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231 Grafton Street

Brooklyn, NY 11212BBL 3-03567-0026Map

Owner of record: Brown, Aiesha

231 Grafton Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1925 in Brooklyn, 11212. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Brown, Aiesha. HPD has recorded 38 housing violations here, most recently on May 4, 2026. 38 of the 38 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
38
DOB violations
20
ECB violations
30
HPD complaints
23

What to know

Concern
6 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 4, 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 · 38

  • 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
  • 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 19, 2025

    Open — Info 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

    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 26, 2024

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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 20, 2023

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Oct 30, 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.

    Oct 17, 2018

    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 22, 2017

    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 9, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 20, 2015

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 100 watts minimum required

    Mar 16, 2012

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    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 at 1st story public hall

    Nov 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) ceiling in the 1st room from east located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Nov 23, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked from street to cellar

    Nov 23, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Nov 12, 2011

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.07 adm code provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following 50 watts night inspection.

    Aug 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Aug 5, 1987

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & clg 1 sty vestibule.

    Jul 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-20.08 adm code post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing.

    Jul 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Jul 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Jul 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system cellar door locked.

    Jul 18, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing roof tiles front.

    Jul 11, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-16.03 adm code repair the broken or defective rain leader south court yard.

    Jul 11, 1984

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard clg cellar rear.

    Oct 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar rear.

    Oct 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 242 m/d law provide under completed permit,a proper enclosure with fireproof selfclosing doors and assemblies,at the top and the bottom of the cellar stairs, center.

    Oct 1, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 2 sty pub hall to roof.

    Sep 24, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mail boxes vestibule.

    Sep 24, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 frame missing.

    Sep 24, 1982

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 20

  • Construction other optional

    Observed building is leaning onto adjacent property at exposure 4, facade in disrepair, bulging in various locations at exposure 2 and 4.

    Jun 1, 2026

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 16, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 24, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Oct 13, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 1, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jun 23, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Ftm:roof ties brokn/detch from rafters,roof eaves bulg outwrd&touching neighbors bldg @exp4.masn wall lean outward @top exp 2&4 walls.large crks&movt exp2&4 walls@intr 2fl.crks@exp2 wall.awning colp@rear entry- bsmnt.nyspe strctl engn'r immed evalu bldg&dsgn reprs.pe monitor wall movt exp2&4 walls.file by 4/19/21.strt by 5/3/21.sign off by 8/30/21

    Mar 4, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 20, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 2, 2020

    Dob violation - active
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  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 4, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 9, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 13, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 4, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 9, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    May 16, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Mar 6, 2019

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 28, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Dec 15, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work w/out permit

    Apr 5, 2010

    Vw-violation work without permit - active

ECB violations · 30

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain engineering report for violation #35564792z in conjunction with dob fev31601bs issued 3/4/2021. as of 6/1/2026, no engineering report has been submitted

    Jun 3, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. for violation #39518353p. observed bulging at exp 4 causing wall to lean on adjacent property, 235 grafton street., repair and/replace

    Jun 1, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner for violation #35636317j. observed at exposure 2 of building several cracks and exposed brick from under stucco. exposure 2 was observed bulging towards adj

    Jun 1, 2026 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Atoi on a basement + 2-story, brick building, observed at exposure 4, the southern wall is bulging outward the building with approx. 12 inches at the 2nd floor ceiling level creating an immanent hazard conditio

    Jun 27, 2023 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#030421fev31601bs issued on 03/04/21 and to file a certificateof correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01.refer to dob summo

    Mar 8, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:at time ofinspection observed at exposure 2(left)roof level:the middle section of the facade has bulging creating a hazardous condition to adjacent pr

    Mar 8, 2022 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted:observed at exp #2 (left of building)entire section of soffit bulging.at exp #4 soffit outward and touching to facade of adjacent building 235 grafton

    Nov 16, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.noted observed at exp2(left side)and exp4 rear roof level soffit has severe bulging.also exp4 roof level soffit touching the adjacent building and drain pip

    Aug 31, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner.noted:at exp4 atroof level building,building outwards towards into adjacent property with defected buildilng observed at exp2 roof level.previous ecb#355578

    Jul 15, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in codecompliant manner.noted:atoi,observed@exp2(left side) near roof level&exp4(right side):both have severe bulging&defects in various areas thruout.also,exp4 soffit (illegible)& is u

