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573 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0058Map

Owner of record: Sophia Shafaq As Trustee

573 Lafayette Avenue is a mixed residential and retail building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 1 residential unit across 3 floors. The owner of record is Sophia Shafaq As Trustee. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on November 24, 2025. 1 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
8
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
22

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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 · 34

  • 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.

    Nov 24, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Dec 3, 2024

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at flooring in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl tiles at flooring in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and all walls in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Oct 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling and west wall at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor cover in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective base sink cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tiles at south wall in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective washbasin cabinet in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor cover in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 1, 2023 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Sep 19, 2018 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin consisting of flies at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in a private dwelling. at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 19, 2018

    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

    Sep 19, 2018

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide approved screen above and below skylight , 2nd story

    Sep 30, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Jun 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose light fixture to ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit lower pane at window in the kitchen located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling in the 1st room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of missing cover plate on outlet at north wall in the 4th room from north located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jun 30, 2015 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and ceilings at all stories at public hall

    Jun 30, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective bathtub surface in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of defective light switch in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Sep 25, 2014 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak over ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3

    Aug 14, 2006 · Apt 3

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 2, 2nd story

    Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the bathroom located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 8

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    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

    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

    Aug 16, 1993

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jun 1, 1993

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Sep 27, 2013 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 31, 2010 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 16, 2006 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 26, 2006 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Aug 10, 2006 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 4, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Nov 19, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 18, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Jan 10, 2004 · Apt 2

    Close

Sales history

No recorded sales in our data

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

Building details

Building type
Mixed residential and retail building (S0)
Year built
1931
Floors
3
Residential units
1
Building area
3,060 ft²
Lot area
1,600 ft²
Zoning
R6A
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 58
Assessed value
$122,040
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #818647, last renewed Feb 14, 2025.

Questions about 573 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 573 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Sophia Shafaq As Trustee.

Does 573 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 573 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 573 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 573 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 1 residential units and 3 units in total.

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