887 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0045Map
Owner of record: Ruben, Shlomo
887 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ruben, Shlomo. HPD has recorded 51 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 1 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 51
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 92
Available now in this building
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 · 51
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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.
Apr 10, 2024
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 23, 2023
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 10, 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.
Feb 25, 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.
Oct 30, 2019
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 18, 2018
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 27, 2017
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood jamb and casing at building entrance door , 3rd story
Jan 7, 2009
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water penetration at ceiling in the 12th room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash at north one window in the 12th room from north at east located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring at east wall in the 22nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass pane at upper sash at south two window in the 24th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 26, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheetrock ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective , 3rd story, apartment
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective , 3rd story, apartment
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiled floor in the kitchen located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Nov 15, 2008 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 3rd story
Nov 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective rain leader so as to porperly secure it at rear of building
Nov 15, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall, west wall, 1st window sash from north at east wall, 1st window sash from south at west wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the foyer located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling 10 sq ft, west wall 12 sq ft in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of a concealed water leak at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Oct 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures no gas in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Aug 21, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - 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 100 watts required at front areaway
Feb 29, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose south 1 radiator in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Sep 21, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system .. at cellar
Aug 16, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Aug 16, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 12, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from north at east wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, west wall in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall stairs, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006
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
Jun 6, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Section 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 .... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006
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
Jun 6, 2006
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 ... at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at public hall, 1st story
Jun 6, 2006
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east
Jun 6, 2006 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles at scuttle closet at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 6, 2006
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Work w/o a permit - work noted: exterior rails - front stairs (not stable) roof railing front & rear (approx 42"high rear 2nd fl railings (approx 42"high)front door(saddle)concrete raises height by 1" to 1 1/2"
Dec 27, 2013
Resolve - Class - 3
Failure to maintain bldg in a code-compliant manner. at time of inspection observed at front of premises at 1st flr level, glass pane in upper sash is broken w/seratted edges allowing weather elements & animals
Feb 19, 2011 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg interior in a code compliant manner defects noted at interior stairs stairs collapsing from 1st fl into cellar in disrepair raw sewage at cellar broken pipe or clogged sewer line
Feb 24, 2009 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Hazardous
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legally approved number of families. noted: at 1st floor interior building. one family apartment converted into two families contrary to cofo #
Jan 21, 2003
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain building hazardous noted: 1, at interior bldg (north) stair cape from 1 frist floor throw 3 third floor rans and thread loose and handraild 2, hall way (at frist floor) all area plaster (wal
Jan 21, 2003 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Hazardous
Failure to maintain exteior bldg wall at 2 floor level exist a substaintial bldg creating a separation from window and brownstone frontage. make safe immediately remedy: fis & maintain exterior wall.
Dec 24, 2002 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Complaints
- Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Doors
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jan 4, 2009 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Dec 4, 2008 · Apt 4
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Mold
Dec 2, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 24, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Construction
Rain leader
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - General
Stairs
Nov 10, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Wiring
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2008 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 8, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 18, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 14, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1
Close - General
Windows
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 19, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Aug 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 27, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Aug 21, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Aug 11, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 22, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jun 9, 2006 · Apt 4
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,496 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,900 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1605 / 45
- Assessed value
- $99,480
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #320940, last renewed Sep 22, 2025.
Questions about 887 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 887 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ruben, Shlomo.
Does 887 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 51 housing violations at this property.
Is 887 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 887 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 887 Lafayette 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.