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
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 · 70
- CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
§ 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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
§ 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 - 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 incandescent light required.
Aug 18, 2012
Closed — Violation closed - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the ***cellar.***
Mar 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ***exposed electrical wire at cellar ceiling through out.**
Mar 4, 2009
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - BHazardous
§ 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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ***scuttle cover.***
Mar 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing ***skylight.***
Mar 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective ***roof.***
Mar 4, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ***no electric supply all storys.*** at public hall
Mar 4, 2009
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 1r, 1st story
Feb 10, 2009 · Apt 1R
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
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
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.