859 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0061Map
Owner of record: Sprint Group LLC
859 Lafayette Avenue is a vacant lot in Brooklyn, 11221. The owner of record is Sprint Group LLC. HPD has recorded 59 housing violations here, most recently on November 27, 2024.
- HPD violations
- 59
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 9
- HPD complaints
- 45
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 · 59
- 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - 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
Closed — Violation closed - 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 closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of missing cross bracing at east side of shed at front areaway
Sep 17, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of partially missing apron,and outrigger at shed at front areaway
Sep 17, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
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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.
Oct 18, 2018
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.
Nov 10, 2016
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 9, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - IInformation / order
Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd sty north 1 apt 4
May 28, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective from bottom up the 7th to 9th wood treads and risers at public hall stairs, 1st story
Apr 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damaged walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story
Apr 17, 2013 · Apt 4
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. , 1st story
Apr 17, 2013
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
§ 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition duplex apartment converted into 2 separate apartments, basement and , 1st story
Apr 17, 2013
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 *** a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required***
Nov 3, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the 1st room from north at east, the bathroom , the 3rd room from north at west, the kitchen , the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 3
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 door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from west at north wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing three balusters, one at 2 sty p/ hall stairs, one at 2 sty public hall guard rail and one at 3 sty p/hall guard rail
Jan 20, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of concealed water leak at skylight in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of mice at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective hand rail at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination .. at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 17, 2010
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of roaches at entire apartment, 2nd story, apartment
Jan 17, 2010 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing one baluster at balustrade at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 12, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters (total-2) at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Nov 6, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters (total-2) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Nov 6, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing baluster at balustrade at public hall stairs, 3rd story
Sep 24, 2008
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector inoperable in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective inner window pane at south one window lower sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 24, 2008 · Apt 3
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 window frame from east at south wall in the 3rd room from north at east located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
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 north wall, baseboard at south wall, baseboard at east wall, baseboard at west wall, 1st door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, south wall, east wall, west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
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, ceiling, east wall, west wall in the private hallway located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
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 door frame from east at south wall, 1st door frame from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st riser from south at west wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
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 door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
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 door frame from west at north wall, 2nd door frame from north at east wall, north wall, east wall in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate , in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass at lower window sash in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 25, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall, 1st story
Apr 27, 2001
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story
Apr 27, 2001 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 26, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 26, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - presumed lead paint that is peeling or is on a deteriorated subsurface - using exclusive interim controls. ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1, 1st story
Mar 26, 2001 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 4
- Emergency none
Fully demolish the building.coordinate demolition with full demolition of 857 lafayette avenue, ordered under separate ed
May 28, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 14, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - active - Immediate emergency anythingoptional
At exp# 1 erect approximately 19 linear foot of sidewalk shed to cover the entire width of the front yard & 5 foot catch all to cover the adjacent property front entry door at 861 lafayete ave (exp#4) and abutting the sidewalk shed installed 857 lafayette avenue to safeguard the public and property
Jun 15, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 9
- Class - 2
Expired permit.noted ato my insp observed sws install&no permits posted on further research found permit b00362305-1i-sh issued on8/10/20&expired2/4/21 w/no further permit in progress.failure to renew sws permi
Aug 3, 2021 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35475241h issued on 06/13/20 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a cert of c
Sep 30, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk hsed/pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection of a 3 sty bldg,i observed sidewalk shed erectedat exp#1 not maintained: 1)missing parapet 2)missing bracing 3)does no
Sep 18, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed/pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection of a 3 sty bldg i observed sidewalk shed at exp#1 was not provided w/lighting as required by(bc 3307.6.4.8)on undersid
Aug 14, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed/pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.at time of inspection of a 3 story building i observed sws at exp#1 not as per code does not extend the full width of the sidewalk and addit
Aug 10, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Sidewalk shed not maintained. at time of inspection of a 3 story building i observed sws at exp#1 not maintained as required by(bc 3307.6.5.3) parapet not securely attached to the shed and missing at exp#4 to p
Aug 10, 2020 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved construction documents &/or approvedamendments. at the time of inspection i observed sidewalk shed installed at exp#1. upon review of approved drawings it was observed that sid
Jul 15, 2020
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant.as noted:at time of inspection of vacant building that has been sealed,it was observed at front facade deterriorated rotted bulges facade at top floor.failure to m
Jun 13, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Active - Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records. class 'a'apt created at basement. partitions erected creating room for living full kitchen w/gas range and kitchen sink and stall shower present.
Apr 17, 2013
Resolve
Complaints
- Nonconst
Smoke detector
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Doors
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Stairs
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - General
Windows
May 9, 2013 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 11, 2011 · Apt 4
Close - Electric
Lighting
Nov 3, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 17, 2010 · Apt 1
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Stairs
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - General
Floor
Aug 9, 2010 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat-plant
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Smoke detector
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 12, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - General
Windows
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Nov 3, 2009 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Sep 23, 2008 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Electric-supply
Aug 5, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 21, 2008 · Apt 3FL
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 11, 2008 · Apt 1FLR
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Vacant lot (V0)
- Year built
- —
- Floors
- —
- Residential units
- —
- Building area
- —
- Lot area
- 1,875 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1605 / 61
- Assessed value
- $13,440
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344975, last renewed Oct 1, 2020.
Questions about 859 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 859 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sprint Group LLC.
Does 859 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 59 housing violations at this property.
Is 859 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.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.