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161 GRAHAM AVENUE

Brooklyn, NY, 11206

161 GRAHAM AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11206 is a 7-unit rental building in Williamsburg, NYC. See every violation, 311 complaint, tenant review, and the LucidIQ score — before you sign a lease.

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161 GRAHAM
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  1. Rental intelligence
  2. Neighborhood risks
  3. Violations, 311, & more
  4. Tenant Reviews
  5. Amenities
  6. Landlord
  7. Location
  8. About this area
  9. History
  10. Similar buildings
  11. FAQ
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01 / 09

Rental intelligence.

01b / 09

Rent trends.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

02 / 09

Violations, 311, & more.

03 / 09

What tenants actually say.

04 / 09

Building amenities.

05 / 09

The landlord.

06 / 09

Location & daily life.

07 / 10

About this area.

Williamsburg · 11206
Neighborhood overview
Williamsburg→
Vibe · top buildings · landlords · schools · transit
Crime in 11206
See full breakdown→
Incident type · 6-month trend · vs. New York City average
Rent trends in Williamsburg
Median rent & comparables→
1BR & 2BR averages · month-over-month · current listings
Nearby neighborhoods to explore
Fort Greene· 0.47 miWilliamsburg· 1.01 miCarroll Gardens· 1.26 miProspect Heights· 1.28 miBedford-Stuyvesant· 1.36 mi
07 / 09

History of the building.

10 / 10

Frequently asked questions.

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NYC-specific insights.

Rent stabilization and seismic safety

Rent stabilizationProtected

DHCR registration & tenant protections

Yes
rent stabilized
4
stabilized units
2024
since
Stabilized units have annual rent-increase caps set by the Rent Guidelines Board and lease-renewal rights.
08 / 09

Similar buildings nearby.

161 GRAHAM AVENUE — Rent Intelligence for Williamsburg, NYC

Williamsburg · Brooklyn, NY, 11206
Built 19204 floors7 unitsBBL 3030520025
Current rent range
$2,900 – $2,900 / mo
1 bedroom band tracked · sampled from recent listings · rent stabilized
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Verified reviews1GOwned by120 GERRY STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUN D CORP.11 bldgs
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Rent fairnessExcellent
Livability—
LandlordGood
ProtectionsVery strong
HPD violations3last 7 years · class A, B, C
Evictions filed0last 7 years
Tenant reviews0no reviews yet
Rent-stab units7DHCR records
Building age106 ybuilt 1920
311 complaints2last 7 years
01 / 10

Rental intelligence.

Neighborhood Median Rent

Brooklyn · February 2026

1 BR
$2,900/mo
1 listing
This building is rent stabilized — actual rents typically trade below neighborhood medians.

Seasonal Pattern

Best & worst months to sign a lease

Cheapest
November
Most expensive
June
JFMAMJJASOND

Potential savings: ~8% by timing your move to November.

Units Historic Rent 2 listings

2 Bed$3,1002 listings
3 Bed$3,4001 listing
Based on listing data at this building.

Neighborhood Rent Range Brooklyn

1 Bed1 listing
$3,500
$3,500
$3.3k$3.5k$3.8k
Range (P25 – P75)MedianBased on recent listings in Brooklyn
01b / 09

Rent trends.

Williamsburg
Quarterly market rent, 2014–2026 (latest = Q1 2026 forecast)
Asking rent
$4,633
current quarter
Effective rent
—
per bedroom only
YoY change
2.3%
asking, vs 1 yr ago
10-year change
21%
asking, since ~'16

Asking rent per bedroom type — switch tabs to see each with effective (concession-net) rent.

02 / 10

Neighborhood risks.

within 0.75 mi
174 nearby
within 0.75 mi
Public-safety
28
shelters, methadone, halfway, sex offenders
24/7 Noise
62
sirens, construction, schools, rail, avenue traffic
Environmental
84
brownfields, industrial zones, sanitation
Block-level
0
311 noise, rats, bedbug history
Sources: NYC DHS · DOB · 311 · DSNY · FDNY · NYS DCJS · NYS DECSee full report
02 / 10

Violations, 311, & more.

hpd · dob · 311 · acris
last 7 years

Violation & Complaint Trends

Monthly counts over the last 7 years · all data sources

Worsening
111002020202120222023202420252026
HPD Violations 3311 Complaints 2DOB Filings 5Evictions 0

HPDTop Violations

3 total
  • Window/Guard
    1
  • Pest Infestation
    1

311Top Complaints

2 total
  • HEAT/HOT WATER
    1
  • Request Large Bulky Item Collection
    1
  • Noise - Commercial
    1

DOBTop Filings

5 total
  • DOB Violations
    5

EvictionsEvictions

0 filed
  • Evictions filed
    0

Violations by Unit

(2 units)
UnitViolationsOpenLast Inspected

Recent records

Last 7 years
  • Class BNOV SENT OUTMar 19, 2026

    § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BLOCKING FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st ROOM FROM EAST LOCATED AT APT 2B, 2nd STORY, 1st APARTMENT FROM SOUTH AT WEST

  • Class AVIOLATION DISMISSEDJun 9, 2025

    (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.

  • Class IVIOLATION DISMISSEDNov 25, 2024

    §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITED FROM CERTIFYING VIOLATIONS, AND DENIED THE RIGHT TO RECOVER POSSESSION OF PREMISES FOR NONPAYMENT OF RENT UNTIL A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT IS FILED.

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What tenants actually say.

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04 / 10

Building amenities.

