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
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
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 · 131
- 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
Oct 10, 2026
Open — Nov certified on time - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 1st story
Oct 17, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of discarded air conditioner at public hall, 4th story
Oct 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at cellar
Mar 24, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mail box at public hall, 1st story
Mar 22, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - 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 minimum required 100 watts (light fixture present) at front areaway, 1st story
Oct 8, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. properly secure the loose drop ladder guide rods brace at stack on east exterior wall
Apr 3, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose hand rail at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Mar 27, 2019
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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
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.