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893 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0042Map

Owner of record: Jack Wein LLC

893 Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 5 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Jack Wein LLC. HPD has recorded 131 housing violations here, most recently on October 10, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
131
DOB violations
17
ECB violations
15
HPD complaints
380

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 10, 2026

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 · 131

  • C

    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

    Oct 10, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at floor in the private hallway located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints of visible mildew and mold around the walls at the bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door preventing entrance to fire escape in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4, wg to replace = 0, wg to repair = 0 in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 7, 2026 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water exceeding hot the max. hot water temp. 130 degrees at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 13, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items, building rear at fire escape, 3rd story

    Nov 14, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 17, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing consisting of a stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 12, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood window frame at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 12, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded air conditioner at public hall, 4th story

    Oct 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock at door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar

    Mar 24, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 22, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .. in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Mar 22, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 2nd room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective ,,,,,, in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Feb 2, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story

    Oct 8, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose drop ladder guide rods brace at stack on east exterior wall

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonary window sills 4th from south on east exterior wall at 2nd and 3rd story

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing bent drop ladder at building rear stack

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles on 4th and 2nd story balconies at stack on east exterior wall

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal treads 2nd and 3rd from bottom up between 2nd and 3rd story balconies at building rear stack

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint the fire escape at building rear

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles on 4th and 3rd story balconies , building rear stack

    Apr 3, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of leaking air valve at radiator in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 3rd story

    Mar 27, 2019

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window frame at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door in the entrance located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 27, 2019 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 17

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Jun 29, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 18, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 4, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Work without permit; remedy; restore to prior legal condition

    Feb 11, 2011

    Vw-violation work without permit - active
  • Construction other optional

    Immediatelly make safe,provide temporary shoring to support parapit wa ll,board site to make safe

    Jul 8, 2010

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 3, 2008

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
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  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 10, 1997

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1994

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 15

  • Class - 2

    There are two boiler room access information signs visible thru the buildings front door both are blank; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction

    Oct 25, 2019 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner. noted in entry foyer of bldg section of ceiling approx 3'x3' has detached leaning hole exposing bathroom plumbing above. remedy: repair &/or replace.

    Oct 3, 2014 · Penalty $250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts. failure to comply w/an order of the commissioner. respondent failed to correct the conditions cited in nov #348613669x. for convert garage into retail store. remedy: comply w/commissioner's order

    Jun 22, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34861369x rem: comply w/ comms order

    Apr 8, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B101/50a/50b/50a-no work permit filed with dob for the replacement boiler/50b-work w/o a permit 28-105.1

    Apr 4, 2011 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    B254/19b/32a/16/36/50a/50b/50c/50d/50a-replace back flow preventer with 000 watts/50b-no clean out on chimney base/50c-recommend spill switch on boiler draft hood for c.o./50d-remove vent pipes from fresh air i

    Apr 4, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Illegal use in a residential district.residential district is r5.@ time of inspec, premises is occupied as an appliance repair & sales shop use group 6 & 8 permissible in commercial district c1,c2,& over.use gr

    Mar 8, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ comm order to file a cert of correction w/ the dob resp filed to correct violating conditions and file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-204.2 for nov#348671370n rem: file a cert of corr

    Feb 25, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ an order of comms respondent failed to correct violating conditions cited in the prior nov#34861369x rem: comply w/ comms order

    Feb 25, 2011

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.@ 1st flr,flr deflecting downward inadequate support @ cellar level causing deflection.rem:immediately make safe/make repairs as required/maintain bldg

    Feb 24, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
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  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping per bc 712.3 27-345 @ cellar level.numerous large sections of fire stopping missing in the boiler room.3 is a large section of ceiling missing

    Feb 11, 2011 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy.@ cellar level 2rooms created & occupied by 2 males.bed,tv,ac,stove & refrigerator in the rooms.only 1 means of egress w/ no ventilation or natural li

    Feb 11, 2011 · Penalty $3,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit work noted at 2car garage converted 2car garage into repair shop for appliances erected partitions installed store front drop ceiling installed water & waste lines for a 2pc bath toilet sink &

    Jul 8, 2010

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to dob records dob records indicate premises to be a multiple dwelling 2car garage cellar boiler storage now 2car garage converted into an appliance repair shop & cellar converted into 2sros

    Jul 8, 2010 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall defect is cracked loose and defective cement stucco on north side of building between 4 fl and roof note cement stucco has already collapsed remedy provide sidewalk

    Sep 13, 1988 · Penalty $625

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Power outage

    Oct 8, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 18, 2026 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 16, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 11, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 30, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 5, 2025 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Aug 21, 2025 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Aug 22, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jul 11, 2024 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 11, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 20, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 15, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 13, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 9, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 3, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 29, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 28, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 24, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 20, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 1, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 26, 2022 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 20, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Dec 9, 2021 · Apt 2R

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
5
Building area
6,720 ft²
Lot area
2,400 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 42
Assessed value
$775,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #305929, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.

Questions about 893 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 893 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Jack Wein LLC.

Does 893 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 131 housing violations at this property.

Is 893 Lafayette 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 893 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 893 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 5 residential units and 9 units in total.

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