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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

Concern
10 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 6, 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 2018
6
About 100% of the building's 3 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 · 79

  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on entrance door at building front

    Apr 12, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall bulkhead to roof

    Apr 12, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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
  • 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 24, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 20, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective vinyl tiles walking area at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 20, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective door lock 2nd at east at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 7, 2016

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilling thoughtout 1st floor

    Feb 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 2nd story

    Jul 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents rats at front yard

    Jun 30, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of rodents , rats at building front

    Jun 28, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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) 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
  • 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 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
  • 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, 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
  • 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 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
  • C

    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

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

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.