863 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0059Map
Owner of record: Weisz, Reuben
863 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 Weisz, Reuben. HPD has recorded 50 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 50
- DOB violations
- 1
- ECB violations
- 6
- HPD complaints
- 66
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 · 50
- 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 - 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 - 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
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 - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at west wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Mar 1, 2016 · Apt 3
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
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening padlock with hasp at door to scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 1, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall, 2nd window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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) baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall, east wall, 1st wall cabinet from east at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 door frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 south at west wall door, 1st closet from south at west wall door frame in the private hallway located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or inoperable lock and latch set at secondary entrance door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective and/or inoperable lock at door from street to vestibule , 1st story
Dec 8, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling (appx. 9 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Refit lower sash north-2 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, west wall, south wall, north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, west wall, north wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 8, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective washbasin in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace the broken or defective water closet in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, apartment at west
Dec 7, 2010 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective inoperative lock and latch set at secondary entrance door at east 1 door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hole at wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable , 2nd story, apartment
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable , 2nd story, apartment
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced lower window sash at north 2 window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2nd, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND
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 incandenscent or equivalent at front areaway
Nov 17, 2010
Open — Not complied with - 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 *** a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 3, 2010
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
§ 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
Mar 4, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at .. at public hall, 3rd story
Mar 4, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard
Mar 4, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. at 1st room from north at west, 2nd story, apartment
Mar 4, 2007 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st radiator from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ,, 1st door from west at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint metal in accordance with dept. regulation ,, 1st riser from north at east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, ceiling, south wall, east wall in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ,, north wall, ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leak ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration sealed off stairs in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 14, 2006 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 1
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 6
- Class - 2
Failure to comply with commissioner's order to file a certificate of correction with the department of buildings for violating conditions cited in nov# 35437815k. remedy: file a certificate of correction
Dec 19, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where is required as per bc 903.2 and 27-954 for transient use at apt 3 at 2nd floor. rmdy: discontinue illegal occ
Jul 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use at apt 2 2nd flr. rmdy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Jul 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. lack of required number of means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 (2008 code);27-366; bc 1021.1 (2014 code) for transient use at apt #2 at 2nd floor
Jul 26, 2019
Resolve - Class - 2
Permanent dwelling used/converted for others than permanent residential purposes dept of building records indicates premises to be legally approved as a class"a"mulitple dwelling now apt #2 at 2nd floor has bee
Jul 26, 2019
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Vio. of parking regulations in a residential district. in the front yard of premises a ford econoline 250 (white) no lic. plates is parked. remedy : conform to parking regulations
Oct 7, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Active
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Dec 27, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 9, 2016 · Apt BASNET
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 22, 2016 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 25, 2015 · Apt 1
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
May 25, 2015 · Apt 1
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Pests
Mar 3, 2015 · Apt ALL
Close - General
Floor
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 10, 2014 · Apt 2
Close - Construction
Pavement
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 30, 2014 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Jan 23, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 12, 2012 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 15, 2011 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Windows
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Mold
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Locks
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Doors
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - General
Floor
Dec 10, 2010 · Apt 2FL
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Floor
Dec 6, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Mold
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Floor
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Doors
Nov 29, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Locks
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Windows
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - General
Windows
Nov 23, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - General
Ceramic-tile
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3A
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Nov 5, 2010 · Apt 3A
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 / 59
- Assessed value
- $105,540
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #342877, last renewed Aug 20, 2025.
Questions about 863 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 863 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Weisz, Reuben.
Does 863 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 50 housing violations at this property.
Is 863 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 863 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 863 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.