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563 Grand Street · Brooklyn · BBL 3027790027 · generated 2026-10-20 · FREE

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Where the penalty points come from

ComponentWhat it coversPoints
Housing codeHPD violations by class, complaints, emergency repairs, litigation, vacate orders, AEP0
Structural & safetyDOB violations, ECB/OATH violations by class3
PestsBedbug filings, failed rodent inspections, rodent 311s0
DisplacementMarshal evictions executed0
GRADE B

A modest record — below the level that usually signals systemic problems. More recorded distress than 82% of 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide. The citywide median for 1-5-unit residential buildings is 0 penalty points per 10 units; this building carries 7.5. In ZIP 11211, 58% of residential buildings hold an A and 7% grade D or F. How grades work

this building
A
C

Among 699,345 1-5-unit residential buildings citywide · left is less recorded distress, right is more

Open with the city right now

No current HPD flags in the latest weekly snapshot: no open violations, no pending litigation, no active vacate orders, and not in the Alternative Enforcement Program.

Patterns

No heat or hot-water complaints in the last three years.

No bedbug-infested units reported in the last three years of filings.

$1,250 in enforcement penalties imposed (ECB/OATH) in the last three years.

What 311 hears from this address

15 service requests in the last three years. Most common: Graffiti (8) · Illegal Parking (2) · Consumer Complaint (1) · Food Establishment (1) · Real Time Enforcement (1) · Building/Use (1).

Filed construction activity

$165,919 in permitted construction work filed since 2016 (10 filings with a declared cost) — a rough measure of how actively the owner maintains the building. Permit costs cover filed construction work only — they do not capture routine maintenance or repairs done without a permit.

Rent-stabilization signals

YesBuilt before 1974 (1920)
NoSix or more residential units (4)
No421-a / J-51 tax benefit on the current tax roll

1 of 3 signals present. Only a partial profile — stabilization is possible but less likely. The definitive answer for any unit: request its rent history from NYS Homes & Community Renewal (free, at hcr.ny.gov).

What the city thinks it's worth

Tax yearCity market valueAssessed value
2025$685,000 $308,250
2026$690,000 $310,500
2027$728,000 $327,600

The city's market estimate has risen 6% between tax years 2025 and 2027.

Restaurants in this building

RestaurantCuisineGradeNotes
Bread & SpreadSandwichesNot yet graded—

Report to 311: Food poisoning · Food safety complaint

1 restaurant · 0 with mice evidence · See them on the Mice Map

1 Food Establishment complaint to 311 at this address in the last three years (most often: Rodents/Insects/Garbage) · complaints filed by the public; DOHMH investigates, outcomes aren't published.

Flood exposure

Not in the FEMA 1%-annual-chance floodplain (2015 preliminary maps).

Hurricane evacuation zone 5 of 6 — zone 1 evacuates first.

Not in the city's stormwater (cloudburst) flood maps under any modeled scenario.

No street-flooding or sewer-backup complaints on record at this address.

Sources: FEMA flood maps (coastal), NYC DEP Stormwater Flood Maps (cloudburst), NYC hurricane evacuation zones, and 311 records for this address.

Getting around

SubwayLorimer St — G L · 550 ft straight-line (about a 3-minute walk) · station accessibility: full
BusNearest boarding stop: Lorimer St / Grand St — B48 · 100 ft
Citi BikeHope St & Union Ave · 650 ft · station location as of 2026-09-23; live availability
School zones (2024–25 map)Elementary: P.S. 132 The Conselyea School. Confirm with the DOE's school search.

Distances are straight-line, not walking routes. Transit locations from the MTA and Citi Bike, bike facilities from NYC DOT, school zones from the DOE's 2024–25 maps.

Report a problem to 311

563 Grand Street

Heat or hot waterHeat or hot water
Apartment maintenanceApartment maintenance
Bed bugsBed bugs
Residential pestsResidential pests
Rats or miceRats or mice
Food poisoningFood poisoning
Food safety complaintFood safety complaint
Anything elseAnything else

15 311 service requests from this address in the last three years.

311 will ask for the address, the apartment if the problem is inside, and what's wrong. Contact details are optional for most complaints; food-poisoning reports can be anonymous. Complaints appear in the city's public 311 data, usually within a day or two, and then in the Live from 311 box on this page.

