431 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The 7-story, 14-unit building at 431 Grand Street in Williamsburg, owned by Charles Schwartz, has experienced several recurring issues since its construction in 2012, particularly regarding heat and elevator maintenance. The most concerning recent incident occurred in January 2023 when tenants reported heat and hot water issues, though HPD was unable to gain access to inspect the problem.

The building has a notable history of elevator violations, with the most recent complaint in January 2024 regarding the single elevator's button station and safety features, resulting in an active ECB violation with a $3,125 penalty. Other significant outstanding violations include a 2022 failure to submit the required 8A and 9A critical examination report ($6,250 penalty), and there are current active DOB violations related to inspection report submissions. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of heat and hot water problems, with multiple complaints between 2018 and 2023, though many were resolved or found to be duplicate complaints.

In 2018, eight violations were issued related to improper posting of safety notices and documentation requirements, including gas leak procedures and smoke detector requirements, though these were subsequently certified as corrected in 2019. More recent inspections have shown no reported bedbug infestations since 2020, and while there was one rodent inspection in 2018 showing rat activity, subsequent inspections in 2019 all passed. The building's maintenance record reveals both persistent systems issues and generally responsive corrections, though some recent violations remain active as of 2025.