265 Grafton Street
265 Grafton Street in Brownsville, Brooklyn, has 13 open HPD violations, 1 of them class C, and its rent-stabilization status could not be verified, as of Oct 26, 2026. StreetSpy grade: D (60/100).
One & two family · 1 units · Built 1925
StreetSpy grade: D (Poor, 60/100)
- 1 immediately hazardous violation open (the class that covers no heat, pests, lead paint and similar).
- No housing complaints to 311 in the last 12 months.
- Repairs: High (13 open, 1 class C), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Heat and hot water: No complaints, 12 mo, records as of Oct 25, 2026
- Pests: Clear (No bedbug filing, 3 yr), records as of Oct 28, 2026
- Safety: Clear (No open DOB violations), records as of Oct 26, 2026
- Registration: Not on file, records as of Oct 28, 2026
Housing code violations (HPD)
13 open violations: 1 class C (immediately hazardous), 9 class B, 3 class A. 0 issued in the last 12 months. 13 on record. Oldest open violation issued 2008-06-12. Newest violation issued 2008-06-12. No new HPD violation has been issued here since 2008. Most of the open count is older violations that were never closed.
HPD recorded no violation closed here in the last 12 months.
- Class C: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF DOUBLE CYLINDER KEY OPERATED LOCK INSTALLED TO METAL GATE AT ENTRANCE DOOR TO BUILDING., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960252
- Class B: Electrical defect (hallway). SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF EXPOSED ELECTRIC WIRES AT NEWELL POST, 1ST STORY PUBLIC HALL STAIRS., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960247
- Class B: Door, lock or intercom defect (entrance). SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE WOOD SADDLE AT ENTRANCE DOOR 1ST STORY APT. TO REAR YARD., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960249
- Class B: Leak or water damage, kitchen. SECTION 27-2026 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE LEAKY AND/OR DEFECTIVE FAUCETS KITCHEN SINK 2ND STORY APT. 2., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960254
- Class B: Roaches. SECTION 27-2018 ADMIN. CODE: ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF VERMIN MICE & ROACHES 2ND STORY APT. 2., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960256
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, bathroom. SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPLACE WITH NEW THE MISSING WALL TILES BATHROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960258
- Class B: Damaged plaster or paint, foyer. SECTION 27-2005 ADMIN. CODE: REPAIR THE BROKEN OR DEFECTIVE PLASTERED SURFACES AND PAINT IN UNIFORM COLOR CEILING FOYER & EAST ROOM, 2ND STORY APT. 2., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960260
- Class B: Fire escape defect. SECTION 27-2005,2007 ADMIN. CODE: FIRE EGRESS DEFECTIVE. REMOVE OBSTRUCTING BARS OR GATES FROM WINDOW TO FIRE ESCAPE 2ND STORY APT. 2., issued 2008-06-12. HPD violation 4960262
311 housing complaints
0 in the last 12 months, 0 in 5 years.
Bedbugs
No bedbug filing on record for the last 3 years. HPD's bedbug filings are self-reported by the owner once a year; HPD does not inspect to confirm them.
- 2026: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2025: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2024: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2023: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2022: No bedbug filing on record for this year
- 2021: No bedbug filing on record for this year
Buildings department (DOB)
No open DOB violations. 0 DOB violations on record. Check on DOB BIS.
Evictions and housing court
0 executed evictions in the last 3 years (0 on record). 0 open HPD cases; 0 harassment findings.
Rent stabilization
Stabilization status could not be verified.
Owner and management
Owner: EDWARDS, KELVIN G. See the full portfolio.
Tax lot and city IDs
BBL 3035670012, HPD building ID 301893. HPD Online, ACRIS, DOB BIS.
Nearest subway
- Saratoga Av (3), 1 min walk
- Sutter Av-Rutland Rd (3), 7 min walk
- Rockaway Av (3), 9 min walk
How the grade is calculated
| Factor | On record | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Open HPD violations | 13 open (1 class C, 9 class B, 3 class A) | −40 |
| 311 housing complaints (12 mo) | None | 0 |
| Bedbug reports (3 yr) | None reported | 0 |
| Executed evictions (3 yr) | None | 0 |
| Housing litigation | No open cases | 0 |
| Open DOB violations | None | 0 |
Sources: NYC HPD Housing Maintenance Code Violations, NYC 311 Service Requests, NYC HPD Bedbug Reporting, NYC Marshal Evictions (DOI), NYC HPD Housing Litigations, NYC DOB Violations, NYC DOF tax bills (via JustFix Who Owns What portfolio API, v2), NYC Dept. of City Planning PLUTO (tax-roll owner). Methodology. Report generated 2026-10-28.