Sales, deeds & mortgages

Most recent mortgage recorded against this lot: $82,500 on 1982-10-21 (lender: Eltman, Samuel and Honigman, Israel). Face amount at recording — it may have since been paid down, refinanced or satisfied. View the recorded document.

DateRecordAmountPer res. unit
1982-10-21Mortgage $82,500 — from CHERN, TONG SENG; CHERN, SHING SHING to ELTMAN, SAMUEL; HONIGMAN, ISRAEL $82,500

Ten-year activity

100500
2017
2018
2019
51
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025
2026
ConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systems
Show as table
YearConstructionEnforcementHousing & tenantsOwnership & moneyHealth & systemsTotal
20172434013
2018101130024
201931190124
202007440051
20210460010
202201210022
2023135009
20242350010
2025015006
2026024028
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The last 12 months — 9 records

DateRecord
2026-06-19311: Sidewalk Condition — Dumpster - Construction Waste
2026-03-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-03-02Restaurant inspection: BREAD & SPREAD — grade N
2026-02-25Restaurant inspection: BREAD & SPREAD
2026-02-25311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2026-02-25DOB complaint, category ?
2026-01-27311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2026-01-27DOB complaint, category ?
2025-10-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti

The full timeline

2026
2026-06-19311: Sidewalk Condition — Dumpster - Construction Waste
2026-03-27311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Hydrant
2026-03-02Restaurant inspection: BREAD & SPREAD — grade N
2026-02-25Restaurant inspection: BREAD & SPREAD
2026-02-25311: Building/Use — Illegal Conversion Of Residential Building/Space
2026-02-25DOB complaint, category ?
2026-01-27311: Real Time Enforcement — Work Without A Permit - Occupied Multiple Dwelling
2026-01-27DOB complaint, category ?
2025
2025-10-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-09-15311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-07-22FDNY inspection (RISK)
2025-07-10311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-05-12311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2025-04-30311: Food Establishment — Rodents/Insects/Garbage
2024
2024-12-31DOB complaint, category ?
2024-12-31ECB CLASS - 2 violation: RETURNING SPACE BACK TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY LAYOUT . OBSERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION ACTIVE SITE CP PRESENT UPON INSPECTION WA$1,250
2024-12-03Permit Mechanical Systems — Signed-off
2024-12-03Permit General Construction — Signed-off
2024-11-09311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-10-12311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2024-07-15311: Consumer Complaint — E-Cigarette Sales
2024-04-06311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2024-03-20FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2024-02-22311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023
2023-12-11FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2023-11-29FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2023-11-24311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2023-05-31311: Homeless Person Assistance
2023-05-27311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2023-04-03FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2023-03-30Job filed: RETURNING SPACE BACK TO CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY LAYOUT AND DESIGNATION INCLUDING HVAC WORK, SEE PLANS FOR FULL SCOPE OF WORK.$65,000
2023-03-24311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2023-03-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022
2022-12-30311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2022-11-14FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2022-10-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-10-30311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-10-23311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-10-07311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-09-23311: Noise - Street/Sidewalk — Loud Music/Party
2022-09-23311: Noise - Commercial — Loud Music/Party
2022-09-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2022-09-11311: Encampment — N/A
2022-09-08311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-09-06311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-08-30311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-30311: Encampment — N/A
2022-08-29311: Dirty Condition — Trash
2022-08-29311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-08-26311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-08-25311: Food Establishment — Odor
2022-08-21311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-08-20311: Outdoor Dining — Site Setup Condition
2022-07-28311: Water System — Hydrant Defective (WC2)
2022-02-01311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2021
2021-10-28311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2021-07-23311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Sidewalk
2021-07-23311: Dirty Conditions — E3 Dirty Sidewalk
2021-07-23311: Outdoor Dining — Barrier Condition
2021-07-13FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2021-06-24DOB complaint, category ?
