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
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 9
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.