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855 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0063Map

Owner of record: Niles, Zyxmaa

855 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 Niles, Zyxmaa. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on March 23, 2023.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
18

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Mar 23, 2023

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 · 32

  • 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
  • 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

    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.

    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 30, 2019

    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
  • 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
  • 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 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 3rd sty west 1 apt # 4

    May 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts 2nd sty west 1 apt 3f

    May 28, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Section 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 two apartments created on the , 2nd story

    Apr 17, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • 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 100 watts of incandescant required***

    Nov 2, 2010

    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 minimum required

    Jun 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Dec 1, 2005 · Apt 3A

    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 incand. minimum required at front areaway

    Dec 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective west and north wall with fire retardent material at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at west and north wall at public hall, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2005

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective lower sash frame in the 1st room from east located at apt 1, 1st story

    Dec 24, 2003 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items, at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 17, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood window casing in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of rotten sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective north door in the entrance located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster at public hall, 3rd story

    Jan 14, 2002

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 25, 2013

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob's records 2 sty class 'a' apt sub divided into 2 class 'a' apts both apts have separate kitchens w/2 gas ranges, 2 kitchen sinks & both apts have full bathrooms

    Apr 17, 2013 · Penalty $1,200

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 28, 2005 · Apt 3A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Ceramic-tile

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 20, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    May 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Janitor/super

    May 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    May 31, 2005 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 16, 2005 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 23, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 23, 2003 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Rubbish

    Nov 6, 2003 · Apt 1

    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 / 63
Assessed value
$93,840
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #359680, last renewed Oct 7, 2025.

Questions about 855 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 855 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Niles, Zyxmaa.

Does 855 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 855 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 855 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 855 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.