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222 Lafayette Street

Manhattan, NY 10012BBL 1-00482-0025Map

Owner of record: Chiu, Big Yuk

222 Lafayette Street is a walk-up apartment building built in 1900 in Manhattan, 10012. It has 10 residential units across 6 floors. The owner of record is Chiu, Big Yuk. HPD has recorded 9 housing violations here, most recently on December 16, 2021. 2 of the 9 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
9
DOB violations
7
ECB violations
31
HPD complaints
37

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Dec 16, 2021

Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.

Good
No unpaid ECB fines

No balance due on recent ECB violations.

Rent stabilization

No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills

Some apartments can still be regulated. Use the rent-stabilized checker or request the rent history from HCR.

Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 9

  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 9, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 9

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 9, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 9, 6th story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 16, 2021 · Apt 9

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd.

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling.

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 7

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Nov 18, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jun 4, 2008

    Vw*-violation - work w/o permit dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 27, 2001

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Dec 13, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 18, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Electric signs none

    Es-electric signs none

    Mar 28, 1990

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 31

  • Class - 2

    Observed at exp1 erected/installed 2 illuminated business signs reads (1) "lafayettes 1 stop shop" & w/protruding sign states lafayettes 1 stop shop (2) at cellar digital changing business sign w/decal states o

    Nov 12, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Boiler room door not marked. debris in boiler room. loose wires. holes in walls and gauge glass is dirty.correct violating conditions submit a certificate of correction

    Jan 24, 2022 · Penalty $310

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit.work noted:double face projecting illuminate business sign box approx 3'x2'wide10"thick hung on bracket anchored into brick bldg wall 12'high from ground level w/o permits.wording "lobster bar

    Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $4,000

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit;work noted:illuminate neon sign approx 2'x2' attached on the wall above enterance door of restaurant 9' high from groung level w/o permits.wording "cafe,bo".rem:obtain all required permits.

    Jun 2, 2016 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35147370l issued on 8/28/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.

    Oct 13, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: illuminated sign is 2 sided,approx 35ft x 2.5ft(approx 9sf)metal bordered vinyl w/inscription"lobster bar"it is supported approx 10ft above sidewalk by structural metal & approx 6ft

    Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $400

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Work w/o a permit. noted: sign,approx 5ft long x 2ft h,located at handrail to cellar,advertises cellar-massage parlor;prices & hrs of operation. it was installed w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/notice of violati

    Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $200

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. noted: cellar beingused as a massage parlor,w/4 cubicles/beds,rest room,reception area & 4 corridor leading from the back to the front stairs to lafayette stre

    Aug 28, 2015 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. noted: corroded, defunct chimney ventilator remains unused at sw corner of roof. corroded metal chimney located at rear of roof - the middle one of 3 @ rear

    Dec 23, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to terminate chimney at least 3' above highest point of construction. noted: 2 metal chimneys at rear of roof terminates less than 3ft from highest point of construction. 1 terminates approx 18" above

    Dec 23, 2009

    Resolve
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  • Class - 3

    Sec 28-116.4 sign off completed work noted the owner shall take all reasonable and necessary steps for the issuance by the dept of a letter of completion w/in one year following the expiration of the last permi

    Jul 21, 2009

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comms order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob noted ecb violations 34222977z 34618271h 34234443m 34423292r 34642145r 34527065n 34527234p 34642146z must comply w/ the issuance of a

    Jul 21, 2009

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Work without a permit hazourdous at apt 7 4th fl built partitions w/electrical to make 5 sro's in a class a apt.remedy:obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the building dept records.pircard from class a apt to illegal 5 sro at 4th fl apt# 7. remedy: discontinue illegal use occupancy forthwith

    Jun 4, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for the legally approved number of families. noted: at 6th fl apt #10 (class a) converted to 5 class "b" apts. remedy: restore to prior legal conditions.

    Apr 9, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at 6 floor apt 10 erected full height partitions to create 5 class "b" apts. remedy: obtain permit or restore to prior legal conditions.

