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1083 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01608-0043Map

Owner of record: Bass, Benjamin

1083 Lafayette Avenue is a two-family home built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Bass, Benjamin. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 8 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
30
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
41

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 30

  • 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 24, 2025

    Open — Info 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.

    Dec 4, 2024

    Open — Info 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 28, 2023

    Open — Info 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 17, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Mar 16, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Open — Info 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 8, 2019

    Open — Info 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.

    Oct 31, 2018

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • I

    The premises or apts. have been vacated by the department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for entire building

    Aug 15, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings at entire building at public hall

    Aug 8, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceilings and walls located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures ,,,, in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at all stories public hall

    May 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of expose electrical wires at ceiling fixture at public hall, 2nd story

    May 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 21, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

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

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective base cabinet at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1fl, 1st story

    May 21, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures gas range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 8, 2011 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of cascading water leak at ceiling,at rear room, 2nd story front apt ..2f

    Oct 18, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas line at kitchen, basement story.

    Oct 18, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2001 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide adequate supply of cold water for the fixtures at bath tub in the bathroom located at apt 3flr, 3rd story

    Jul 10, 2001 · Apt 3FLR

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jul 10, 2001 · Apt 3FLR

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Sep 7, 2011

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 2

    Bc3307.3.2 failure to provide required lot-line construction fence.atthe time of inspection it was observed there was no required constructionj fence install while demolition/construction operation in progress

    Feb 11, 2016 · Penalty $400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/commissioner's order contained in nov#34900701h issued on 6/7/11, for work w/o permit - flrs 2 & 3 partitions,plumbing and gas line changes. rmdy: comply w/commissioner's order.

    Dec 27, 2013 · Penalty $24,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #34900701h issued on 6/7/11. for construction work etc done w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/the comm's order.

    Oct 5, 2013 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. note: at 3rd flr rear apt rear room a 2'x4' hole is in ceiling, 2nd flr hallway ceilinglight fixture is loose & hanging in danger of falling, 1st flr kitchen

    Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to vacate. note: vacate order 215/11 issued on 6.7.11 for the 2nd flr middle room of premises.at time of the inspection the space has been reoccupied & vacate order

    Aug 8, 2013 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order to file a c/c w/the dob for ecb nov #34900700x for occupancy contrary occupying premises as a (ji) transient hotel w/30 single bed occupancies. remedy: file c/c.

    Jul 30, 2011 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm order to correct violating conditions noted in ecb nov#34900701h for work w/o a permit removal of water waste & gas lines as well as the installation partitions rem: comply w/ the

    Jul 30, 2011 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cofo or dob records dob records indicate premises to be a 2 family dwelling now premises convertedto be a j1 transient hotel/ 3/4house w/approx 30single bed occupants

    Jun 7, 2011 · Penalty $12,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o apermit.work noted:@ third flr removed water&water lines for residential sink a gas line for stove installed full height partitionscreating additional bathroom on second flr a 3rd flr @ center of apt.

    Jun 7, 2011 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the cert of occupancy and dob record dob records indicates premises to be legally approved for a 2family now premises converted to be a j1 transient hotel alternation work

    Jan 23, 2009 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • General

    Fire-escape

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Aug 12, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Cooking gas

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Aug 8, 2013 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 28, 2013 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 19, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jun 15, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Sewer

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • General

    Fire-escape

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    May 17, 2013 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 22, 2013 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 24, 2012 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2012 · Apt NA

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jul 6, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Jul 6, 2011 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Floor

    Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 2FT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 16, 2010 · Apt 2FT

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Sep 10, 2010 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Jun 16, 2010 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 9, 2010 · Apt 12

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 18, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 8, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 9, 2009 · Apt FL1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 16, 2004 · Apt BLDG

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

Building details

Building type
Two-family home (B2)
Year built
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
2
Building area
3,000 ft²
Lot area
1,667 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1608 / 43
Assessed value
$122,640
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #814284, last renewed Jul 4, 2017.

Questions about 1083 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 1083 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bass, Benjamin.

Does 1083 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.

Is 1083 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 1083 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 1083 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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