896a Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01610-0006Map
Owner of record: 896a Lf LLC
896a Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 896a Lf LLC. HPD has recorded 43 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 25 of the 43 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 43
- DOB violations
- 38
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 124
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 · 43
- 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.
Jun 10, 2025
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 10, 2024
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
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. at front areaway
Oct 2, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of house hold articles on 3rd story balcony at building front stack
Aug 5, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at washbasin . in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east , section at northeast
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink . in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, apartment at east , section at northeast
Apr 13, 2015 · Apt 2
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 agency?s housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd., 1st story
Apr 13, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Feb 15, 2015 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ventilation system in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with
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- BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective lock on patio door in the 3rd room from north at west located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets hot and cold water at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection waste pipe under sink in the kitchen located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector that is missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Jan 27, 2015 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to boiler room locked at first story public hall .
Jan 8, 2014
Open — Invalid certification - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 2L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2l, 2nd story, apartment at west
Dec 10, 2013 · Apt 2L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system building front flap doors at cellar
Dec 10, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Dec 10, 2013
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door street to cellar
Mar 14, 2011
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood treads at stairs at cellar
Feb 21, 2007
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color ceiling south room 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over south room 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose ceiling light fixture south room 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires ceiling south room 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 3 sty north apt 3 taylor. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in wasteline kitchen sink & shower stall bathroom 3 sty north apt 3 er1. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective mortise lock on entrance door 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing ceramic tiles floor bathroom 3 sty north apt 3. located at apt 3
Jan 7, 1993 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cinder blocks wall boiler room cellar center.
Jul 26, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing door boiler room cellar center.
Jul 26, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement plaster ceiling cellar thru out.
Jul 26, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the cardboard boxes cellar thru out.
Jul 26, 1988
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
Section 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor frame missing.
Apr 13, 1983
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.
Jan 20, 1982
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code 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.
Sep 15, 1980
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
D26-10.01 adm code replace with new the missing skylight glass over bathroom 2 sty south apt 2r er1. located at apt 2r
Apr 3, 1980 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
D26-41.15 adm code post a sign on wall of entrance story identifying owner and managing agent.
Oct 4, 1979
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 38
- 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 - 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 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 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 - 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
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
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 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
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 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
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
Mar 16, 1999
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
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
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
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
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, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
Work does not conform to aproved construciton documents &/or approved amendments for this pro cert job, dwg:3-14-2011.noted:1)at 1st flr, south retail space,woodstair approx 4ft wide, to cellar is not shown on
Jul 1, 2011 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Class - 2
Illegal work noted at 1st floor state rear side an appx 8ft x 12ft office space created by a new lvl area appx 5ft above 1st floor lvl with wood framing posts and joist all 2"x4" with a plywood flooring above t
May 5, 2011
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Cellar boiler room missing entry fire proof self-closing door approx. 7 foot section of masonry block wall from floor to ceiling. remedy: install door and wall as required.
May 18, 2006 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Complaints
- Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Jul 31, 2019 · Apt A1
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jan 26, 2019 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close
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- Door/window
Door
Oct 8, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 11, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 28, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 22, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 20, 2015 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Door/window
Door
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - General
Ventilation system
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Jan 6, 2015 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 31, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 1, 2014 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 18, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 5, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 2, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2013 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 27, 2012 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 13, 2011 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 31, 2011 · Apt 3R
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jul 8, 2010 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 14, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Apr 7, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 31, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 25, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 20, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 14, 2008 · Apt 2L
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Mixed residential and retail building (S9)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 4
- Building area
- 4,160 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1610 / 6
- Assessed value
- $483,750
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315666, last renewed Jul 16, 2026.
Questions about 896a Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 896a Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 896a Lf LLC.
Does 896a Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 43 housing violations at this property.
Is 896a 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 896a Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 896a Lafayette Avenue?
It has 4 residential units and 6 units in total.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.