898 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01610-0007Map
Owner of record: 898 Lafayette LLC
898 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1920 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 898 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 123 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 41 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 123
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 92
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 · 123
- 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Info nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 21, 2023
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
Open — Nov sent out - 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 10, 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 - 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 - 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.
Oct 30, 2019
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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 10, 2016
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at iron screen gate at the entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Oct 31, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal gate at building entrance , 1st story
Oct 24, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective door lock at building entrance in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Oct 24, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wires at switch at west wall at entrance to cellar at cellar
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wires at 3 switches at east wall at stair enclosure leading down to cellar
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective paving at rear yard
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing concrete tread at rear exit door yard, 1st story
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide proper flue connection and chimney to breeching of gas fired water heater at cellar
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors .... in the entrance located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile at wesst wall in the bathroom located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing buzzer intercom system in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal gate at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 16, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the kitchen located at apt 1r, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at metal door,entrance to building , 1st story
Sep 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the floor at public hall, 1st story
Sep 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening at metal gate at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 5, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the illegal fastening key operated double cylinder lock at front entrance door to building
Aug 29, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at building entrance metal gate , 1st story
Aug 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Aug 12, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Aug 12, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective building entrance door lock , 1st story
Aug 12, 2012
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing bell-buzzer in the entrance located at apt 1stfl, 1st story
Aug 12, 2012 · Apt 1STFL
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Feb 21, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat from an approved central heating system, or an approved system of gas or electrical heating in good operating condition for the dwelling unit located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 17, 2012 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 13, 2012 · Apt 2
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system boiler room door locked at cellar
Feb 13, 2012
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of access to fire escape window blocked by heavy furniture in the 4th room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Feb 2, 2012 · Apt 3
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
File with this department a registration statement for building.
Apr 11, 1997
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the garbage and feces rear yard.
Aug 3, 1994
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing 1 sty rear apt 1r hadley. located at apt 1r
Aug 3, 1994 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wire ceiling light fixture foyer 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Aug 3, 1994 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective oven kitchen 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Aug 3, 1994 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color wall at sink kitchen 1 sty rear apt 1r. located at apt 1r
Aug 3, 1994 · Apt 1R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Mar 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Jun 19, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Appliance
Refrigerator
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close
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- Electric
Outlet/switch
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 16, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Electric
No lighting
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Feb 14, 2015 · Apt 3RDFL
Close - General
Locks
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Rubbish
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Carbon monoxide
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Floor
Oct 16, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Sewer
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 10, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Nonconst
Vermin
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Plumbing
Water-leaks
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Mailbox
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - Electric
Bell-buzzer/intercom
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Doors
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close - General
Locks
Aug 27, 2012 · Apt 1R
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 3,000 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1610 / 7
- Assessed value
- $68,100
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #315667, last renewed Aug 13, 2024.
Questions about 898 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 898 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 898 Lafayette LLC.
Does 898 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 123 housing violations at this property.
Is 898 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 898 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1920 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 898 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 3 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.