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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 37
- ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locking device at fence iron gate , adjacent to bilco door, building front yard
Feb 24, 2023
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening locking device at, bilco door , building front yard
Feb 24, 2023
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.