2016 Lafontaine Avenue
Bronx, NY 10457BBL 2-03068-0119Map
Owner of record: Chen, Gao
2016 Lafontaine Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Bronx, 10457. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Chen, Gao. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025.
- HPD violations
- 27
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 13
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 · 27
- ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 30, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 9, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 19, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 4, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective marble door saddle at entrance in the 2nd bathroom from east at north located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling, approximately 5 square feet in the 2nd bathroom from east at south located at apt 2fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2017 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
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- 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
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - 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. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system ... missing at public hall, 1st story
Apr 13, 2017
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Nov 28, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
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.
Oct 19, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required; light fixture present. at front areaway
Aug 11, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower sash window. in the 4th room from east located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Refit the door in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing electrical outlet cover plate at south wall in the 1st room from east at north located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from east at north, the 1st room from east at south, the 2nd room from east at south, the bathroom , the private hallway , the 4th room from east located at apt 7, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 13, 2010 · Apt 7
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 14, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35172756z issued on 03/24/16 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1;28-204.4 & 1rcny102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Jun 6, 2016
Resolve - Class - 1
Removed or defaced a written posted vacate order. rmdy: vacate immediately.
Mar 24, 2016
Resolve - Class - 2
Restore altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved # of families. noted: cellar has 3 sro & 1 means of egress vacating cellar only 3 rooms w/locks. remedy:(deemed motor)vacate immedi
Mar 18, 2016 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/out a permit noted:put partitions up to (create) 3 individual rms w/locks on doors & a 3pc bathrm & only 1 means of egress for them in cellar.rem:obtain permit or restore premise to prior legal condition
Mar 18, 2016 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #34889423m issued on 05/23/13pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.
Sep 4, 2014 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Nb occupied w/o a valid c/o. c/o #200988397t002 expd on 5.13.08. remedy: obtain a valid c/o.
May 23, 2013 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 2
Nb occupied w/ expd tco note tco 200988397t0002 exp 5/13/08 on occupied bldg remedy: obtain valid c of o
Jan 2, 2010 · Penalty $300
Resolve - Class - 1
New building or open lot occupied w/o a valid temporary/final c/o. note c/o #200988397t002 exp 5/13/08. observed: premises occupied at 2nd flr,personal furnishings observed. see prior nov #'s 34735436j,issued
Aug 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with an order from the commissioner to file a certificate of correction with the dept of buildings for nov #34759794x,issued 3/31/09 for "new building occupied w/o a temporary/final c/o.
Aug 21, 2009
Resolve - Class - 3
Illegal use in a residential district observed: driveway & front yard of premises used for storage of a silver nissan maxima & a green volk wagon station wagon,both w/o license plates. remedy: discontinue illeg
Aug 21, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve
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- Class - 2
New bldg is being occupied w/o a valid c/o. noted: temporary/final c/oexpired on 5.13.08. remedy: obtain a valid c/o.
Aug 14, 2009 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
New building occupied w/o a valid temporary/final c of o. note c/o #200988397t002. expired 5-13-09 remedy: obtain a valid c/o.
Mar 31, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
New building occupied without a temporary/final certificate of occupancy c/o number 2009883977002 expired 05-13-08 rem: obtain a valid c/o
Feb 11, 2009 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Fence exceeds permitted height of six feet.fence is approx. 8'feet hi-gh.remedy:removed fence in exceeds of six feet.
Feb 24, 1995 · Penalty $375
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Illegal use in a residential district: parking lot and storage of motor vechicles in a r7-1 district throughout lot note approx 22 vehicles present. remedy- discontinue illegal use
Dec 8, 1993 · Penalty $475
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted. having erected an 8'ft. chainlink fence throughout said lot. remedy- obtain permit or reduce fence to legal height
Dec 8, 1993 · Penalty $300
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 11, 2018 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 21, 2015 · Apt 3FLR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 17, 2015 · Apt 3FLOOR
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 2, 2015 · Apt 3FLR
Close - General
Windows
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 12, 2010 · Apt 7
Close
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- General
Windows
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - General
Doors
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt 7
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Apr 8, 2010 · Apt 7
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 2005
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,477 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,220 ft²
- Zoning
- R7-1
- Community board
- 206
- Council district
- 15
- Block / lot
- 3068 / 119
- Assessed value
- $56,040
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #225368, last renewed Aug 21, 2025.
Questions about 2016 Lafontaine Avenue
Who owns 2016 Lafontaine Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chen, Gao.
Does 2016 Lafontaine Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.
Is 2016 Lafontaine Avenue 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 2016 Lafontaine Avenue built?
City records list 2005 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 2016 Lafontaine Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.