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938 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01610-0033Map

Owner of record: 938 Lafayette Realty LLC

938 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 7 residential units across 2.75 floors. The owner of record is 938 Lafayette Realty LLC. HPD has recorded 70 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2022. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
70
DOB violations
4
ECB violations
10
HPD complaints
40

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Oct 4, 2022

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 · 70

  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Refit door at east wall in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective glass at window at north in the 1st room from east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Oct 4, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Sep 12, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 square feet in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • B

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling approximately 2 square feet in the 2nd room from north at east located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west original violation 15312520 issued 14-aug-22 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Open — Certification postponment denied
  • A

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at sink in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective mechanical vents at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Aug 14, 2022 · 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 south at west

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 28, 2022 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the yard at front of building

    Jul 31, 2017

    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

    Jul 31, 2017

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    § 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work for the fire escape that is installed at the rear of the building.

    Dec 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 231 m/d law provide legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing the work for the fire escapes that is installed at the front of the building.

    Dec 3, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue unlawful use for single room occupancy purposes , five created in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide seal up of all accessible opeinings, in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story

    Dec 3, 2014 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    Apts have been vacated by this department and cannot be reoccupied until so ordered after proof of compliance for apts vacate order #119601. west apartment # 3f

    Oct 30, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    § 187 m/d law provide a sprinkler system or a legal second means of egress and file application for approval before doing this work ... in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Sep 24, 2014 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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 incandescent light required.

    Aug 18, 2012

    Closed — Violation closed
  • I

    The premises have been vacated by an order of this department and cannot be reoccupied except for caretaker until a new certificate of occupancy has been obtained.

    Mar 12, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ***cellar.***

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage through out in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    § 185, 240 m/d law properly fire retard in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department the cellar ceiling ****

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ***exposed electrical wire at cellar ceiling through out.**

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower and upper window sashes with glass (2) in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing lower and upper window sashes with glass (2) in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide seal up of all accessible opening (vacant apartment) in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 3F

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    § 300, 301, 302, m/d law file plans and obtain a certificate of occupancy to legalize the following alteration or restore premises to prior legal condition , duplex apartment to the basement divided into 2 class dwelling in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ***fire retardant materal, the ceiling and walls.*** at public hall, 3rd story

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing ***scuttle cover.***

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing ***skylight.***

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective ***roof.***

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage through out (duplex with basement story) in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage through out in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 2nd story

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of fire damage through out in the entire apartment located at apt 4r, 3rd story

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ***ceiling and walls all storys.** at public hall

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and walls in the entire apartment located at apt 4f, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from south at west

    Mar 4, 2009 · Apt 4F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ***no electric supply all storys.*** at public hall

    Mar 4, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1r, 1st story

    Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of no electricity at cellar

    Feb 10, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 4

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jul 15, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Feb 25, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    Stop all work contact borough commissioner office

    Oct 13, 2012

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 10

  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35097969p issued on 12/2/14,for work w/o a permit. in the cellar 3 rooms created & on top of existing bldg vertical & horizontal

    May 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the commissioner's order contained in notice of violation #35062181j issued on 2/28/15. no permits pulled to correct violation conditions.(cellar creating 3 rooms & on top floor 2 room enlar

    Apr 12, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order contained in notice of violation#35061027r issued on 01/13/15.rem:comply w/ the comm's order.

    Feb 28, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35117132z issued on 11/28/14.rem:comply w/the comm's order.

    Jan 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to comply w/the comm's order contained in notice of vio#35097969p issued on 12/02/14.rem:comply w/the comm's order.

    Jan 13, 2015 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ the comm's order to file a cert of correction w/ the dept of bldg for notice of violation #35097968m issued on 12/02/14pursuant to 28-204.4 & 1rcny 102-01.rem:file a cert of correction.

    Jan 13, 2015 · Penalty $800

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o permit.note: interior partition walls erected at cellar creating 3 rooms at celalr level. vertical and horizontal enlargement con structed on top of 3rd storpy of existing bldg creating 2 rooms and

    Dec 2, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by the bldg dept records. note: hpdmdr#349001 indicates building is 3 stories 5 units.bldg converted by 8 sros, 3 rooms arranged for sleeping quarters at the cellar level.4 s

    Dec 2, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Work w/o a permit.noted:@ time of insp.4 workers completing installation of a fire escape along exp.(1)front facade of bldg.fire escape is painted black,balcony slats close to facade wall(not installed completi

    Nov 28, 2014 · Penalty $1,600

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by cofo and dob records - records 2sty duplexed into 3sty front creating a duplex apt no 2nd means of egress. inadequate light and ventilation. 3rd story front used for living

    Sep 24, 2014 · Penalty $2,400

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Oct 10, 2026 · Apt 2

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Jan 23, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Nov 6, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 14, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Aug 19, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
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  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Ventilation system

    Aug 11, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Appliance

    Electric/gas range

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 22, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 19, 2021 · Apt 4B

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 1, 2018 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 6, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 5, 2009 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 29, 2009 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 23, 2008 · Apt 1R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Feb 12, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 5, 2008 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 4FTOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 13, 2007 · Apt 4FTOP

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 10, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 17, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 11, 2007 · Apt 4FTOP

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Oct 4, 2007 · Apt 4R

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Sep 24, 2007 · Apt 4FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 14, 2004 · Apt NA

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Walk-up apartment building (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
2.75
Residential units
7
Building area
5,015 ft²
Lot area
1,700 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1610 / 33
Assessed value
$686,700
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #349001, last renewed Jul 30, 2026.

Questions about 938 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 938 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 938 Lafayette Realty LLC.

Does 938 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 70 housing violations at this property.

Is 938 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 938 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 938 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 7 residential units.

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