189 Grant Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208BBL 3-04136-0022Map
Owner of record: R Samwaru Protective Trust Dated October 9, 2024
189 Grant Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11208. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is R Samwaru Protective Trust Dated October 9, 2024. HPD has recorded 64 housing violations here, most recently on November 29, 2022. 17 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 64
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 120
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 · 64
- CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2022 · Apt 1
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 17, 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.
Oct 31, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires hanging from ceiling fixtures at public hall, 1st story
Jul 16, 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.
Jan 11, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar floor at cellar
Jun 3, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection at waste line at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood pannel at west wall in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe at washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1, 1st story
Dec 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for not less than 60 watts incandescent light at public hall, 1st story
Mar 12, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling and walls approx.30 sq.ft in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 12, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water entire apt. located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, apartment at east
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of 140 degrees of scalding hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of a lockable hasp with eye on the interior side of the door in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Jan 5, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures .. in the 1st room from east located at apt 1flr, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Dec 23, 2013 · Apt 1FLR
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water at fixtures approximately 144 degree fahrenheit - thermometer # 261449 in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 29, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 13, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story, apartment at east
May 13, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Refit the rear door in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story
May 12, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 26, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 20, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 20, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Apr 6, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story
Mar 8, 2010 · Apt 1FL
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 22, 2022 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jun 3, 2015 · Apt APT1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
May 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
May 31, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
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- General
Cooking gas
Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Jan 2, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 24, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 9, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 4, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 6, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 5, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 3, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 1, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Mar 11, 2014 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 21, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 9, 2014 · Apt FLR2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 1FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2014 · Apt 1STFL
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 26, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Dec 25, 2013 · Apt 1FL
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B1)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,320 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R5
- Community board
- 305
- Council district
- 37
- Block / lot
- 4136 / 22
- Assessed value
- $67,080
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #810660, last renewed Sep 11, 2025.
Questions about 189 Grant Avenue
Who owns 189 Grant Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is R Samwaru Protective Trust Dated October 9, 2024.
Does 189 Grant Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 64 housing violations at this property.
Is 189 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 189 Grant Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 189 Grant Avenue?
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.