14'h w/penetrations for 4 windows at 1st flr and 4 ( ) windows at cellar level installed at front facade 1st flr. remedy: obtain permit if feasible

    Sep 17, 2009 · Penalty $400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Feb 17, 2023 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 1, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 19, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 17, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2010 · Apt 3R

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 8, 2008 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 6, 2007 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 5, 2007 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2006 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2006 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 19, 2005 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 28, 2004 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 27, 2004 · Apt 3L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 11, 2004 · Apt 1/R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2004 · Apt 2L

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 23, 2004 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 26, 2003 · Apt 2R

    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 (C2)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
6
Building area
4,125 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
M1-1
Community board
301
Council district
34
Block / lot
3004 / 44
Assessed value
$511,200
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #366112, last renewed Sep 30, 2024.

Questions about 81 Grattan Street

Who owns 81 Grattan Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Limbano Escobar.

Does 81 Grattan Street have violations?

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

Is 81 Grattan Street rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 6 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 81 Grattan Street built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 81 Grattan Street?

It has 6 residential units.

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