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159 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

4
DOB Complaints
1
311 Housing Calls
0
Housing Violations
0
Permits

Risk Assessment

97
Low Risk

This building shows minimal signs of maintenance issues based on our analysis.

Our AI predicts there is a 97% chance of no major maintenance issues.
Augrented Insights Report for 159 Graham Avenue

The four-story, six-unit tenement building at 159 Graham Avenue in Williamsburg, owned by Steven Griffenberg and constructed in 1920, has experienced several significant maintenance and safety issues over recent years. The property has maintained consistent bedbug reporting compliance since 2021, with no infestations reported in the most recent 2023-2024 cycle.

However, there are active violations related to the failure to file required external low-pressure inspections for 2022-2024, and in 2021, multiple serious structural issues were documented, including concerns about falling bricks on the Montrose Avenue and Graham Avenue sides, particularly affecting the third and fourth floors and parapet wall, which led to substantial penalties totaling $10,000. Between 2018 and 2019, the building had multiple urgent safety concerns addressed, including carbon monoxide detector and smoke detector issues, as well as general ventilation system problems.

More recently, in 2024, a food establishment-related service request was closed after being addressed. The property has a history of rodent issues, with multiple bait applications recorded between 2012-2013, though these appear to have been resolved. The building's maintenance history shows a pattern of both emergency and non-emergency issues being reported and addressed, with particular attention needed to the recurring violations regarding inspection filing requirements and structural maintenance compliance.

Last updated: July 27, 2025
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159 Graham Avenue Building Overview

Renter Risk Rating

This building is in the riskiest 10% of buildings in Williamsburg.

Building Characteristics

Total units 6
Year built 1920
Total area 5500 sq ft
Floors 4
Tax Abatements None
Building Class OLD LAW TENEMENT
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Key Building Statistics

4
DOB Complaints
Complaints filed with the Department of Buildings in the last 7 years.
0
Housing Violations
Class B & C housing maintenance code violations.
1
311 Housing Calls
Housing-related 311 service requests in the last 7 years.
0
Work Orders
Repair orders issued by city agencies.
3
ECB Violations
Environmental Control Board violations on record.
0
Evictions
Evictions executed by city marshalls.
4
Rodent Inspections
Rodent inspections conducted by DOHMH.
0
Building Permits
Permits issued by DOB in the last 7 years.

Included Addresses

  • 159 Graham Ave, New York, NY 11206
  • 145 Montrose Ave, New York, NY 11206

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159 Graham Avenue Landlord Information

HPD Registration Contacts

Contact data is from NYC HPD building registration.

RoleNameAddress

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Landlord Court Records

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159 Graham Avenue Rent Control Status

Year Built
Built before 1974
Units
More than 6 units
RGB Registration
Not registered
Tax Abatement
None found
Year BuiltUnitsRGB RegistrationTax Abatement
Before 1974 >6 units Not registered None

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Housing Maintenance Code Complaints

This table shows complaints to 311 related to potential NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) for 159 Graham Avenue. These complaints are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Date ReceivedSttatus DateCategoryTypeStatus
2018-12-262019-01-29Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-262019-01-29Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-262019-01-29General-Ventilation SystemNon EmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-262019-01-29Safety-Carbon Monoxide DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
2018-12-262019-01-29Safety-Smoke DetectorEmergencyCLOSE
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Housing Maintenance Code Violations

This table shows violations of the NYC Housing Maintenance Code (HMC) issued by HPD for 159 Graham Avenue. These violations are related to conditions such as lack of heat, hot water, mold, pests, and other habitability issues. Class B and C violations are the most serious and may indicate significant problems with building maintenance or safety.

Inspection DateClassStatusStatus DateApartmentNOV DescriptionCertified Date
2024-04-10ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2022-02-25ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
2021-04-09ACloseNoneNone(A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR AS DESCRIBED ON HPDS WEBSITE, WWW.NYC.GOV\HPD, SEARCH BED BUGS.None
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311 Service Requests

Service requests made to 311 for 159 Graham Avenue. Data from NYC 311.

Created DateTypeDescriptionStatusAgencyResolution
2019-11-04 13:39Food EstablishmentPet/AnimalClosedDOHMH
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DOB Complaints

Department of Buildings complaints regarding 159 Graham Avenue.

Complaint #FiledStatusCategoryInspection DateDisposition
39133822023-06-14CLOSED7R2023-06-27AH (2023-06-29)
39133812023-06-14CLOSED7R2023-06-27AF (2023-06-28)
38329982022-02-24CLOSEDCSE: Sweep2022-02-24No Violation Warranted For Complaint At Time Of Inspection (2022-02-24)
37980362021-05-21CLOSEDSpecial Operations Compliance Inspection2021-06-18Oath Violation Served (2021-06-23)
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DOB Violations

Department of Buildings violations regarding 159 Graham Avenue.

Date IssuedCategoryDescriptionStatusComments
2024-09-23V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2023 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-06-30V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2021 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2023-04-25V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEVIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
2021-10-27V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
2021-09-15V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVEFAILURE TO CERTIFY CORRECTION ON IMMEDIATELY HAZARDOUS (CLASS 1) ECB VIOLATION
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Indoor Environment Complaints (DOHMH)

The table below shows indoor environment complaints received regarding the conditions at 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the date, type, description, and status of each complaint. The data is sourced from DOHMH/311.

