196 Grafton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03551-0042Map
Owner of record: Ajamu, Zalika
196 Grafton Street is a two-family home built in 1940 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Ajamu, Zalika. HPD has recorded 7 housing violations here, most recently on April 11, 2022.
- HPD violations
- 7
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 7
- ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub, south wall, in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 3rd room from east at north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 11, 2022 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north
Mar 29, 2021 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Make safe by properly repairing the structural defect. - corroded metal porch cornice and rotted wood porch balcony at 2nd sty apt #2.
May 14, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 31, 2022 · Apt 1
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2025 | $863,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 1,394 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,100 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3551 / 42
- Assessed value
- $49,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #823592, last renewed Jul 22, 2025.
Questions about 196 Grafton Street
Who owns 196 Grafton Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ajamu, Zalika.
Does 196 Grafton Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 7 housing violations at this property.
Is 196 Grafton 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 196 Grafton Street built?
City records list 1940 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 196 Grafton Street?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.