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987 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01607-0065Map

Owner of record: Derville Real Estate, LLC

987 Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Derville Real Estate, LLC. HPD has recorded 42 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026.

HPD violations
42
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
16

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 · 42

  • 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

    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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    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 10, 2024

    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 21, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    Mar 28, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of rodents : rats at the front yard, 1st story

    Mar 28, 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
  • B

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

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box ---- at public hall

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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. at public hall

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building. at public hall

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box --- at public hall

    Nov 28, 2020

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Nov 28, 2020

    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

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of air condition unit permanently installed at window to fire escape in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2019 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 25, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar from 1st story public hall

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at missing frame at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold articles at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors at all stories public hall

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof , at public hall, 3rd story

    Dec 25, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Nov 30, 2018 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Nov 30, 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule 1 sty night inspection.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 50 watts night inspection.

    Nov 9, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing missing bolt dropladder shoe rear.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods rear.

    Sep 23, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-13.03 adm code abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 2 sty apt thru out.

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items 3 sty public hall & scuttle closet.

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code provide ready access to building's heating system locked boiler room door cellar.

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    D26-17.10 adm code post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to building's heating system 1 sty pub hall.

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    D26-10.01 adm code properly repair the broken or defective mailboxes at vestibule.

    Sep 15, 1987

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jul 15, 2026 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 23, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 15, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 10, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Nov 13, 2020 · Apt APT3

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 2, 2020 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 8, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    May 5, 2019 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 9, 2019 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 24, 2018 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Dec 21, 2018 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 29, 2018 · 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
Mixed residential and retail building (S2)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
4,400 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1607 / 65
Assessed value
$159,660
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #307113, last renewed Jul 29, 2026.

Questions about 987 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 987 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Derville Real Estate, LLC.

Does 987 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 42 housing violations at this property.

Is 987 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 987 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 987 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 2 residential units and 3 units in total.

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