896 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01609-0043Map
Owner of record: New Harbour Realty
896 Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is New Harbour Realty. HPD has recorded 211 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 211
- DOB violations
- 22
- ECB violations
- 4
- HPD complaints
- 427
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 · 211
- 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 - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 2nd story
Apr 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 3rd story
Apr 24, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 24, 2026 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at fire door leading to roof at north at bulkhead at public hall, 4th story
Feb 13, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electric service provided at ceiling at public hall, 4th story
Feb 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures no electric service provided at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Feb 13, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door at bulk-head , 4th story
Feb 7, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulk-head , 4th story
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at stove in the kitchen located at apt #6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt #6
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt #6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt #6
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
Feb 7, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt #6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt #6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt #6, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt #6
Open — Invalid certification - BHazardous
Refit door in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missiing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 23, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system . at boiler room
Sep 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock at door to fire escape in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset plate at south return rail at 4th story balcony at east at fire escape
Sep 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. replace with new the broken, defective and/or missing gusset at north return rail at 3rd story balcony at east at fire escape
Sep 3, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at east at cornice
Sep 3, 2023
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 3, 2023 · Apt 1
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisingn of air conditioner unit protruding beyond the 2nd window sill from south at 4th story balcony at building front at fire escape
May 22, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak evidence of leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 28, 2023 · Apt 2
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.
Mar 23, 2023
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioning unit protruding more than 4 inches at 3rd story window sill causing trip hazard at fire stack at building front.
Jun 29, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inches from the window sill at the balcony, east stack building front at fire escape, 2nd story
Jun 4, 2022
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner unit protruding more than 4 inches from the window sill at the balcony, east stack building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Jun 4, 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
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.
Apr 9, 2021
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.
Apr 9, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - 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
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioners on 4th story balcony at front of building stack
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective facade concrete between 2nd and 3rd window at north exterior wall
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide missing brackets for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories at front of building
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 3rd story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the north wall at public hall, 2nd story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north and south walls at public hall, 1st story
Sep 30, 2020
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 22
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 30, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report
Mar 3, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
Dec 31, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 31, 2005
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - 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
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 4
- Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35147393y issued on 9/12/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or file a c of c.
Oct 29, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain.noted section of wooden cornice @ roof level became loose & hanging,approx 5ft long.rem maintain bldg/remove hanging wood.
Sep 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building walls or appurtenances.noted:the wooden cornice roof level approx. 70ft along lewis ave in state of disrepair with notting missing and bowing with possible failure creating a hazar
Jul 27, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to maintain exterior bldg walls/appurtenances defects underside of wooden cornice at roof level section approx 30' linear feet missing. at east elevation (lewis ave side). remedy: maintain bldg repair &
Nov 27, 2013 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Outlet/switch
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Plumbing
Steam pipe/riser
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Wiring
Apr 23, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Apr 1, 2025 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 11, 2025 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close
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- Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt WHOLEB
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 8, 2025 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 7, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Cooking gas
Feb 6, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 3, 2025 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Sep 18, 2024 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Jan 3, 2024 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 1, 2023 · Apt 1
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Water leak
Heavy flow
Nov 20, 2022 · Apt 2
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jun 1, 2022 · Apt 4
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 29, 2020 · Apt 3
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Sep 28, 2020 · Apt APT3
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Sep 9, 2020 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 25, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Electric
Lighting
May 10, 2019 · Apt 4STY
Close - Door/window
Door
May 10, 2019 · Apt 4STY
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
May 10, 2019 · Apt 4STY
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
May 9, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Door/window
Door
May 9, 2019 · Apt 5
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Mar 29, 2019 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Stairs
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Aug 31, 2018 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 6,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,200 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1609 / 43
- Assessed value
- $666,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #353552, last renewed Oct 10, 2025.
Questions about 896 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 896 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is New Harbour Realty.
Does 896 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 211 housing violations at this property.
Is 896 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 896 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 896 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 3 residential units and 7 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.