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
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 · 48
- 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 - 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 20, 2025
Open — Info 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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, 2024
Open — Info 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.
Apr 10, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
Open — Info 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.
Mar 23, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Info 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.
Apr 9, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electric supply (lights) at all stories at public hall
Feb 11, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked 1 sty public hall rear.
Aug 28, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Aug 28, 1991
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster west wall 2 sty public hall.
Jun 17, 1989
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing entrance door basement sty public hall to cellar.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven controls gas range basement sty apt kitchen.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light ceiling basement sty apt south room.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination basement public hall.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electric light fixtures ceiling basement apt bathroom.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling basement apt bathroom.
Dec 7, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - 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 1 sty public hall & on boiler room door.
Nov 22, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system cellar door locked.
Nov 22, 1988
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors vestibule 1 sty public hall.
Nov 9, 1987
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
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 - 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 50 watts night inspection.
Nov 5, 1987
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing metal grating front areaway to cellar.
Oct 1, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
D26-10.01 adm code properly secure the loose metal fence street to front yard.
Oct 1, 1986
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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
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.