161 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

161 Grafton Street is a 2-story, 3-unit residential building in Brownsville, owned by Yemi Oso and constructed in 2006. The property has experienced several notable incidents and compliance issues over recent years. Most concerning is an unresolved heat and hot water complaint filed in April 2025, which HPD has documented as requiring access for repairs.

In 2021, the building was subject to multiple violations related to illegal cellar conversions and unauthorized occupancy, resulting in three physical Environment Control Board violations totaling $2,500 in penalties, though records indicate these were ultimately resolved. The owner faced multiple enforcement actions for failure to maintain proper egress systems and install unauthorized partitions, while also receiving several violations between 2020-2021 regarding illegal hotel room operations. More recent compliance issues have centered on heat/hot water systems and maintenance requirements, including failure to file annual bedbug reports in 2021-2023, though subsequent filings in 2022-2024 confirm no bedbug infestations were reported in the past three years.

The building's most recent bedbug report (2024) showed no infested units, and prior reports from 2022-2023 showed similar findings, suggesting effective pest management. The property has also received various 311 complaints over the years, with the most recent heat/hot water issue being the primary current concern. Historical complaints from 2018-2021 primarily focused on unauthorized use of the cellar space and construction work without permits. While the building has experienced multiple compliance challenges, recent years show improved maintenance patterns, particularly regarding pest control, with no reported infestations since 2022.