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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation May 5, 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

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 · 211

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household item at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 24, 2026

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch-set at door at bulk-head , 4th story

    Feb 7, 2025

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulk-head , 4th story

    Feb 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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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  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room

    Feb 7, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system . at boiler room

    Sep 3, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cornice at east at cornice

    Sep 3, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • 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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    Provide missing brackets for air conditioner on 3rd and 4th stories at front of building

    Sep 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Sep 30, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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

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

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.