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194 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn — Grade D | OpenStoop

194 GRANT AVENUE, Brooklyn

Building Health Grade: D (44/100)

Year Built: 1899 · Units: 2

194 Grant Avenue

D

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D

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Health Score

Higher is better. Based on 26 data sources across violations, complaints, permits, sales, and legal records.

Moderate Confidence

This building has significant issues — we recommend careful review

Multiple issues found. We recommend getting answers on open violations before committing.

194 Grant Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn with 2 residential units. It has a Grade D health score, reflecting significant maintenance and compliance concerns, driven by outstanding tax liens and unpaid water and sewer debt. Our analysis reviewed 31 records across 26 public data sources, benchmarked against similar small prewar residential buildings in NYC.

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vs Neighborhood (11208)

8,096 buildings in this zip code

4th

Better than 4% of buildings in 11208

Bottom tier

Avg score: 88

WorstBest in 11208

Alerts

Outstanding Tax Liens

The city has filed tax liens against this property for unpaid taxes or charges. This can indicate financial distress.

Water/Sewer Debt

This property has outstanding water or sewer charges, which can indicate the owner is not keeping up with building expenses.

Score Breakdown

Living ConditionsBased on housing violations — things like heat, hot water, pests, mold

No issues

Building SafetyStructural issues, fire safety, elevator problems, code violations

No issues

Complaint BurdenHow often residents call 311 or file complaints about this building

56Fair

Management QualityHow quickly the owner fixes problems and maintains the building

No issues

Financial HealthTax liens, water debt, unpaid city charges

19Critical

Legal & EnforcementCity lawsuits and legal actions against the building owner

No issues

Maintenance HistoryBoiler, facade, and routine upkeep inspection records

No issues

Violations by Year

No violations found on record

Event Activity by Category

Financial

20

Complaints

10

Inspections

1

Total: 31 events across 3 categories

Key Statistics

0

Housing Violations

City-documented problems with living conditions

0

Class C (Hazardous)

Immediately dangerous conditions requiring urgent repair

0

Building Violations

Department of Buildings code violations

5

Building Complaints→

Building-related 311 complaints (housing, safety, maintenance — excludes noise, parking, street)

Near average

0

Permits Issued

Approved construction or renovation work

1899

Built 127 years ago

Sale History

Ownership changes, mortgages, and financial transactions recorded for this property.

Dec 5, 2012

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2012000476092

Feb 8, 2011

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2011000044785

Nov 17, 2008

Satisfaction of Mortgage

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000443741

Jan 3, 2008

Deed Transfer — $630,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000002899

Jan 3, 2008

Mortgage — $567,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2008000002900

Jul 14, 2006

Assignment

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000402469

Jan 27, 2006

Mortgage — $440,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000051238

Jan 27, 2006

Deed Transfer — $300,000

Recorded

CRFN: 2006000051236

Nov 14, 1984

Assignment

Recorded

Apr 28, 1981

Assignment

Recorded

Dec 26, 1978

Assignment

Recorded

Tax Liens

Outstanding debts owed to the city. Tax liens can indicate the owner is financially struggling to maintain the property.

May 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

MEDIUM

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Mar 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Feb 1, 2025

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

May 20, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Apr 17, 2019

Water/Sewer Debt

HIGH

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

No litigation records found for this property.

Complete record of violations, complaints, permits, and other events for this building, newest first.

High Priority (7)

Tax Lien

Mar 1, 2025• 1 year ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Feb 1, 2025• 1 year ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Complaint

Jun 17, 2024• 1 year ago

CLOSE

WATER LEAK — HEAVY FLOW [EMERGENCY] (Apt B1)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: B1

Space Type: KITCHEN

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Mar 9, 2024

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jun 5, 2023• 2 years ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — DOOR [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 19, 2022

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jun 5, 2023• 2 years ago

CLOSE

DOOR/WINDOW — WINDOW FRAME [EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 19, 2022

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Tax Lien

May 20, 2019• 6 years ago

60 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 60 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Apr 17, 2019• 6 years ago

90 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 90 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Medium Priority (4)

Tax Lien

May 1, 2025• 11 months ago

10 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 10 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Tax Lien

Apr 1, 2025• 0 years ago

30 Day Notice

Water/Sewer Debt

Cycle: 30 Day Notice

Tax Class Code: 1

Building Class: B1

Water Debt Only: Yes

Complaint

Jun 5, 2023• 2 years ago

CLOSE

PAINT/PLASTER — WALL [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: BEDROOM

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 19, 2022

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Complaint

Jun 5, 2023• 2 years ago

CLOSE

FLOORING/STAIRS — FLOOR [NON EMERGENCY] (Apt 2)

Type: NON EMERGENCY

Apartment: 2

Space Type: ENTIRE APARTMENT

Unit Type: APARTMENT

Complaint Status: CLOSE

Problem Status: CLOSE

Received Date: Dec 19, 2022

Resolution: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new complaint.

Informational (4)

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2027• Today

Assessed

Tax Year 2027 Market Value: $980,000

Owner: WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Year Built: 1,899

Building Class: B1

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $58,800

Market Value: $980,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2026• 2 months ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2026 Market Value: $869,000

Owner: 194 GRANT CORP

Year Built: 1,899

Building Class: B1

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $52,140

Market Value: $869,000

Tax Record

Jan 1, 2025• 1 year ago

Assessed

Tax Year 2025 Market Value: $891,000

Owner: 194 GRANT CORP

Year Built: 1,899

Building Class: B1

Gross Area: 2,160 sqft

Units: 2

Stories: 2

Zoning: R5

Assessed Value: $53,460

Market Value: $891,000

Property Sale

Dec 5, 2012• 13 years ago

Recorded

Assignment

CRFN: 2012000476092

Other Events (5)

311 Complaint

Dec 19, 2022• 3 years ago

OPEN

WALL

Complaint Type: PAINT/PLASTER

Descriptor: WALL

Descriptor2: CHIPPED/PEELING/FLAKING

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Closed Date: Jun 5, 2023

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Dec 19, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

FLOOR

Complaint Type: FLOORING/STAIRS

Descriptor: FLOOR

Descriptor2: FLOOR COVERING TORN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Closed Date: Jun 5, 2023

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Dec 19, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

WINDOW FRAME

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: WINDOW FRAME

Descriptor2: LOOSE OR DEFECTIVE

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Closed Date: Jun 5, 2023

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Dec 19, 2022• 3 years ago

CLOSED

DOOR

Complaint Type: DOOR/WINDOW

Descriptor: DOOR

Descriptor2: BROKEN OR MISSING

Resolution Description: The Department of Housing Preservation and Development was not able to gain access to inspect the following conditions. The complaint has been closed. If the condition still exists, please file a new

Closed Date: Jun 5, 2023

Agency: Department of Housing Preservation and Development

Location Type: RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

311 Complaint

Apr 1, 2021• 4 years ago

CLOSED

Loud Music/Party

Complaint Type: Noise - Residential

Descriptor: Loud Music/Party

Resolution Description: The Police Department responded to the complaint and determined that police action was not necessary.

Closed Date: Apr 1, 2021

Agency: New York City Police Department

Location Type: Residential Building/House

Property Details

Year Built

1899

Total Units

2

Residential Units

2

Building Class

B1

Location

BBL

3041350043

Zipcode

11208

Location

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Property Owner

WILMINGTON TRUST, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION

Registered owner of 194 Grant Avenue

Owner Portfolio

26

Buildings

C

Avg Grade

This owner has a pattern of issues across their portfolio

69

Avg Health

A: 8B: 4C: 1D: 4F: 2

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