126 Grant Avenue,
Brooklyn, NY 11208
20 Units
•Built in 1930
•4 Floors
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In the past three years, this building had:
321 complaints
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Open Violations
A violation is issued to a building when a city inspector from
NYC's Department of Housing Preservation and Development validates and confirms a complaint made to 311.
The violations listed below are open violations that have yet to be addressed or have not been confirmed
as resolved by the city.
This building has a total of 136 violations which is 6.8 violations per unit for their entire portfolio.
That is worse than the city average, which is 0.81 violations per unit.
Non-hazardous
40Class A
Non-Hazardous violations (i.e. no peephole on a door, or no street # on the building)
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Hazardous
42Class B
Hazardous violations (i.e. smoke detector issues, inadequate lighting)
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Immediately-hazardous
54Class C
Immediately Hazardous (i.e. rodents, inadequate heat or hot water)
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Approval DateDescriptionCurrent Status
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation at 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the foyer located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from south at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd window frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Nov 27, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from west at northNov sent out
Sep 25, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 4d, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at northNov sent out
May 27, 2023§ 27-2005 hmc: properly repair or replace the broken or defective cabinet at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 23, 2023§ 27-2017.3 hmc: trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approx. 2 sq.ft. at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 23, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3d, 4th story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 15, 2023§ 27-2026 adm code repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4c, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall, north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from east at south located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 2nd closet from south at west wall door frame, 1st closet from south at west wall door in the foyer located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st closet from west at north wall door in the private hallway located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 4th room from east located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 17, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 1st room from east at north, the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Apr 13, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling, all walls throughout at public hallNot complied with
Apr 13, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceilings, all walls and trim throughout at public hallNot complied with
Apr 13, 2023§ 27-2053 adm code post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper., 1st storyNot complied with
Apr 10, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls at public hall stairs, 4th storyNot complied with
Mar 23, 2023(a) § hmc: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.First no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 14, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the bathroom , the foyer located at apt 2a, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Mar 12, 2023§ 27-2013 adm code paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and north wall at public hall, 4th storyNot complied with
Feb 25, 2023§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt a2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at southFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 23, 2023§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 2nd stack at west yard.Not complied with
Sep 15, 2022§ 27-2005 adm code refit the door in the entrance located at apt 5c, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at northFirst no access to re- inspect violation
Feb 25, 2022(a) § hmc: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.First no access to re- inspect violation
Jul 07, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 25, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
May 25, 2021§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glaze at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Apr 09, 2021(a) § hmc: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.First no access to re- inspect violation
Dec 26, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel glazed in the bathroom located at apt 2d, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at southNot complied with
Jul 20, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 20, 2020§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration acoustic drop ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 20, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceilings and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at northNot complied with
Jul 15, 2020§ 27-2005 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 5d, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at westFirst no access to re- inspect violation
May 06, 2019§ 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at 2nd stack at west yardNot complied with
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Building Ratings
Water Pressure
Water Pressure: 5
Cleanliness
Cleanliness: 3
Pest Control
Pest Control: 2
Heat
Heat: 5
Noise Levels
Noise Levels: 4
Owner Responsiveness
Owner Responsiveness: 5
Neighbors
Neighbors: 5
Garbage Management
Garbage Management: 5
Renter Recommendations
60% of renters recommend this building
60% of renters approve of this owner
Rents and Deposits
95% of renters received their security deposits back
It HAS NOT been reported if this building accepts electronic rent payments.
Reviews
1.875 stars
Disgusting and do not recommend anyone to move here.
Former Tenant
Pros:
Good heat during the fall (c) openigloo and win...
Cons:
The building is absolutely disgusting. (c) open...
Advice to owner:
My advice is to hire a full time super and stop...