Building Amenities

1 amenity
OTHER
  • Rent Stabilized
Based on listing data & verified tenant reports.
05 / 10

The landlord.

120 GERRY STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUN D CORP.

Portfolio of 11 buildingsDIRECTOR: FRANK LANGMail: 2 KINGSLAND AVENUE, Brooklyn, NY, 11211

Portfolio-level grade reflects the landlord's buildings across NYC, weighted by unit count. Individual building grades may differ.

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Portfolio Grade
B+7.4
Averaged across 11 buildings
11
buildings
3.7
avg score / 5
B+
portfolio grade
6
nearby owned

Their Other Buildings

Top 5 by score · of 11 total

See all 11 →
  • A2997 3 AVENUEBronx10.0 / 10
  • A-345 LORIMER STREETBrooklyn8.6 / 10
  • B+1134 MANHATTAN AVENUEBrooklyn7.8 / 10
  • B-110 MESEROLE STREETBrooklyn6.2 / 10
  • C-18 MORGAN AVENUEBrooklyn4.2 / 10

Ownership timeline · this building

ACRIS deeds and regulatory filings

  1. 1920Building constructed7 units · 4 floors
  2. now120 GERRY STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUN D CORP.Owner of record per HPD registration · manages 11 buildings · registration active through 2026-09-01.
06 / 10

Location & daily life.

161 GRAHAM AVENUE · Brooklyn · 40.708° N, -73.944° W
44
Walk
20
Transit
37
Bike
Estimated from nearby transit & amenity data
4 bus stops nearby8 min
7 schools nearby2 min
The neighborhood

Williamsburg

South Williamsburg is a neighborhood of contrasts — the Hasidic Jewish community's established blocks sit alongside newly arrived artists and young professionals. Broadway cuts through with discount shops and Dominican restaurants, while side streets reveal hidden cafes and galleries.

5,134buildings tracked4.3avg LucidIQ$3,500median 1BR
89,949population$52kmedian income89%renters
DiverseEvolvingAffordable (relatively)GrittyCultural Mix
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08 / 10

History of the building.

construction · ownership · permits
192019301940195019601970198019902000201020202030
1920
Building constructed
7 units · 4 floors · class S5
2024
Rent stabilization on file
4 stabilized units registered.
now
Current owner: 120 GERRY STREET HOUSING DEVELOPMENT FUN D CORP.
Portfolio includes 11 buildings.

Recent Activity

6 events
  • HPDMEDIUMMar 19, 2026

    HPD Class B Violation — § 27-2005 ADM CODE & 309 M/D LAW ABATE THE NUISANCE CONSISTING OF HOUSEHOLD ITEMS BLOCKING FIRE ESCAPE WINDOW IN THE 1st

  • HPDLOWJun 9, 2025

    HPD Class A Violation — (A) § HMC:FILE ANNUAL BEDBUG REPORT IN ACCORDANCE WITH HPD RULE AS DESCRIBED ON THE BACK OF THIS NOTICE OF VIOLATION OR

  • HPDHIGHNov 25, 2024

    HPD Class I Violation — §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-20

  • 311MEDIUMApr 23, 2023

    Noise - Commercial — Car/Truck Music

  • 311MEDIUMMay 11, 2020

    Request Large Bulky Item Collection

  • 311MEDIUMMar 16, 2020

    HEAT/HOT WATER — ENTIRE BUILDING

Rent Comparison

— Rents relative to area median
  • Studio
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $3,214
  • 1 Bed
    This building: $2,900 – $2,900
    17% belowArea: $3,500
  • 2 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $4,250
  • 3 Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $4,400
  • 4+ Bed
    This building: — – —
    —Area: $5,348
Compared to median rents in 11206

Review Summary

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Neighborhood Vibe

South Williamsburg is a neighborhood of contrasts — the Hasidic Jewish community's established blocks sit alongside newly arrived artists and young professionals. Broadway cuts through with discount shops and Dominican restaurants, while side streets reveal hidden cafes and galleries.

DiverseEvolvingAffordable (relatively)GrittyCultural Mix

Energy Score

No energy benchmarking on file.

Walkability & Transit

20
Limited transitTransit score · 4 nearby stops
Nearest TransitBus · 8 min walk
Nearby Stops4
Bus
Estimated from nearby transit stop data

Nearby Transit

BUS
  • GRAHAM AV/COOK STB43
    0.4 mi8 min
  • BROADWAY/THORNTON STB46
    0.4 mi8 min
  • FLUSHING AV/HUMBOLDT STB57
    0.5 mi9 min
  • THORNTON ST/THROOP AVB43
    0.5 mi10 min

Nearby Schools & Colleges

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • P.s. 250 George H. LindsayElementary
    0.1 mi2 min
  • Lyons Community SchoolSecondary
    0.2 mi3 min
  • The Williamsburg High School Of Art And TechnologyHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
  • Brooklyn Latin School, TheHigh School
    0.2 mi3 min
CHARTER SCHOOLS
  • Brownsville Collegiate Charter SchoolMiddle School
    0.0 mi1 min
  • Williamsburg Charter High SchoolHigh School
    0.5 mi10 min
  • Beginning With Children Charter School 2Charter
    0.6 mi11 min
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
  • Uta 110Elementary
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Talmud Torah Of KashoElementary
    0.4 mi9 min
  • Bnos ChayilElementary
    0.5 mi9 min

At a glance

Year built1920
Floors4
Total units7
Rent-stab units7
ClassS5
BBL3030520025

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