2021-06-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDG RESPODENT FAILED TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION$3,125
2021-06-24ECB CLASS - 2 violation: FAILURE TO COMPLY W/THE COMM'S ORDER TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION W/THE DEPT OF BLDG RESPODENT FAILED TO FILE A CERT OF CORRECTION$3,125
2021-04-06311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2021-02-27311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020
2020-12-30311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not in compliance
2020-09-11311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-07-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-07-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-07-24311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-06-19311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2020-06-19311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-06-19DOB complaint, category ?
2020-06-18311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-17311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-17311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-16311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-16311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-15311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-06-15311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-15311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-14311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-14311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-14311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-13311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-12311: General Construction/Plumbing — Building Permit - None
2020-06-12311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-12311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-12311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-12DOB complaint, category ?
2020-06-12DOB complaint, category ?
2020-06-11311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-11311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-11ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AC 28-201.4 EO NO.163 UNLAW FULL ACT: VIOLATION OF EMERGENCY EXECUTIVEORDER NO LOS NON-ESSENTIAL STORES TO BE CLOSED. 2THE TIME OF$5,000
2020-06-10311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-10311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-10DOB complaint, category ?
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-09ECB CLASS - 2 violation: AC 28-201.1 EC NO.103 FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH EXECUTIVE ORDER 103 NOTED: @TIME OF INSPECTION, I OBSERVED OPERATION OF BUISNESS OR E$3,125
2020-06-08311: NonCompliance with Phased Reopening — Business not allowed to be open
2020-06-08311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-06-04311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-05-22311: Non-Emergency Police Matter — Social Distancing
2020-04-26311: Street Condition — Pothole
2020-01-29311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-01-27FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2020-01-19311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2020-01-19311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2020-01-17311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019
2019-12-15311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-12-15311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-12-15311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-12-03FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-11-23311: Sidewalk Condition — Blocked - ATM
2019-11-04FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-10-07FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-09-16311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-09-04FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-08-22Permit EW — ISSUED
2019-08-21311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-08-21Job filed: LEGALIZATION OF SPACE IN RESPONSE TO FDNY VIOLATIONS FOR EXISTING SPACE AT 2ND FLOOR. NO CHANGE IN USE, OCCUPANCY, OR EGRESS PROPOSED WITH THIS APPLI$3,000
2019-07-18311: For Hire Vehicle Complaint — Driver Complaint - Non Passenger
2019-07-18311: Illegal Parking — Blocked Bike Lane
2019-06-26FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-05-28FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-05-14FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-05-07FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-04-30FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-04-22Rodent inspection: Passed
2019-04-22FDNY inspection (VACATE_SURV)
2019-04-17FDNY vacate: Dismissal
2019-01-08Permit AL — ISSUED
2019-01-02311: Derelict Vehicles — Derelict Vehicles
2018
2018-11-30311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2018-11-30311: Other Enforcement — E14 ASP/Restricted Parking
2018-11-28Job filed: ERECT NEW AWNING WITH COPY, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS, AND OCCUPANCY.$5,825
2018-11-27311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2018-11-24311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2018-11-21311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2018-11-21311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2018-11-19311: Derelict Vehicle — With License Plate
