31 Granite Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

31 Granite Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by Linda Vera, located in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The building has experienced recurring heating and hot water issues over the past two years, with eight documented complaints about inadequate heat or hot water between October 2023 and February 2025, with four of these affecting the entire building. These heating issues have necessitated multiple emergency interventions by the Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD).

In late 2024, there were several apartment-specific complaints about doors and door frames requiring attention, though no violations were ultimately issued for these. The building has undergone some significant safety upgrades, as evidenced by recent Housing Maintenance Code violations and inspections. In November 2024, violations were noted regarding defective self-closing doors in the boiler room and basement, along with issues with a bathroom door in Apartment 3A. Earlier 2024 violations indicated problems with safety equipment in Apartment 3A, including a malfunctioning smoke detector and excessively hot water.

However, the building has maintained a clean bill of health regarding bedbug infestations, with zero reported cases over the past five years (2019-2024). Regular rodent inspections from 2010 to 2025 have consistently passed, indicating effective pest management. The most recent heating system evaluation in 2023 revealed access issues that affected inspection procedures, though subsequent inspections confirmed heat restoration. While the building has experienced periodic maintenance challenges, particularly with the heating system, recent inspections and violation resolutions suggest ongoing attention to building maintenance and safety requirements.