535 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

535 Grand Street in Williamsburg is a 6-story, 10-unit residential building constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Steve Makowsky. The building has experienced several significant events over the past few years, particularly between 2019-2021. There were multiple complaints and violations related to construction safety and scaffolding issues during 2019-2020, including concerns about inadequate supported scaffolds and suspended scaffolds, though most of these complaints were ultimately dismissed or resolved with stop work orders being rescinded.

The building also faced electrical wiring issues in 2020-2021, with complaints of defective/exposed wiring leading to violations, though these were resolved within a few days of being reported, with Oath Violations being served. In terms of structural and safety concerns, there was a building stability complaint filed in February 2020, which was investigated in August 2020 and resulted in a fully rescinded stop work order. The property seems to have maintained a clean record in recent years regarding bedbug infestations, with no reported cases in the past three reporting periods (2025, 2024, 2023).

The building's permit history shows multiple permits being issued between 2018-2020 for various work, including plumbing (PL), electrical work (EW), and architectural (AL) projects, suggesting ongoing maintenance and improvement work has been appropriately documented through the Department of Buildings. The most recent active violation from April 2021 remains on record as of the latest available data, though no details are provided regarding this violation's nature or current status. The property appears to have had significant construction-related issues at the turn of the decade, particularly related to safety compliance and electrical systems, though these problems seem to have been addressed promptly when reported. The absence of recent bedbug reports and the completion of various work permits suggest improved maintenance practices in recent years, though the building's age (over 100 years old) means ongoing maintenance and monitoring would be expected.