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225 Grant Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04136-0007Map

Owner of record: Watt, Alphonso

225 Grant Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 3 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Watt, Alphonso. HPD has recorded 18 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 9 of the 18 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
18
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
7
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 18

  • 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

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at gas range at cellar

    Oct 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections at water closet, shower stall, washbasin and kitchen sink. at cellar

    Oct 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 56, 193, 300, 302 m.d. law- above frame building has been converted from a private dwelling to a multiple dwelling and is now occupied and maintained as such contrary to law.restore premises to lawful occupancy at cellar

    Oct 29, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue use of rooms for living, disconnect plumbing fixtures where illegal and properly seal pipe connections water closet, bathtub, wash basin & sink at cellar

    Apr 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 9, 170, 171, 300, 301, 302 m.d.law-file plans and application and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the conversion from a private dwelling to multiple dwelling use if lawfully feasible or restore to lawful occupancy at cellar

    Apr 9, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful cooking space or file plans and application with this department to legalize same, if lawfully feasible at cellar at cellar

    Apr 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection at sink waste line in the kitchen located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood door at entrance in the bathroom located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building front entrance door

    Apr 30, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeding the maximum temperature of 130 degrees at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt apt1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 30, 2022 · Apt APT1

    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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 7

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply with the commissioner's order to obtain work permits for violation #39177770n. no permit/approved plans to install 3pc bathroom and gas piping for kitchen in cellar., comply wit

    Jun 11, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Residence converted, maintained and occupied as dwelling for more than legally approved by department records. at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, class a apartment created with bedrooms, livin

    Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, class a apartment with plumbing work installed for 3-pc bathroom and gas piping at cellar level supplying kitchen gas stove. dob recor

    Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, full-height partition walls installed to create a class a apartment consisting of bedrooms, living room, kitchen area, and 3-pc bathro

    Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work without a permit: at the time of inspection, observed at cellar level, class a apartment with electrical wiring installed servicing lighting and fixtures throughout cellar apartment including bedrooms, liv

    Feb 19, 2026 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or department of building records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at cellar. rooms used for living. gas range and sink present, also p

    Oct 29, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the department of buildings records. partition erected creating an illegal class 'a' apartment at cellar. rooms used for living. gas range and sink present. a

    Apr 9, 2025

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 4, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Nov 7, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
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  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 28, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 21, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Safety

    Window guard broken/missing

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Apr 3, 2025 · Apt BASEME

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    May 31, 2022 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 29, 2022 · Apt APT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2016 · Apt 2

    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
1899
Floors
2
Residential units
3
Building area
2,320 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R5
Community board
305
Council district
37
Block / lot
4136 / 7
Assessed value
$63,360
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #820969, last renewed Sep 26, 2023.

Questions about 225 Grant Avenue

Who owns 225 Grant Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Watt, Alphonso.

Does 225 Grant Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 18 housing violations at this property.

Is 225 Grant Avenue 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 225 Grant Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 225 Grant Avenue?

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.