2018-11-14DOB complaint, category ?
2018-10-23311: Illegal Parking — Posted Parking Sign Violation
2018-07-30311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2018-07-30311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2018-06-12Job filed: GENERAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY WITH THIS APPLICATION.$35,000
2018-06-12Job filed: GENERAL INTERIOR RENOVATIONS OF COMMERCIAL SPACE ON THE SECOND FLOOR. ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING WORK. CHANGE IN USE AND OCCUPANCY WITH THIS APPLICATION.$35,000
2018-05-21311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2018-05-12311: Street Condition — Pothole
2018-04-12Permit EW — ISSUED
2018-02-21311: Homeless Person Assistance
2018-02-16Permit Sign — Permit Issued
2018-02-14Permit Sign — Permit Issued
2018-02-13Permit Sign — Signed-off
2018-01-22Job filed: INSTALL ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL (METROPCS)$4,797
2018-01-22Job filed: INSTALL ILLUMINATED SIGN ON WALL (METROPCS)$4,797
2018-01-18Job filed: ILLUMINATED NON ADVERTISING ACCESSORY WALL SIGN. NO CHANGE TO USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$2,500
2017
2017-10-18Job filed: FILING FOR A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE ELECTRIC. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$5,000
2017-10-18Job filed: FILING FOR A FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM. THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ARE ELECTRIC. THERE IS NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY.$5,000
2017-09-29ECB CLASS - 2 violation: WORK W/O A PERMIT. WORK NOTED: FRONT FACADE 1ST FL ERECTED BUSINESS ACCESSORY AWNING"MEDICAL GROUP"APPROX 3'HX20'W(S/S)& 30'W(E/S)
2017-09-25ECB CLASS - 3 violation: WORK W/O PERMIT.NOTED:AWNING INSTALLED APPROX 30'X 4'.REM:OBTAIN ALL REQD PERMITS.$100
2017-09-07311: Special Projects Inspection Team (SPIT) — Sign/Awning/Marquee - Illegal/No Permit
2017-09-07DOB complaint, category ?
2017-08-25DOB complaint, category ?
2017-06-02CORRD — from CHERN, SHING-SHING; CHERN, TONG SENG; CHERN, TONG-SENG; CHERN, TONG S.; CHERN, SHING SHING to 563 GRAND STREET, LLC
2017-05-13311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2017-04-26Deed transfer (nominal price)
2017-04-22311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2017-03-17Deed — from CHERN , TONG S.; CHERN , TONG SENG; CHERN, SHING SHING to 563 GRAND STREET, LLC
2017-03-02Deed transfer (nominal price)
2016
2016-10-08311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2016-07-09311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2016-04-27311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2016-04-25311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2016-04-19311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2016-04-19311: Hazardous Materials — Chemical Odor (HD1)
2015
2015-12-08311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2015-09-23311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2015-09-21311: Indoor Air Quality — Ventilation
2015-09-15311: Air Quality — Air: Smoke, Chimney or vent (AS1)
2015-09-10311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2015-09-07311: Sidewalk Condition — Broken Sidewalk
2015-08-23311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2015-05-13Permit EW — ISSUED
2015-02-04311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2014
2014-12-03Job filed: INSTALL NEW MECHANICAL EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE ELECTRICAL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN COMMERCIAL KITCHEN. INSTALL NEW CONDENSING UNITS ON THE ROOF. NO CHANGE IN U$25,000
2014-12-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-12-03Permit EW — ISSUED
2014-11-28311: Graffiti — Graffiti
2014-10-15Job filed: INSTALLATION OF FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM ON THE FIRST FLOOR, NO CHANGE IN USE, EGRESS OR OCCUPANCY PROPOSED UNDER THIS APPLICATION.$3,000
2014-10-02311: General Construction/Plumbing — Vent/Exhaust - Illegal/Improper
2014-10-02DOB complaint, category ?
2014-09-27311: Air Quality — Air: Odor/Fumes, Restaurant (AD2)
2013
2013-07-18311: Sanitation Condition — 15 Street Cond/Dump-Out/Drop-Off
2010
2010-12-29311: Snow — E9 Snow / Icy Sidewalk
2010-05-17311: Graffiti — Graffiti
1999
1999-08-20ECB Non-Hazardous violation: INSTALLATION OF MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT 1ST OBTAIN AN EQUIPMENT WORK PERMIT. EQUIPMENT USE PERMIT: CARRIER WEATHMAKER A/C U$400
1999-07-20DOB complaint, category ?
1998
1998-03-06Permit PL — ISSUED
1998-03-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1998-03-03Permit EW — ISSUED
1994
1994-11-18Permit EW — ISSUED
1994-08-18DOB violation C:
1988
1988-04-14Mortgage satisfied — from CHERNG, SHING SHING; CHERN, TONG SENG to HONIGMAN, ISRAEL; ELTMAN, SAMUEL
1982
1982-10-21Deed — from ELTMAN, SAMUEL; HONIGMAN, ISRAEL to CHERN, SHING SHING; CHERN, TONG SENG
1982-10-21Mortgage $82,500 — from CHERN, TONG SENG; CHERN, SHING SHING to ELTMAN, SAMUEL; HONIGMAN, ISRAEL$82,500
1966
1966-01-14Deed — from ELTMAN SAMUEL; HONIGMAN ISRAEL; ALTMAN GARY to HONIGMAN ISRAEL; ELTMAN SAMUEL

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