926a Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01610-0025Map

926a Lafayette Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 2 residential units across 2 floors. The owner of record is Chai, Nicholas. HPD has recorded 21 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 21 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 21
DOB violations: 19
ECB violations: 32
HPD complaints: 17

What to know

Good

No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good

Last violation Nov 24, 2025

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 · 21

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 24, 2025
Open — Info nov sent out
BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color the ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the walls & ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
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 3fl, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the nuisance consisting of mold ... at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose treads from 1st. sty. to 2nd. sty. ( from bottom up ) at public hall stairs, 2nd story
Oct 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded ceiling at cellar
Oct 13, 2007
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling and walls thru out in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed

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BHazardous
Properly secure the loose electric light fixture at ceiling in the entire apartment located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 3FL
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 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color south wall in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Sep 30, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarding east wall at 1st sty at public hall
Sep 30, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling, north and east walls in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective plaster walls and ceiling throughout at public hall
Jun 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly secure the loose banister at public hall, 1st story
Jun 13, 2005
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3fl, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 13, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 19

Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke the permit and approvals issued in connection to job # 321713295 due to the suspension of the master plumber's license #2025. all plumbing work in connection with this application has been ordered stopped immediately
Jun 20, 2024
Dob violation - dismissed
Plumbing none
The department of buildings intends to revoke all plumbing work under permit number 321713295 stop all plumbing work based upon lmp number 2025 not renewing there permit due to prior suspension of license under above mentioned permit and obtain a new master plumber to supersede the plumbing permit
Jun 12, 2019
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 30, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
May 18, 2016
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 18, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed

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Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Nov 4, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 7, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed
Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Aug 12, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 32

Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304074n issued on 2-27-18 & to file a c of c pursuant to28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. remedy: comply w/comm's order &/or a cert of
Feb 27, 2019 · Penalty $1,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in summons/vio#35304074n issued on 02/27/18 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1 & 1rcny 102-01. for work w/o a permit. no record show electrical permit at this
Jul 12, 2018 · Penalty $6,250
Resolve
Class - 1
Work without a permit. observed electricians installing electrical cable and light fixtures at second floor walls and ceiling, no electrical permit on file. work completed on 30%. rem: stop all work. make site
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. noted: work in progress under dob application #321713295. observed new drywall framing partition being erected at first and second f
Feb 27, 2018 · Penalty $500
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply with the commossioner's order contained in nov#35117970h issued on 05/16/15 & to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. for illegal occupancy in basemen
Jul 9, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35117970h issuedon 05/16/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/out a permit.rem:comply w/comm's order &/
May 25, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35117970h issued on 5/16/15 & 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.
Apr 15, 2016 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in nov#35117970h issued on 5/16/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.for work w/o a permit.rem comply w/ the comm's orde
Mar 8, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to provide # of requirement means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 27-366;bc 1021.1(2014 code)for 1st fl furnished rooms. previous vio#35138790n
Feb 12, 2016 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner. lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-954. noted: 1st & bsmt duplex apt converted to furnished rooms w/o automatic sprinklers
Feb 12, 2016 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve

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Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: basement & 1st fl duplex apt in 2 family bldg now converted & occupied as furnished rooms in total 5 rooms. previ
Feb 12, 2016 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35117970h issued on 5/16/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. noted: no record of compliance. remedy: comply w/comm's order
Jan 21, 2016 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35117970h issued on 5/16/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to that allowed by the c of o or dob record
Dec 5, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov# 35117970h issued on 05/16/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o bmst
Oct 7, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 2
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov #35117970h issued on 5/16/15 & to file a c of c pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01. occupancy contrary to dob records basement & 1st fl covered to
Aug 24, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: lack of a system ofautomatic sprinklers where required per bc903.7 & 27-954 for transiently occupied bldg. previous viol #35139008z;35138791p. remedy: disconti
Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied bldg. previous vio #35139009k;35138792r. remedy: discontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Unlawful acts: failure to comply w/an order of comm's order-vacate #171/2015. noted: bsmt & 1st fl occupied as(sofit)6 sro/furnished room/transient use(disobeying)vacate #171/2015 dated 5-16-15. remedy: comply
Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Sec. 28-301.1 residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families. noted: bsmt & 1st fl duplex apt in 2 family bldg now converted & occupied as furnished rooms/transient use in
Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27-366 for transiently occupied bldg. previous viol #35139007r;35138791n.
Aug 21, 2015 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to mantain building in code compliant manner.premises lack of a system of automatic sprinklers where required per bc 903.2;27-945 for transient use.previous violation #35138791p.discontinue illegal occu
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve
Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system for transient use. previous violation #35138792r. remedy:dicontinue illegal occupancy.
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling from 1 0r 2 families to 4 or more families.noted:basement and 1st fl. duplex apt in 2 family building converted and occupied as furnished rooms/transient use. rem:
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code compliant manner. failure to provide number of requied measures of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1& 27-366 for transient use.previous violation #35138790n.rem:discontin
Aug 12, 2015 · Penalty $3,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in a code compliant manner.failure to provide # of required means of egress for every floor per bc 1018.1 & 27.366 for transiently occupied bldg.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Jul 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,200
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to maintian bldg in a code complaint manner.lack of a system of automatic sprinkler where required per bc 903.2;27-954 for transiently occupied bldg.rem:discontinue occupancy
Jul 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
Class - 1
907.2.8 failure to provide fire alarm system in transiently occupied blsg.rem:discontinue illegal occupancy
Jul 13, 2015 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve
Class - 1
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for 1 or 2 families to 4 or more families.noted:basement and 1st floor as duplex apt.in 2 family bldg converted and occupied as furnished rooms/transient are into t
Jul 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comple w/the comm's order contained in nov#35117970h issued on 05/16/15 & file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4& 1rcny 102-01.failure to comply w/the comm's to vacate bldg.note @tim
Jul 11, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in nov#35117970h issued on 05/16/15 & to file a cert of correction pursuant to 28-201.1,28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept
Jul 11, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Resolve
Class - 1
Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept.records.illegal occupancy noted in basement & 1st floor(duplex)apt.the apt was converted into a transient hotel(air b & b)with 10 beds in basement level and 1
May 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve
Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.work noted on 1st and basement levels.full height partitions walls created two bed rooms without natural lighting and ventilation one room on each of the floors.rem:obtain all required permits
May 16, 2015 · Penalty $2,000
Resolve

Complaints

Plumbing
Water supply
Feb 14, 2016 · Apt 3
Close
Electric
Power outage
Sep 8, 2015 · Apt 3
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt FL3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Feb 2, 2015 · Apt FL3
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 20, 2010 · Apt 2ND
Close
Heating
Heat related
Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Electric
Wiring
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close

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Electric
Wiring
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Jun 6, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 2, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
May 2, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
May 2, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type: Two-family home (B3)
Year built: 1899
Floors: 2
Residential units: 2
Building area: 2,001 ft²
Lot area: 2,067 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1610 / 25
Assessed value: $70,920
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #825077, last renewed Jul 16, 2024.

Questions about 926a Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 926a Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Chai, Nicholas.

Does 926a Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 21 housing violations at this property.

Is 926a 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 926a Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 926a Lafayette Avenue?

It has 2 residential units.

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