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881a Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0048Map

Owner of record: Zela M Scott

881a 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 Zela M Scott. HPD has recorded 48 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 33 of the 48 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
48
DOB violations
3
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Concern
7 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 · 48

  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
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  • 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
  • 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.

    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 10, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device on door in the entrance located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply (lights) at all stories at public hall

    Feb 11, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndfl, 2nd story

    Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2NDFL

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches thru out 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in washbasin & bathtub bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty apt 2 er1. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceilings thru out 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked 1 sty public hall rear.

    Aug 28, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Aug 28, 1991

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures bathroom & kitchen 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 bryant. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2

    Aug 28, 1991 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster west wall 2 sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling & west wall 1 sty public hall.

    Jun 17, 1989

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Replace with new the missing entrance door basement sty public hall to cellar.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 1 sty apt 1. located at apt 1

    Dec 7, 1988 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective oven controls gas range basement sty apt kitchen.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling basement sty apt south room.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement public hall.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixtures ceiling basement apt bathroom.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement apt bathroom.

    Dec 7, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling 1 sty apt 1 south room. located at apt 1

    Dec 7, 1988 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.

    Nov 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.

    Nov 22, 1988

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3 sty apt 4 kitchen & bathroom. located at apt 4

    Nov 22, 1988 · Apt 4

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty public hall.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Nov 5, 1987

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal grating front areaway to cellar.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal fence street to front yard.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective meatl handrail street to 1 sty stoop at front of bldg.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry plaster windows 3 sty at front.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing 50 watt bulb front of bldg.

    Oct 1, 1986

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 3

  • Structurally compromised building none

    Failure to submit an acceptable inspectn rpt for structurally compromised bldg.

    Sep 14, 2022

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    Due to fire

    Sep 4, 2016

    Dob violation - active
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 6, 1993

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 8, 2014 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 6, 2014 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 14, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    May 14, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 31, 2011 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Nov 20, 2011 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Window guards

    Aug 8, 2011 · Apt 3FL

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 21, 2010 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 29, 2009 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 11, 2009 · Apt 2NDFL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 29, 2008 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 13, 2008 · Apt 1ST

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 7, 2008 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1FL

    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
3,376 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 48
Assessed value
$98,580
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #308396, last renewed Sep 26, 2017.

Questions about 881a Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 881a Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Zela M Scott.

Does 881a Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 48 housing violations at this property.

Is 881a 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 881a Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 881a 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.