    Apr 9, 2008

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Residence altered for the legally approved number of families. noted: class "a" apts #1,3,5,6,7,9 converted into class "b" apts: apt #1-5 sro #3-5 sro, #6-5 sro, #7-3 sro, #9-3 sro, #5-5 sro. remedy: restore to

    Apr 9, 2008 · Penalty $70,550

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o permit. work noted: at premisess erected full height partitions to create in apt #1 5 class "b" apt, in apt 3-5 class "b" apts in 5-5 class "b" apts in apt 6-5 class "b" apts in 7-3 3 class "b" apts

    Apr 9, 2008 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department records.in that apartment 2 second floor front has been converted into a palm and tarot card reading establishment

    Jun 21, 2006 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain bldg.noted defect:roof drain & leader located at rear of 222 lafayette ,missing section & remainder of leader rotted & causing rain water to enter premises know as "au coin du feu"

    Jun 15, 2006

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to correct the violating condition & file a certificate of correction w/the nyc dept of bldg for notice of vio. #34267761z, 34222977z, 94234443m,34423279m,34423292r

    Jun 12, 2006 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building noted:at rear of building (1st floor) installed leader which illegally & improperly deposit water in rear yard of 72 spring street causing ponding remedy:repair defect & dispose of

    Oct 1, 2004 · Penalty $180

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work does not conform to approved plans. non-conforming work noted: (1)at rear-erected roofed rear extension 7'x9'8h wooden construction exterior gypsum interior construction (2)hot water heater within

    Dec 29, 2003 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to post noted:work permit under application #103618104 type ii not posted.remedy:post permit

    Dec 15, 2003 · Penalty $130

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premise at time of inspection noted application under # 103618104 type 2 remedy stop all work provide plans

    Dec 15, 2003 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide at least two means of egress:noted:at 6 fl.public hallway totally obstructed by construction debris,creating a hazardous condition to tenant.remedy:provide proper means of egress remove const

    Feb 22, 2001 · Penalty $480

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by building department of records. noted cellar occupied as chinese body work and massage parior with twoemployees and one customer at time of inspection. cellar altered under

    Dec 13, 1999 · Penalty $2,000

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Altered building occupied without a valid c of o. noted: cellar alter-ed under application #102561274 approved plan dt 7/26/99 which showscellar use for storage only, now occupied as a massage business with

    Aug 25, 1999 · Penalty $350

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit work noted at cellar front commercial space created with new partitions huws ceiling new bathrms and new stairs fron sidewalk no permit obntained all work completed remedy obtain all neces

    Jun 14, 1999 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit. 10% of work done. noted: new partition walls constructed throughout apt #5 4th fl north side. old partition walls removed & ceiling removed at bath area at rear. wood studs in place.

    Feb 26, 1998

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain building exterior. remedy: make all necessary repairs.

    Jul 28, 1988 · Penalty $125

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jan 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 20, 2025 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 15, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 30, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 19, 2021 · Apt 9

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 8, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 10, 2019 · Apt UNIT1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 26, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 8, 2018 · Apt 8

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 12, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 10, 2018 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 29, 2016 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 4, 2015 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 3, 2015 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 16, 2012 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2012 · Apt 10

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 11, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 23, 2011 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2011 · Apt 10

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    May 29, 2008 · Apt 7

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 8, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 4, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 28, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Nov 20, 2007 · Apt 6

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 10, 2006 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 19, 2006 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 18, 2004 · Apt BUILD

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Illegal

    Oct 14, 2003 · Apt 3 FL

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C7)
Year built
1900
Floors
6
Residential units
10
Building area
9,140 ft²
Lot area
2,814 ft²
Zoning
M1-5/R7D
Community board
102
Council district
1
Block / lot
482 / 25
Assessed value
$1,648,800
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #134733, last renewed Jul 28, 2026.

Questions about 222 Lafayette Street

Who owns 222 Lafayette Street?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chiu, Big Yuk.

Does 222 Lafayette Street have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 9 housing violations at this property.

Is 222 Lafayette Street rent stabilized?

No rent-stabilized units appear in its 2018–2024 tax bills. Individual apartments can still be regulated, so request the rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal if unsure.

When was 222 Lafayette Street built?

City records list 1900 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 222 Lafayette Street?

It has 10 residential units and 12 units in total.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.