DateTypeDescriptionStatus
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Bedbug Infestations

The table below shows the bedbug reports filed by the landlord for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the file date, infested units, eradicated units, re-infested units, filing start date, and filing end date. The data is sourced from DOHMH. Landlords are required to file these reports; missing data may indicate non-compliance.

File DateInfested UnitsEradicated UnitsRe-infested UnitsFiling Start DateFiling End Date
2025-01-210002023-11-012024-10-31
2023-03-100002021-11-012022-10-31
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Rodent Inspections

Recent rodent inspection results for 159 Graham Avenue. Data from NYC DOHMH.

DateTypeResult
2013-02-13BAITBait applied
2013-02-06BAITBait applied
2013-01-29BAITBait applied
2013-01-16BAITBait applied
2013-01-09ComplianceFailed for Other R
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HPD Litigation Explanation

The table below shows the HPD litigation records for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the open date, case type, status, judgement, penalty and whether harassment was found. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: HPD
Open DateCase TypeStatusJudgementPenaltyHarassment found
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OATH Cases Explanation

The table below shows the Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings cases for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the date, agency, respondent, charge, result, penalty, and status. The data is sourced from OATH.

Source: Office of Administrative Trials and Hearings (OATH)
DateAgencyRespondentChargeResultPenaltyStatus
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ECB Violations

Environmental Control Board violations for 159 Graham Avenue. Data from ECB.

DateNumberRespondentDescriptionStatusPenaltyBalance Due
2021-09-2235631748ZLEAH HOLDING LLCFAILURE TO COMPLY WITH COMMISSIONER'S ORDER CONTAINED IN SUMMONS/VIOLATION #35584446Y ISSUED 8/4/21 AND FILE CERTIFICATE OF CORRECTION PURSTUANT TO 28-201.1 AND 1RCNY 102-01.FAILURE TO MAINTAIN BUILDING WALLS OACTIVE1250.01250.0
2021-08-0435584446YLEAH HOLDING LLCFAILURE TO MAINTAIN BLDG WALLS OR APURTENANCES. NOTED: AT TIME OF INSPECTION OBSERVED AT EXP#1(MONTROSE AVE SIDE)& EXP#4(GRAHAM AVE SIDE)BRICKS FALLING APART IN MANY AREA AT 3RD FL & 4TH FL & ALSO PARAPET WALLACTIVE6250.06250.0
2021-06-1839043080MLEAH HOLDING LLC BECK STREXP1 (MONTROSE AVE SIDE) BRICKS SHIFTING ON 4TH FLOOR UNDER SILL AREA ABOUT 3 BRICK HIGH AND TOP PART OF 3RD FLOOR WINDOW SHIFTING OUT ABOUT 2IN OUT, BRICKS FALLING APART IN MANY AREAS ALSO ON EXP 1 SIDE. EXP4ACTIVE2500.02500.0
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Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) Explanation

The table below shows the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) records for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the start date, start violations, discharge date, and status. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
Start DateStart ViolationsDischarge DateStatus
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Vacate Orders Explanation

The table below shows the vacate orders for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the effective date, rescinded date, reason, type, and units. The data is sourced from DOB.

Source: Department of Buildings (DOB)
Effective DateRescinded DateReasonTypeUnits
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Work Orders Explanation

The table below shows the work orders for 159 Graham Avenue. The information includes the date created, type, description, and charge. The data is sourced from HPD.

Source: Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD)
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Liens Explanation

The table below shows tax and water liens for 159 Graham Avenue. Information includes tax class, month, water only flag, amount, and cycle. Data is sourced from NYC Department of Finance.

Source: NYC Department of Finance
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Case NumberDateTypeStatusDetails

Sales Records

Sales transactions for 159 Graham Avenue. Data includes sale date, price, buyer, and seller.

DatePriceBuyerSeller

Asbestos Records

Asbestos abatement filings and records for 159 Graham Avenue. Data includes filing date, type, and status.

Start DateEnd DateStatusProcedureFloor

Fire Violations

Violations issued by the Fire Department for this property.

Violation NumberDateDescriptionStatus
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Fire Inspections

Fire Department inspection records for this property.

DateTypeResult
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Fire Certificates

Fire safety certificates for this property.

TypeIssue DateExpiration
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Water Connections

Water connection permits and records for 159 Graham Avenue. Data includes connection type, date, and status.

MaterialRecord Type

Elevator Permits

Elevator permit records for 159 Graham Avenue. Data includes permit type, issue date, and status.

TypeIssue DateStatus

Landmark Violations

Landmark preservation violations for 159 Graham Avenue. Data includes violation date, type, and status.

DateTypeStatus

Planning Projects

City Planning (ZAP) project applications for this building. Data includes project ID, status, borough, and lot/block information.

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Building Permits

Department of Buildings issued building permits for this property. This includes permits for construction, alteration, and demolition work. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

Electrical Permits

Department of Buildings issued electrical permits for this property. This includes permits for electrical work, installations, and modifications. Data includes permit type, job number, status, and issue date.

Permit TypeJob NumberStatusIssue Date

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