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851 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01605-0065Map

Owner of record: Lafayette 851 LLC

851 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette 851 LLC. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
21

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 28

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 20, 2025

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 21, 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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, 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jun 17, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected

    Jun 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 30, 2019

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at wash basin and bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide adequate supply of hot water for the fixtures at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Feb 2, 2019 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    Jan 4, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, apartment at west

    Jan 4, 2018 · Apt 4

    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 27, 2017

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles on the east wall in the bathroom located at apt 3, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 15, 2016 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 4

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o or dob records.class 'a' apt created @cellar;partitions erected creating rooms.in conjunction w/rooms also created @basement water closet&washbasin.fixtures loc @cel

    Dec 17, 2011

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work without a permit: work noted: interior renovation in progress throughout all floor as follows (1) new sheet rock walls and ceiling throughout basement thru 3rd floor apartment entire. (2) new kitchen cup

    Sep 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain adequate house keeping: note: the entire rear yardconsist of storage of debris including joint compound containers, cardboxes, black garbage bags with contents unknown, and old wood from

    Sep 19, 2005

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Exit lighting defective. noted depect no lighting in hallway from 3 floor to exit/entrance door noted location: all exit/entrance hallway & stairs remedy: repair/replace lighting.

    Mar 27, 2002 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Feb 2, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Oct 15, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 31, 2019 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 8, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 2, 2018 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 11, 2016 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Dec 9, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Nov 5, 2010 · Apt BASE

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 12, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 21, 2008 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 29, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 26, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Feb 25, 2007 · Apt 3

    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 (C3)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
4
Building area
2,700 ft²
Lot area
1,875 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1605 / 65
Assessed value
$334,350
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352891, last renewed Sep 24, 2024.

Questions about 851 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 851 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette 851 LLC.

Does 851 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 851 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 851 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 851 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.