    Jun 1, 2021 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances noted:@exp4(right side) brick facade wall bulging outward toward adj property 235graftonst&@exp2(left side) brick facade wall bulging outward into driveway.previo

    Mar 31, 2021 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg wals or appurtenance. at time of inspection observed at exp#4(right side)wall is bulging outward towards adjacent property 235 grafton street also exp#2 wall is same condition creating

    Oct 27, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4(right sifde)wall is buldging outward towards adjacent property 235 grafton st. previous ecb#35467784y remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Mar 14, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4(rightside)wall is buldging outward toward adjacent property 235 grafton st.previous ecb#35461352n remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Jan 17, 2020 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at time of inspection i observed at exp#4 at roof level the(eve)is in disrepair alsoat exp#1 front entrance in disrepair also at exp#1 front entrance in

    Dec 6, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4(rightside)wall is bulging out toward adjacent property 235 grafton st at 2nd fl to roof level. previous ecb#35447730k. remedy: maintain exterior

    Oct 9, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. observed at exp#4(right side),wall at the 2nd fl & up to the roof is bulging out towards the neighboring property(235 grafton st),creating a hazardous condition

    Aug 21, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls and or appurtenances.noted:at exp 4(right side)wall buldging out toward adjacent property.previous ecb #35416256m.rem:maintain exterior building walls

    Jun 5, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: at exp#4(rightside)wall buldging out toward adjacent property. previous ecb#35383639j. remedy: maintain exterior bldg walls.

    Apr 10, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: observed on the right side of the bldg at exp#4 the wall is bulging toward the adjacent property. remedy: maintain exterior bldg wall.

    Feb 7, 2019 · Penalty $25,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenance. at time of inspection-2nd fl level at the right side(exposure#4) exterior wall bulging towards adjacent property leaning up against it(235 grafton st) approx

    Dec 20, 2018 · Penalty $12,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34829538h for work w/o permit installed plumbing & partitions to connect 2 family to 6 family. no record of correction. remedy: comply w/comm's order & obtain

    Nov 18, 2010 · Penalty $6,000

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts.failure to comply w/the comm.order to vacate basement per vacate order #133/12 issued on 4/5/2010.noted woman & baby occuping basement at time of inspection.remedy:comply w/vacate order

    Oct 26, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/comm's order to correct vio #34829538h for work w/o permit throughout. installed plumbing & partitions to convert 2 family into 6 family house. w/o permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order to

    Sep 16, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families bldg occupancy has been changed from a two family residence to two apt on each lvl for a total of six bsmt apt

    Apr 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,200

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted two family dwelling has been altered at all lvls to created two apts at each lvl for a total of six apt all framing plumbing & electrical work as required was done w/o permit rem: o

    Apr 5, 2010 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Non-hazardous

    New gas pipe installed along with 1 new new boiler in cellar also in cellar there is and new 3pc bathroom, all gas ran from cellar to 1st & 2nd fl. for cooking all work was done without permit. remedy: obtain p

    Nov 7, 2005 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior of building.the following defects noted:1)rear garage has roof that is partially collapsed and front facade in danger of collapse.2)2 1/2 story masonary building has windows broken

    Jul 22, 2004 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain defect noted(1)rear garage has roof that is partially collapsed also front facade in danger of coolapse(2)2 1/2 story masonary building has windows broken at sides allowing natural elements

    Mar 31, 2004 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Hazardous

    Failure to provide 8ft fence during excavation operation. note: permit # 301345113 o.nb obtain for new 3 story building at time of inspection, excavation approx 7ft deep with no protection to adjacent building

    Dec 9, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Locks

    Nov 15, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 11, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 9, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 6, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 4, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 17, 2011 · Apt 1S

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 16, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 8, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 4, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Oct 30, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Sprinker cert

    Jul 26, 2004

    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
1925
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
3,314 ft²
Lot area
3,900 ft²
Zoning
R6
Community board
316
Council district
41
Block / lot
3567 / 26
Assessed value
$49,320
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #353126, last renewed Jan 6, 2011.

Questions about 231 Grafton Street

Who owns 231 Grafton Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Brown, Aiesha.

Does 231 Grafton Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 38 housing violations at this property.

Is 231 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 231 Grafton Street built?

City records list 1925 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 231 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.