161 Grafton Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03552-0024Map
Owner of record: Oso, Yemi E
161 Grafton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 2006 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Oso, Yemi E. HPD has recorded 25 housing violations here, most recently on September 19, 2026. 12 of the 25 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 25
- DOB violations
- 5
- ECB violations
- 12
- HPD complaints
- 46
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 25
- CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system gate at west locked at 1st story , 1st story
Sep 19, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal double cylinder key operated locking device at door ... in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at entrance gate in the entrance located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Invalid certification - 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2026
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - 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 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
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 1stflo, 1st story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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 8, 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 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures kitchen sink and washbasin in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt FL2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt FL2
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt fl2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from north at east
Apr 26, 2025 · Apt FL2
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 31, 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 7, 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.
Mar 10, 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 20, 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.
Apr 20, 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 6, 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 26, 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.
Dec 11, 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 29, 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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 5
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jun 23, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Apr 20, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Mar 15, 1992
V%*-dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 12
- Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o#301853466 indicates cellar to legally approved to boiler,laundry & accessory open cellar. illegal occupancy noted: at cellar level has been converted/occupied pa
Mar 29, 2021 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work w/o a permit. work noted: at cellar level erected full height partition walls to subdivide cellar & create class'a'apt w/bathroom & kitchen;installed water & waste lines for kitchen sink,3pcs bathroom(toil
Mar 29, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code complaint manner. lack of required # of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1(bc 2008 code);27-366;bc1021.1(2014 code)for class'aapt at cellar level. remedy: discontinue
Mar 29, 2021
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. noted: work ongoing permit# 301853466, however const fence at west side has 4' hole and is leaning west; const fence at north side has numerous holes (missing boards) and is leaning
Apr 20, 2006 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective: note: job site fence on the south side of this property has collapsed with a portion observed on the ground of theneighboring property of 163 grafton street. further the collapsed
Feb 23, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at side of excavation. note: no sheetingor shoring has been provided to the sides of the excavation on this property resulting in the sides collapsing into the excavation.
Feb 23, 2006 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at side of excavation. note: no sheetingor shoring provided to an approx. 8'deep excavation and no protection to adjoining properties was observed. remedy: provide protection.
Oct 28, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Job site fence defective. note: job site fence on the south side of this property was observed on the ground opening said property to 163 grafton street. property has been excavated to a depth of approx. 8'.
Oct 28, 2005 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation note no sheeting or shoring provided at time of inspection excavation approx 8-9' belowgrade no protection to adjoining properties remedy:provide protection
Jun 23, 2005 · Penalty $10,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to provide protection at sides of excavation.noted:no sheeting or shoring provided at time of inspection.excavation approx 9'below grade.no protection for adj proerties 159 grafton st/163 grafton st.
Feb 26, 2005 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Hazardous
Failure to safeguard public and property effected by demolition operations. upon inspection of above address demolition romplate and exavating in progress. no fence erected from side adjacent to bldg #.
Feb 23, 2005 · Penalty $1,500
Resolve - Hazardous
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records. vacant lot used to storage of used air conditions at rear of lot and also used tires are. remedy: discontinue illegal use or amend c of o.
May 1, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 18, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - General
Cooking gas
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 15, 2026 · Apt 1STFLO
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close
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- Appliance
Electric/gas range
Sep 10, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jun 28, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 11STFL
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 11STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 11STFL
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 27, 2026 · Apt 11STFL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
Jun 26, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Power outage
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 1, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 26, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 23, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Apr 24, 2025 · Apt FL2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 10FL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 2, 2015 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
May 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - General
Cooking gas
May 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Mar 21, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Mold
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 4, 2013 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2012 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2006
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,348 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,700 ft²
- Zoning
- R6
- Community board
- 316
- Council district
- 41
- Block / lot
- 3552 / 24
- Assessed value
- $61,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #384097, last renewed Oct 11, 2025.
Questions about 161 Grafton Street
Who owns 161 Grafton Street?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Oso, Yemi E.
Does 161 Grafton Street have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 25 housing violations at this property.
Is 161 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 161 Grafton Street built?
City records list 2006 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 161 Grafton 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.