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198 Grafton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03551-0043Map

Owner of record: Bk Grafton LLC

198 Grafton Street is a two-family home built in 1930 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Bk Grafton LLC. HPD has recorded 37 housing violations here, most recently on March 16, 2026. 35 of the 37 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
37
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
24

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Mar 16, 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

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 37

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at south wall in the 5th room from east located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1b, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 16, 2026 · Apt 1B

    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 24, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at window recess in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10sq ft at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 17674372 issued 05-feb-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Feb 5, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

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

    Dec 3, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling, east and south wall in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the east wall and ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling and east wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx 2 sq.ft at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 16941007 issued 01-may-24 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    May 1, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall in the 3rd room from east located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Jun 22, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    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 7, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Jan 8, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out

DOB building violations · 3

  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Sep 11, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm 2 stry+bsmt semi attach resid bldg.bldg in disrepair.roof at rear coll.walls at rear cracked.chimney deteriorated.excessive reflection noted at roof.remedy:owner engage lic pe&cont'r to eval bldg&rpr und permit.file for permit no later than 10/15/18.start work by 11/15/18

    Sep 11, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Oct 19, 2017

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 15, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 24, 2026 · Apt FISRTF

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 16, 2025 · Apt 1STFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 30, 2024 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 17, 2021 · Apt RM2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 15, 2021 · Apt ENTIRE

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 20, 2020 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 4, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B3)
Year built
1930
Floors
2
Residential units
2
Building area
1,520 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3551 / 43
Assessed value
$53,700
Landmark / historic district
No

Questions about 198 Grafton Street

Who owns 198 Grafton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bk Grafton LLC.

Does 198 Grafton Street have violations?

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

Is 198 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 198 Grafton Street built?

City records list 1930 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 198 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.