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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

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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 · 50

  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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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  • 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) 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
  • 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) 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
  • 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 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
  • 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 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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective and/or inoperable lock at door from street to vestibule , 1st story

    Dec 8, 2010

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable , 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). inoperable , 2nd story, apartment

    Nov 30, 2010 · Apt 2ND

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • 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 100 watts incandenscent or equivalent at front areaway

    Nov 17, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 *** a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required***

    Nov 3, 2010

    Open — Not complied with
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    § 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
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the rear yard

    Mar 4, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    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

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 / 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.