1079 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01608-0045Map
Owner of record: 1079 Lafayette Holdings LLC
1079 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1952 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 22 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 1079 Lafayette Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 10 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 10 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 10
- DOB violations
- 21
- ECB violations
- 34
- HPD complaints
- 8
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 10
- 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.
May 5, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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.
Nov 20, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - 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 at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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.
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Invalid certification - ANon-hazardous
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, 1st story
Apr 2, 2023
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 21
- Construction other optional
Special inspector, alberto roman, pe#95364 surrendered all .filing privileges, therefore pursuant to ac-28-105.10.2 borough .commissioner has ordered swo under application #321639820.
Aug 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Special inspector, alberto roman, pe#95364 surrendered all .filing privileges, therefore pursuant to ac-28-105.10.2 borough .commissioner has ordered swo under application #321639820.
Aug 27, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 16, 2022
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 22, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 13, 2021
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Sep 23, 2021
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 11, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 2, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 21, 2020
Dob violation - active
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- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 5, 2020
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 17, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator elevatorrequired
E-elevator elevatorrequired
Aug 12, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 7, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 29, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Elevator annual inspection / test elevatorrequired
Violation issued to elevator - failure to file category 1 2017 inspection/test
Apr 5, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Mar 6, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed - Unsafe buildings none
Ub-unsafe buildings none
Nov 3, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 34
- Class - 2
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the certificate of occupancy or building dept. records. dob records c of o #3043498-01 indicates on 1st floor apt #103 conjunction with cellar as accessory use. at time of
Apr 26, 2023
Resolve - Class - 2
Temp const equipment permit expired-fence permit.note:atoi open activejobsite observed temp const equipment [email protected] rev of bis&dobnow permit b00122804-i1-fn expired4/12/22&never be renew.provide&renew f
Apr 20, 2022 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3309.11 protection of trees:no trees outside property line within public-right of way shall be disturbed or removed w/o permission of dept of parks protection meeting requirements of dep shall be provided for
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.failure to maintain sidewalk shed at exp #1.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building under alteration observed erected sws at exp #1 with bent/damag
Feb 1, 2022
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3307.6.4.9.avoid interference sidewalk shed shall be installed and located so to not unreasonably obstruct physically sws must allow trees to grow when sws is in place top of tree is bent over and shed is dec
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Pedestrian protection does not meet code specifications.verticle members to sidewalk shed less than 18 inches from curb line.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building under alteration observed erected sws
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Bc3307.6.4.10 founding:surface where sidewalk shed rests shall be capable of supporting design loads of sws including any item place or stored upon shed.note:at time of inspection of 4 story building under alte
Feb 1, 2022 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Work does not conform to approved plans-scaffold contrary to plans.notes:at time of inspection an open active site interior and exterior work in progress.i observed 2 workers working on scaffold at exposure-3.
