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
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 · 34
- 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
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.
Dec 3, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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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- ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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.
Apr 21, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin consisting of flies at public hall, 1st story
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance , 1st story
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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 - 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
Sep 19, 2018
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide approved screen above and below skylight , 2nd story
Sep 30, 2016
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 30, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
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 - 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 2, 2nd story
Jan 15, 2005 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
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.