981 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01607-0068Map
Owner of record: 27 Bed Stuy Housing Development Fund Cor Poration
981 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 27 Bed Stuy Housing Development Fund Cor Poration. HPD has recorded 74 housing violations here, most recently on September 23, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 3 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2019.
- HPD violations
- 74
- DOB violations
- 2
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 93
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 74
- CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12. wg to install = 4; wg to replace = 0; wg to repair = 0; in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 23, 2026 · Apt 3A
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door mortise lock at east wall in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing wall cabinet doors at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at north wall in the bathroom located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter top at north wall and at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 2, 2026 · Apt 1A
Open — Defect letter issued
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- BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door mortise lock at south wall , 1st story
Jul 2, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt apt1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 19, 2025 · Apt APT1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at 1st story public hall leading to basement. at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 19, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 6th room from east at north located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ventilation system at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 30, 2025 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2A
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 24, 2025 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on the door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2a, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 2A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on the door to room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 12, 2023 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles and household items at public hall, 3rd story
Jan 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story
Jan 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jan 5, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at wash basin in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective porcelain enamel finish at bathtub by method of reglazing in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with grouted joints/ syrface of visible mold and mildew around walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures fixtures and all electrical wall outlets in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 25, 2022 · Apt 2
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 dismissed - 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
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Open — Defect letter issued - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3a, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hot water exceeds the maximum temperature of 130f at all fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling and north wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color window stool in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at walking area in the private hallway located at apt 3a, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Dec 23, 2021 · Apt 3A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system the 1st door from north locked at public hall , 1st story
Nov 19, 2021
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 2
- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Boiler flue back pitched to chimney/smaller flue not above larger flue into chimney/chimney base missing cleanout;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Ao smith boiler=missing both low water cut offs/flue to chimney is incorrect/safety valve not piped down/boiler not registered/outside combustion air inlet louver 1/2 clogged/, maintain boiler; correct violatio
Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 2
Ao smith hot water boiler with 2015 date on rating plate is installed without a dob permit, obtain all permits; correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Oct 6, 2023 · Penalty $6,250
Active - Non-hazardous
Altered bldg. occupied without a valid certificate of occupancy alt.#300311295
Feb 8, 2000 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Door/frame
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - General
Cabinet
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jul 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 1, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 7, 2026 · Apt 1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt APT1A
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 28, 2025 · Apt 3A
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jan 14, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Oct 2, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 20, 2024 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
Oct 21, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Nov 18, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 17, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 16, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 6, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 12, 2021 · Apt 3A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 11, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 9, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2A
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C3)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,400 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1607 / 68
- Assessed value
- $486,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344798, last renewed Sep 29, 2025.
Questions about 981 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 981 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 27 Bed Stuy Housing Development Fund Cor Poration.
Does 981 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 74 housing violations at this property.
Is 981 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 3 rent-stabilized units here in 2019 (about 75% of its 4 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 981 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 981 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.