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891 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0043Map

Owner of record: 598 Quincy St LLC

891 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 598 Quincy St LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 17 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
19
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
2
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
3 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 19

  • I

    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 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at east

    Jun 18, 2020 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • I

    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 7, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective rain leader at 2nd sty. to roof extension at rear.

    Jul 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen, basement apt.

    Jul 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom and kitchen, basement apt.

    Jul 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly secure the loose and hanging box cables and ceiling fixtures, cellar throughout.

    Jul 9, 2005

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace with new the missing bottom tread, cellar stair from 1st sty.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the drain pipe kitchen sink, basement apt.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair by closing so as to be gas tight all openings in the drain pipe bathtub, basement apt.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department cellar throughout.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing ceiling light fixture 1st sty. public hall.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly secure the loose matter out of stringer basement to 1st sty. public hall stairway.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plasterboard ceiling of cellar.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric ceiling fixture of cellar.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cellar throughout.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing bottom tread basement to cellar stairs.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood tread basement to 1st sty. public hall stairs 4th thru 8th up.

    Jul 27, 2004

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 1

  • Construction other optional

    Failure to extend adjacent property chimney the required height above the newly constructed wall on roof.note: at roof top level at 891 lafa yette avenue a wall was erected adjacent to parapet of 889 lafayette approx. 20' h, also adjacent tio chimney of 889 lafayette remedy: stop all work conform to code brequiurements

    Mar 2, 2015

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 2

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with dob requirement for permit sign off. respondent obtained permit # 320849622 which expired on 10/25/2015. permit has not been signed off with one year following its expiration as per 28-11

    May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintian bldg wall(s) or appurtenances.noted @ exp.1 steps are in complete disrepair-concrete debris & residual present due to a poor attempt to repair.trip hazardous present, also pipe scaffold impr

    Nov 6, 2014 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 9, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jun 17, 2020 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
3,800 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 43
Assessed value
$607,950
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #815344, last renewed Jun 5, 2026.

Questions about 891 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 891 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 598 Quincy St LLC.

Does 891 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.

Is 891 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 891 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 891 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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