40 Granite Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

40 Granite Street is a 3-story, 6-unit New Law Tenement building constructed in 1911 and currently owned by David Jarrett, located in the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn. The building has experienced recurring moisture-related issues over the years, with multiple reports of water leaks documented between 2018 and 2022, particularly in October 2018 when violations were issued for water leaks, including a slow leak, and an unsanitary mold condition. More recent complaints from September 2022 involved water leaks (both heavy flow and damp spots), along with issues related to walls, ceilings, and roofing.

Though these recent complaints were closed without violations, they represent a pattern of maintenance concerns. The property has several active violations related to required external low-pressure inspections, with multiple notices issued between 2018 and 2024 indicating failure to file annual inspection reports. In October 2018, the building also had violations regarding defective plastered surfaces and safety devices in Apartment 1L, including issues with smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Fortunately, the building has demonstrated good pest management practices, with no bedbug infestations reported in the most recent three reporting periods from 2022 to 2025, and only one documented case in 2020 that was promptly addressed. Rodent inspections have consistently passed since at least 2012, indicating effective pest control measures. While the building has maintained compliance with basic health and safety standards, the recurring maintenance issues, particularly related to water leaks and the failure to maintain timely inspection reports, suggest ongoing challenges with building upkeep.