81 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

The three-story, six-unit tenement building at 81 Grattan Street in Williamsburg, owned by Magda Escobar-beltran and constructed in 1931, has experienced several significant maintenance issues over the past few years. Most notably, there is currently an open "Class A" violation from April 2024 regarding the failure to file the annual bedbug report, and multiple open violations from May 2023 related to failure to properly post required safety and regulatory notices in common areas.

These include missing notifications for smoke detector requirements, carbon monoxide detector requirements, heating system contact information, and the availability of the agency's housing information guide. A "Class B" violation has also been recorded regarding fire egress safety in April 2023, specifically about obstructions or unlawful gates from a window to fire escape in apartment 3L. The building has experienced recurring plumbing and maintenance issues, with the most recent cluster of complaints in February 2023 involving problems with windows, sinks, bathtubs/showers, and mold, some of which resulted in violations.

Looking back to late 2020, there was a concerning pattern of heat and hot water complaints affecting the entire building, though some inspections were unable to gain access to verify the conditions. The most recent inspections have revealed various safety compliance issues that need addressing, including a "Class C" violation from February 2023 regarding lead-based paint hazards in apartment 3L. While the building has undergone several inspections and resolutions over the years, the current open violations suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance with housing safety and maintenance requirements.