298 Grove Street
Brooklyn, NY 11237BBL 3-03326-0021Map
Owner of record: Chan, (As Trustee), Lawrence
298 Grove Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11237. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chan, (As Trustee), Lawrence. HPD has recorded 79 housing violations here, most recently on May 6, 2026. 23 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 79
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 92
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 · 79
- BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
May 6, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 3, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 6, 2026 · Apt 2R
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.
May 4, 2026
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.
Jun 9, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at the ceiling and east wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door hinges in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at the window frame in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17075246 issued 26-jun-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Jun 26, 2024 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - 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
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.
Mar 23, 2023
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 14, 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on entrance door at building front
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items (shopping carts, large bags of recycle cans) at public hall stairs bulkhead to roof
Apr 12, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall bulkhead to roof
Apr 12, 2021
Closed — Violation closed - 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.
Apr 9, 2021
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
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 24, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 20, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl tiles walking area at public hall, 1st story
Mar 20, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling at public hall all stories
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock 2nd at east at public hall, 1st story
Mar 7, 2016
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper.
Feb 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 fiirst story public hall .
Feb 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.
Feb 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilling thoughtout 1st floor
Feb 29, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - 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 - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector ; missing located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jul 29, 2015 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story
Jul 21, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 4, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at front yard
Jun 30, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents , rats at building front
Jun 28, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - 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) south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 closet from north at east wall door, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 13, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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, north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - 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 closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from north at east wall door frame, north wall, east wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Apr 19, 2005 · Apt 3R
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west
Jun 18, 2003 · Apt 1R
Open — Violation will be reinspected
DOB building violations · 4
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jul 25, 1994
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Nov 14, 1988
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Nov 8, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
May 30, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Apr 5, 2021 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Apr 19, 2018 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Nov 27, 2017 · Apt 3L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Nov 9, 2016 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Apr 12, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Mar 17, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 3R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Mar 16, 2016 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Feb 26, 2016 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - General
Signage missing
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 20, 2015 · Apt PH
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 1R
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Jul 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 14, 2015 · Apt 1L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 22, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 4,590 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,550 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 304
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 3326 / 21
- Assessed value
- $174,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #331983, last renewed Aug 24, 2025.
Questions about 298 Grove Street
Who owns 298 Grove Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chan, (As Trustee), Lawrence.
Does 298 Grove Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 79 housing violations at this property.
Is 298 Grove Street rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 3 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 298 Grove Street built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 298 Grove Street?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.