# 81 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

BBL 3030040044 · Block 3004 · Lot 44 · BIN 3070677  
Canonical page: https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/81-grattan-street-3030040044  
Last updated: 2026-11-04 · Open-item counts as of 2026-10-31

## Summary

81 Grattan Street (Brooklyn, NY 11237; tax lot BBL 3030040044) is a 6-unit walk-up apartment building (building class C2: walk-up apartments, five or six families), built around 1931, on a 2,500 sq ft lot zoned M1-1. City tax records list the owner as LIMBANO ESCOBAR. The Department of Finance's final market value for tax year 2027 is $1,136,000. As of October 31, 2026, NYC Open Data shows one DOB job with a permit issued but no sign-off, two active DOB violations and 24 open HPD violations. There were no 311 requests in the past 12 months and five HPD complaints since 2019. (Source: NYC Open Data — DOB, HPD, OATH, DOF, DCP and ACRIS datasets — compiled by NYC Property Facts.)

How to cite: NYC Property Facts, “81 Grattan Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 (BBL 3030040044)”, data as of 2026-10-31, https://nycpropertyfacts.com/ny/brooklyn/81-grattan-street-3030040044. Source: NYC Open Data.

## Open items

| Item | Count |
|---|---|
| Open DOB jobs (permit issued, not signed off) | 1 |
| Active DOB violations | 2 |
| Active ECB violations | 0 |
| Open HPD violations | 24 |
| OATH tickets with unpaid balance | 0 |

## Lot & building

- Owner of record: LIMBANO ESCOBAR
- Building class: C2 – Walk-up apartments, five or six families
- Year built: 1931
- Floors: 3
- Units: 6 residential / 6 total
- Lot area: 2,500 sq ft · Building area: 4,125 sq ft
- Zoning: M1-1
- Source: PLUTO (Dept. of City Planning) (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/64uk-42ks), data as of 2026-11-04

## Tax assessment

- Tax year 2027 (final roll): market value $1,136,000, assessed value $511,200, tax class 2A
- Source: DOF Property Valuation and Assessment Data (https://data.cityofnewyork.us/d/8y4t-faws)

## Sales & deeds (ACRIS)

Deeds recorded with the City Register. amount 0 usually means a non-market transfer. lots_in_deed > 1 means the price covers several lots.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-08-31 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1999-08-31 from MIRANDA, JOSE ROBERTO; MIRANDA, DOREEN to ESCOBAR, GUADALUPE; ESCOBAR, LIMBANO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1989-11-29 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1989-11-29 from BETHANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH to MIRANDA, DOREEN; MIRANDA, JOSE ROBERTO, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1979-04-06 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1979-04-06 from LUGO ANTONIA to BETHANY CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF THE ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |
| 1969-10-07 | recorded (DEED) | DEED dated 1969-10-07 from ARIAS ARGIMIRO to LUGO ANTONIA, no price stated ($0). | bnx9-e6tj |

## Open DOB jobs and recent work permits

A DOB "job" is an application to do construction work. status "open" = a permit was issued but DOB has no record of final sign-off. Work permits are listed with type "work_permit" and their DOB permit status (they are not counted as open items).

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-18 | open (PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK) | BIS job 320118617 (A3 – Minor alteration (one type of work)): PERMIT ISSUED - ENTIRE JOB/WORK — permit issued, no sign-off on record. FILE TO LEGALIZE DONE WITHOUT PERMIT AT FRONT PERMIT AT FRONT FACADE AS PER PLANS SUBMITTED TO ADDRESS EXISTING ECB VIOLATION # 34807381L. NO CHANGE IN EGRESS, USE OR OCCUPANCY UNDER THIS APPLICATION | ic3t-wcy2 |
| 2010-03-04 | n/a (ISSUED (initial)) | BIS work permit for job 320118617: Alteration / Other / general construction. Issued 2010-03-04, expires 2011-02-21. | ipu4-2q9a |

