327 Grafton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

The two-story, four-unit New Law Tenement building at 327 Grafton Street in Brownsville, owned by Ransom Spann, has experienced several significant maintenance issues in recent months. In April 2024, the building received multiple Housing Maintenance Code violations, including requirements to post various safety notices related to carbon monoxide detection, gas leak procedures, and housing information guides in the common areas.

Most notably, there are ongoing issues in apartment 1R (the first apartment from the north, located at the east side) that require attention, including problems with the floor, door latches, and fire egress safety. These violations are classified as Class B (requiring correction) and Class C (open violations), with specific issues including defective wood flooring, a broken door latch set, and concerns about obstructing bars or unlawful gates. The building has also faced basic service issues recently, with 311 complaints filed in April 2024 regarding heat/hot water problems, flooring/stairs, and cabinet issues.

While the HPD investigation of the heat complaint found no current violations (noting that heat was not required at the time of inspection), violations were issued for the flooring and cabinet issues. Notably, the building underwent an inspection in April 2024 that revealed several administrative violations requiring attention, including the need for an annual bedbug report (which was subsequently filed showing no infestations), and proper documentation of the heating system keyholder's identity. The property has a documented history of maintenance issues, though the bedbug reporting for the period of November 2022 to October 2023 shows no infestation cases during that timeframe.