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885 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0046Map

Owner of record: Grooms, Adrienne

885 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 Grooms, Adrienne. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 19 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
20
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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 · 20

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 10, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Info nov sent out
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  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) 1st closet from west at north wall door, 1st closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st radiator from east at south wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 8, 2005 · Apt 3

    Open — Invalid certification
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no 2nd means of egress fire escape obstructed by extention created at basement

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny ?11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing metal tread 13 up 1 to 2 sty & 2 up 2 to 3 sty balcony rear er1.

    Jun 7, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with commissioner's order contained in summons#39040646z issued on 5/5/2021,and failure to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28.201.1 and 1rcny 102-01(d)(2).an acceptable certificat

    May 15, 2024 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply with dob requirement for permit sign off. respondent obtained permit # 321734414 which expired on 11/16/2018. permit has not been signed off with one year following its expiration as per 28-11

    May 5, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/out a permit noted:at rear of premises on extension aprox 12'x18'x8'high was erected, w/ 2 french double doors & a shed roof and cbx walls w/out permits remedy: stop all work on extension, obtain all

    Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Exit passage total obstruction noted:at above premises a 12'x18'x8'extension was created blocking the rear fine escape totaly remedy:remove obstruction.

    Dec 17, 2004 · Penalty $480

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Radiator

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 1, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jan 27, 2005 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    Dec 17, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2004 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 13, 2004 · 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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
3,556 ft²
Lot area
1,933 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 46
Assessed value
$125,340
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #354283, last renewed Apr 17, 2018.

Questions about 885 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 885 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Grooms, Adrienne.

Does 885 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 885 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 885 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 885 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.