288 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

288 Grand Street is a three-story, two-family residential building located in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by David Leiter. The property has experienced several significant violations and compliance issues over the past few years, with the most recent incident occurring in early 2023 when a special operations inspection resulted in an oath violation for work performed without a permit, specifically regarding a business accessory sign installation above the ground level commercial space.

This was not the first instance of unauthorized signage; a similar violation occurred in 2022, also involving an unpermitted "TRUE LOVE" sign, though that case was resolved without penalty. The building's history includes multiple concerns about unauthorized modifications and usage, including a 2019 violation for maintaining an illegally converted space with additional floors and bathroom installations, and separate complaints about unauthorized hotel room operations. Two active violations remain pending resolution as of 2023-2025, including a failure to file 2019 external low-pressure inspection and a previous history of non-compliance with promptly addressing hazardous conditions.

Despite these violations, 288 Grand Street has maintained a notable record of pest control success, with official bedbug reports from 2019 through 2024 consistently showing zero infested units or related incidents. The building also passed its initial rodent inspection in December 2018, suggesting that while there have been significant compliance and renovation issues, basic sanitation and pest control standards have been maintained. The property has experienced recurring issues with unauthorized modifications and the use of space beyond its official designation, particularly in relation to commercial signage and possibly illegal conversion of living spaces, representing the most pressing concerns in its recent history.