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
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 · 18
- 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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 3, 2024
Open — Info nov sent out - 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 17, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of key operated double cylinder lock installed at building front entrance door
Apr 30, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 16, 2022
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 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
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.