## Open violations (DOB, ECB, HPD)

status "open" = DOB violation category is ACTIVE, ECB violation status is ACTIVE, or HPD violation status is Open.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-01-31 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2003-03-19 | open (V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE) | DOB violation (LL6291-LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS BOILER REQUIRED). Active — not recorded as resolved or dismissed. | 3h2n-5cm9 |
| 2026-05-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2025-06-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2024-04-10 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2104 ADM CODE POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER SIGN ON WALL OF ENTRANCE STORY SHOWING THE REGISTRATION NUMBER ASSIGNED BY THE DEPARTMENT AND THE ADDRESS OF THE BUILDING. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 329, M/D LAW AND DEPT. RULES AND REGS. PROVIDE A COMPLETED CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION VISITS IN A PROPER FRAME AT OR NEAR MAILBOXES, BOTTOM EDGE OF FRAME BETWEEN 48-62 INCHES ABOVE FLOOR AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class C violation (Class C): § 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 26-1103 ADMIN. CODE: POST AND MAINTAIN A PROPER NOTICE ON WALL OF THE ENTRANCE STORY IN ENGLISH AND SPANISH ON THE AVAILABILITY OF THE AGENCYS HOUSING INFORMATION GUIDE. A SAMPLE NOTICE CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.NYC.GOV/HPD. AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2045 ADM CODE POST A PROPER NOTICE OF SMOKE DETECTOR REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, AT OR NEAR THE MAIL BOX AT PUBLIC HALL. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-05-24 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): § 27-2046.1 HMC: POST A PROPER NOTICE OF CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE REQUIREMENTS, IN A FORM APPROVED BY THE COMMISSIONER, IN A COMMON AREA OF A CLASS A MULTIPLE DWELLING NEAR INSPECTION CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE NOTICE TO TENANTS IN A PRIVATE DWELLING.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-23 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-08 | open (Violation Will Be Reinspected) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3L: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM EAST AT SOUTH WALL IN THE…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-08 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3L: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPROX . 50 SQ. FT. CEILING, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-08 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: § 27-2026 ADM CODE REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS AT BATHTUB IN THE BATHROOM LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-08 | open (Defect Letter Issued) | HPD class C violation (Class C) in apt 3L: § 27-2056.6 ADM CODE - CORRECT THE LEAD-BASED PAINT HAZARD - PAINT THAT TESTED POSITIVE FOR LEAD CONTENT AND THAT IS PEELING OR ON A DETERIORATED SUBSURFACE - USING WORK PRACTICES SET FORTH IN 28 RCNY §11-06(B)(2) 1st DOOR FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-03-08 | open (First No Access To Re- Inspect Violation) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: § 27-2017.3 HMC: TRACE AND REPAIR THE SOURCE AND ABATE THE VISIBLE MOLD CONDITION... APPX.25 SQ. FT. NORTH WALL, 1st WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL, 2nd WINDOW FRAME FROM WEST AT NORTH WALL IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM…. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-02-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKING DEVICE AT FENCE IRON GATE , ADJACENT TO BILCO DOOR, BUILDING FRONT YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2023-02-28 | open (Not Complied With) | HPD class B violation (Class B): § 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE REMOVE THE ILLEGAL FASTENING LOCKING DEVICE AT, BILCO DOOR , BUILDING FRONT YARD. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2022-02-25 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2021-04-09 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class A violation (Class A): (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.. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-12-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: SECTION 27-2045 ADM CODE REPAIR OR REPLACE THE SMOKE DETECTOR MISSING IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2010-12-13 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3R: SECTION 27-2046.1, 2046.2 HMC: PROVIDE AN APPROVED AND OPERATIONAL CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTING DEVICE, INSTALLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAW AND RULES. IN THE ENTIRE APARTMENT LOCATED AT APT 3R, 3rd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM NORTH AT EAST. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Sent Out) | HPD class B violation (Class B) in apt 3L: SECTION 27-2005, 2007 ADM CODE FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR UNLAWFUL GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE OR PROVIDE APPROVED TYPE GATE ,REMOVE PADLOCKED GATE, IN THE KITCHEN LOCATED AT APT 3L, 3rd STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |
| 2009-08-04 | open (Nov Certified Late) | HPD class C violation (Class C): SECTION 27-2033 ADM CODE POST NOTICE, IN FORM APPROVED BY THE DEPARTMENT, STATING THE NAME AND LOCATION OF THE PERSON DESIGNATED BY THE OWNER TO HAVE KEY TO BUILDINGS HEATING SYSTEM AT PUBLIC HALL, 1st STORY. Open — not recorded as corrected. | wvxf-dwi5 |

## OATH tickets with unpaid balance or pending

status "open" = balance due > $0 after a decision (cases awaiting a hearing are "pending"). default=true means the respondent did not appear.

No records found.

## Complaints (HPD since 2019, 311 last 12 months)

Complaints are reports, not violations. status mirrors the published complaint / request status.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Door/Window – Window Pane; Unsanitary Condition – Mold; Plumbing – Basin/Sink; Plumbing – Bathtub/Shower. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. Violations were previously issued for these conditions. Information about specific violations is available a… | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-12-01 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt 3L): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development inspected the following conditions. No violations were issued. The complaint has been closed. | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-11-19 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. More than one complaint was received for this building-wide condition. This complaint status is for the initial complaint.The Department of Housing Preservation and Development contacted a tenant in … | ygpa-z7cr |
| 2020-11-17 | closed (CLOSE) | HPD complaint (apt BLDG): Heat/Hot Water – Entire Building. The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to your apartment or others in the building to inspect for a lack of heat or hot water. The complaint has been close… | ygpa-z7cr |

## Owners & contacts

Owner of record comes from city tax records (PLUTO) and can lag behind recent sales.

| Date | Status | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-24 | current | City tax records (PLUTO) list the owner as LIMBANO ESCOBAR. | 64uk-42ks |
| 1999-08-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1999-08-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 1999-08-31 | recorded | Grantee (buyer) on the most recent deed (DEED, 1999-08-31). | 636b-3b5g |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: IndividualOwner Limbano Escobar, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: SiteManager Magda Escobarbeltran. | feu5-w2e2 |
| 2026-09-16 | current_registration | HPD registration contact: Agent Magda Escobarbeltran, business city Brooklyn. | feu5-w2e2 |

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