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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

Concern
5 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Sep 23, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2019
3
About 75% of the building's 4 apartments

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 74

  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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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  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective building entrance door mortise lock at south wall , 1st story

    Jul 2, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

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

    Jan 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycle at public hall, 2nd story

    Jan 5, 2023

    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

    Jan 5, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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

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
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.