140 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

140 Grattan Street is a 4-story, 8-unit residential tenement building located in Williamsburg, constructed in 1920 and currently owned by Laurent Wendum. The building has experienced recurring maintenance challenges over recent years, most notably with water-related issues documented in September 2020, including both heavy flow and slow leaks, along with associated pest problems. The property has also faced heating and hot water service interruptions, with multiple complaints recorded in 2019 and early 2020, though some were resolved through tenant-reported restoration of services.

More recent concerns include rodent sightings in June 2024, with initial inspections confirming rat activity, though a subsequent compliance inspection passed in July 2024. The building has active violations as of June 2023 related to the failure to file required External Low-Pressure System inspections for 2020 and 2021. The fourth-floor apartment (4R) underwent an intensive inspection in May 2021, revealing several significant safety and maintenance issues including inoperative smoke detectors, missing window guards, and a defective carbon monoxide detector, though these violations were subsequently certified as corrected by June 2021.

The building's bedbug reporting history from 2020 through 2024 shows no documented infestations, with all annual reports indicating zero infested units. While most historical violations have been resolved, the building's recent rodent activity and unfiled inspection violations suggest ongoing maintenance oversight challenges. The property maintains a New Law Tenement classification, which requires compliance with specific housing maintenance and safety regulations, and the building's age has contributed to various maintenance issues over time.