931 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

The three-story, six-unit Old Law Tenement building at 931 Grand Street in East Williamsburg, owned by Manjula Mukhopadhyay, has experienced several significant maintenance and habitability issues since 2019. Most notably, there was a concerning pattern of pest-related complaints, with multiple reports of infestations including mice and roaches, particularly affecting apartment 3R in 2021. The building has also faced persistent sanitary challenges, evidenced by multiple HPD complaints and violations related to wall conditions, including visible mold and plaster issues in apartment 3R.

A 2021 inspection revealed various open violations in apartment 3R, including problems with self-closing doors, blocked fire escape windows, electrical issues, and evidence of pests. More recently, as of September 2024, the building was cited for having a door stop device installed at the main entrance that prevents proper self-closing, though this violation has since been certified as corrected. The property has had several building systems issues, including a 2021 violation for the boiler system with problems including a missing rating tag and an improperly sealed flue pipe, resulting in a $3,125 fine that remains active.

There was also a concerning incident in 2021 regarding building heat and hot water systems, where inspectors were unable to gain access for investigation. Fortunately, the building has demonstrated progress in addressing some issues: recent bedbug reports from 2023-2025 show no current infestations, and a September 2024 rodent inspection resulted in a "Passed" status, though previous inspections in 2012-2013 had documented rat activity. The building's maintenance history shows some attention to resolving issues, with many past complaints being closed after inspection, though several violations from 2021 remain open regarding various habitability concerns.