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868 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0029Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Tower Holdings LLC

868 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Tower Holdings LLC. HPD has recorded 75 housing violations here, most recently on April 9, 2021. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
75
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
60

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 9, 2021

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 2024
8
About 100% of the building's 8 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 · 75

  • 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
  • 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 18, 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.

    Nov 27, 2017

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling, south & west walls in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 13, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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 missing on wall at public hall, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    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

    Jul 9, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling 2 sq ft in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jul 9, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective glass at 1st story building front entrance door

    Jun 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose west metal railing at newel post at building front stoop

    Jun 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective stucco material at column ornament at 1st story building front entrance

    Jun 29, 2016

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 13, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color celing in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Sep 13, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of electrical extension cord from light fixture at ceiling 2nd story public hall to 1st story public hall stairs

    Jun 21, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Jun 21, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Apr 25, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling and walls in the 4th room from north located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Apr 25, 2015 · Apt 1R

    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 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    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 1r, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department walls and ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 1st story, apartment at west

    Oct 13, 2011 · Apt 2R

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    May 2, 2018

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3307.3.2 failure to provide lot line fence. at time of inspectioni observed missing lot line fence at exp#1. work presently going on atexp#1 which is exposed to pedistrians on sidewalk. remedy: comply w/co

    Aug 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Sec. 3301.2 failure to maintain/safety equipment or temporary measuresor temporary construction(no handrails). at time of inspection i observed active construction site. on stairs from 1st to 2nd fl handrails

    Aug 15, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Sec. 3309.1 failure to protect or adequately protect adjoining properties during construction or demolition operations. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors failed to adequately protec

    Feb 6, 2018 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Job site fence not constructed or maintained pursuant to subsection. at the time of inspection it was observed that the contractors failed to install a construction fence at exp#2,3&4 as per code. fence must

    Feb 6, 2018

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Construction superintendent failed to perform duties as per rule. at the time of inspection it was observed that their was no log books on site to vertity if the super was performing his duties. under his super

    Feb 6, 2018 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35219657z issued on 03/10/17 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for no handrail from 1st to 3rd fl stop all work as per underl

    Apr 29, 2017

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to institute safety equipment temporary construction no guardrails noted:@ 1st,2nd and 3rd flr stairs and open areas present withoutguard rails @ time of inspection.rem:provide guard rails,stop all work

    Mar 10, 2017

    Resolve
  • Hazardous

    Illegal use in residential district. noted: the front yard of premises, now being used for storage of a red color motor vehicle without license plate in a residential district also c of o #230431 does not

    Apr 5, 2005 · Penalty $240

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Nov 15, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 22, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
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  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jul 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 28, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 25, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Mar 4, 2016 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Aug 28, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Jul 22, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jun 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    May 11, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Apr 15, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Feb 5, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 1, 2015 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Nov 26, 2014 · Apt 1R

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
8
Building area
5,905 ft²
Lot area
2,750 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1609 / 29
Assessed value
$809,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #376199, last renewed Oct 2, 2025.

Questions about 868 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 868 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Tower Holdings LLC.

Does 868 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 75 housing violations at this property.

Is 868 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 868 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 868 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 8 residential units.

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