Nov 24, 2021 · Penalty $2,530
Resolve - Class - 2
Missing docs onsite notes:atoi@4styalt open active site i observed competent person&workers onsite w/diff trades.upon request to see jobsitedocs competent person unable to provide preshift meeting,jobsite orien
Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
28-110.1 inadequate ssps onsite.notes:atoi@4styalt1 open active site iobserved competent person&workers onsite.upon rev ssp i saw ssp doesntcontain all phases.w/o updates ssp unable to verify safety for public&
Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve
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- Class - 2
3314.1 scf not maintain as per code.notes:atoi@4styalt open active site i observed supported scf@exp1&3.not maintain@safe [email protected] planks loose,missing pins,debris on top,missing planks,guardrails.crea
Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2 failure to comply w/fdny code-no tags on any extinguishers onsite.notes:atoi@4sty open active site i observed const activity in progress@all fl&cellar.fire extinguishers placed on diff fl none has insp
Sep 24, 2021 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation#35461376h issued on 12/24/19 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant
Sep 9, 2021 · Penalty $1,280
Resolve - Class - 1
Permit holder failed to ensure that each construction or demolition worker working at the site has a sst card or a temporary sst card.at01 zheng de ni was working at site w/out a sst card or a temporary sst ca
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Owner failed to ensure that each construction or demolition worker engaged at the site has a sst card or a temporary card.ato1,zheng de ni was working at site w/out a sst card or a temporary sst card.remedy:co
Jul 19, 2021
Resolve - Class - 1
Permit holder failed to maintain the daily log identifying each worker& a copy of the sst card or temporary sst card.at01,zhen de ni workingon site,but not listed in log,permit holder failed to provide required
Jul 19, 2021 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Work does not conform w/approved construction documents &/or amendments-sidewalk shed. at time of inspection at a 4 sty alt,i observed on the street level the sidewalk shed not built to approved/submitted plans
Nov 5, 2020 · Penalty $620
Resolve - Class - 2
Temporary constructione quipment on site-expired permit.at time of inspection observed a temporary construction fence in placae.upon checking bis and dob now i saw that the fence permit had expired on 3-3-2020
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ensure workers are in compliance with bc3321.1.at time of inspection observed that the site was open.i was approached by any individual who said he wasa the competent person and when i asked for his
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to ensure worker is in compliance with bc3321.1.at time of inspection of a 4 stry alt bldg observed that the site was open.i was approached by samuel who said he was the competent person and when i aske
Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $12,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: roof hasbeen removed exposing the interior of building to the elements. remedy: repair/replace roof
Dec 24, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Noted roof was removed ceiling joist & all interior of bldg is open tothe elements. remedy: repair & or replace.
Nov 13, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35415496p issued on 05-07-19 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. ceiling remo
Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35371159m issued on 11/30/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. work w/o a permit. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c
Sep 17, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Failue to provide approved/accepted construction documents at jobsite at time of inspeciton (no site safety on site) at the tiemof my inspection on an active jobsite of a proposed 4 story building i observed wo
Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $625
Resolve - Class - 1
No control access zone (openings on floors) at the time of inspection on an actiev job site of a proposed 4 story building i observed on teh 1st fl level within teh building 3 opening on the floor 4 ft x 3ft wi
Jul 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to have or miantain the required daily log book on site as required by code at the time of my inspeciton on an active job site of a proposed 4 story buildingit was observed that after reviewing and insp
Jul 25, 2019
Resolve - Class - 1
3301.1.2:failure to comply with fdny code at the time of my inspeciton on an actiev job site of a proposed 4 story building i observed on site in various locations on the 1st fl 3 plastic gas containers with
Jul 25, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35371159m issued on 11/30/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. remedy:comply w/ commissi
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner: ceiling removed, floor joist exposed. open to the elements. remedy: repair and/or replace
May 7, 2019 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner.at the time of inspection and observed 2nd story office ceiling roof & joist is exposued to elements large debris from ceiling to flor all wired exposed.not
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commissioner's order contained in summons/violation# 35362233r issued on 08/24/18 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. note: no document file
Jan 4, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-complaint manner. noted: at roof level removed all covering and exposed entire building to elements. excessive debris now scattered across entire 2nd fl. rem: repair and/or
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $3,125
Resolve - Class - 1
Work without a permit. noted: at time of inspection roof covering has been removed, 8 skylights at rear removed, ceiling removed also all partitions on 2nd fl removed. dept records show no permit issued for thi
Nov 30, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Complaints
- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 102
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 31, 2026 · Apt 303
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 30, 2026 · Apt 204
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jun 4, 2024 · Apt 104
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 406
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 30, 2023 · Apt 406
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 31, 2023 · Apt 404
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1952
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 22
- Building area
- 15,684 ft²
- Lot area
- 7,500 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1608 / 45
- Assessed value
- $1,764,450
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #390642, last renewed Dec 11, 2025.
Questions about 1079 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 1079 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 1079 Lafayette Holdings LLC.
Does 1079 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 10 housing violations at this property.
Is 1079 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 1079 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1952 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 1079 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 22 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.