Brooklyn · Block 2394 · Lot 19 · 11211

256 Grand Street

3 floors · 5,000 sq ft · built 1910 · class P9 · owner of record: 256 Grand Realty, Inc.

41open violations
$0ECB/OATH penalties owed
0HPD class C (immediately hazardous)
789dto Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle)

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Compliance deadlines

RequirementDueStatus
Annual parapet observation Check
Local Law 126 · By December 31 each year
What this is

If the building has a parapet facing a street, sidewalk or other public way, a competent person (such as a mason, engineer or architect) must observe it every year and the owner keeps the report for DOB on request. Detached one- and two-family homes are exempt. Agency page

Dec 31, 2026
in 58 days
Keep the report on file (not filed with DOB)
Gas piping inspection (2028 cycle) Likely applies
Local Law 152 · During 2028
What this is

Buildings with gas piping (except one- and two-family homes) need a periodic gas piping inspection by a licensed master plumber every four years. Community district 1 is on the 2028 cycle; certification is filed with DOB after the inspection. Buildings with no gas piping file a certification instead. Agency page

Dec 31, 2028
in 789 days
Next cycle year 2028
Annual boiler inspection (3 boilers) Applies
Boiler inspection · By December 31 each year
What this is

Boilers are inspected each calendar year and the report is filed in DOB NOW: Safety within 14 days of the inspection (low-pressure boilers in residential buildings of 5 or fewer families are exempt). Latest report on record: 2026-08-06 (Accepted). Agency page

On file2026 reports accepted

Open violations

ECB / OATH (7)
IssuedViolationHearingBalance
May 3, 2011Construction CLASS - 2
FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A COFC W/THE DOB NOTED:RESPONDENT FAILED TO CORRECT THE VIOLATING CONDITIONS & FILE A COFC,PURSUANT TO 28-204.2 FOR NOV#34889512Y FOR OPERATING A PLACE OF ASSEMBLY
#34908290Z
Jun 20, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Dec 10, 2010Construction CLASS - 2
FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER:ILLUMINATION FOR EXITS DISCHARGES & PUBLIC CORRIDORS PER BC 1006.1 27-381. LIGHTS IN CORRIDOR& EXIT AT TIME OF INSPECTION. REMEDY: REPAIR/REPLACE
#34889514H
Jan 31, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
Dec 10, 2010Construction CLASS - 2
FAIL TO MAINTAIN BLDG IN CODE-COMPLIANT MANNER: USE PROB DOOR/HARDWAREAS PER BC 1008.1.8 27-371(J). DEAD BOLT LOCK ON EXIT DOOR WITH PANE BAR & SLIDE BOLT PA SPACE. REMEDY: PROVIDE LEGAL HARDWARE
#34889513X
Jan 31, 2011
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 11, 2007Public Assembly Non-Hazardous
EMERGENCY LIGHTING IS INOPERATIVE/DEFECTIVE AT CELLAR LEVEL WHERE SEATING & BATHROOMS EXIST ON P.A. #301901654.REMEDY:REPAIR/REPLACE ALL DEFECTIVE EMERGENCY LIGHTING.
#34553892X
Oct 27, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 11, 2007Public Assembly Non-Hazardous
PLACE OF ASSEMBLY EXIT SIGN DOES NOT MEET BLDG CODE STANDARDS.DEFECT:EXIT SIGNS NOT ILLUMINATED IN CELLAR & 1FL FOR PA #301901654.REMEDY:REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE ALL EXIT SIGNS.
#34553893H
Oct 27, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 11, 2007Public Assembly Non-Hazardous
OPERATION OF PLACE OF ASSEMBLY W/O A CURRENT PERMIT.P.A. #301901654 FOR 117 PEOPLE.EXPIRED ON 1/10/07.PREMISES D/B/A/ THE TRASH BAR.REMEDY:OBTAIN P.A. PERMIT.
#34553890M
Oct 27, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
May 11, 2007Construction Non-Hazardous
OCCUPANCY CONTRARY TO THE C/O NOTED:C/O #30004353P CELLAR STATES STORAGE INSTEAD ITS BEING USED FOR LOUNGE & WALKING AREA.REMEDY:DISCONTINUEILLEGAL USE OR AMEND C/O.
#34553891Y
Oct 27, 2008
IN VIOLATION
$0
DOB (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#18886
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#18885
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jun 30, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#18884
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#15632
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#15634
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Apr 25, 2023LOW PRESSURE BOILER
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2022 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
#15633
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#13055
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#13056
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 31, 2009LOW PRESSURE BOILER

#13057
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17078
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17080
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 3, 2008LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17079
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17337
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17339
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Jan 19, 2007LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#17338
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Feb 7, 2000LOCAL LAW 62/91 - BOILERS

#18255
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
Dec 12, 1995CONSTRUCTION

#01AM01
DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE
DOB NOW Safety (17)
IssuedViolationStatus
Jan 8, 2026Gas Piping - LL152 FTF-PL-PER
Cycle 2, Sub-cycle A (premises is in Community District 1)
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Jun 30, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED-FAILURE TO FILE 2020 EXTERNAL LOW PRESSURE INSPECTION
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Apr 25, 2023Boiler LBLVIO
VIOLATION ISSUED FOR FAILURE TO FILE ANNUAL BOILER 2022 INSPECTION REPORT
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Dec 31, 2009Boiler LBLVIO
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 3, 2008Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Jan 19, 2007Boiler LL6291
Active
Feb 7, 2000Boiler LL6291
Active
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