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547 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0074Map

Owner of record: Bedstuy Townhouse LLC

547 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 4 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Bedstuy Townhouse LLC. HPD has recorded 72 housing violations here, most recently on June 10, 2025. 2 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
72
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 10, 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 · 72

  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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.

    Nov 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    File annual bedbug report in accordance with hpd rule as described on the back of this notice of violation or as described on hpds website, www.nyc.gov\hpd, search bed bugs.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of extremely hot water with a temperature of 172f exceeding the maximum recommended temperature of 130f in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story

    Dec 1, 2021 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the east fire stair at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at the west fire stair at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 1, 2021

    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.

    Apr 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story apt. kitchen & bathroom.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling of front and rear room-3rd sty. apt.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
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  • A

    Refit closet door at 1st room from front 3rd story apt.3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Refit window throughout entire 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail at 1-3 story public hall stair

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective north entrance door to 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective electrical light fixture ceiling southwest room 3rd story apt .3.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at north room 3rd story apt. 3.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches throughout 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls & walls & ceiling throughout 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective connection wasteline at sink kitchen 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets wash basin bathroom 3rd story apt. 3

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in sink, kitchen 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all obstructions and repair all defects in bath tub bathroom 2 sty. apt. 2

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling rear room, 3rd story apartment.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the missing balustrades at 2 sty. public hall landing 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color east wall at front room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective upper frame and sash east window front room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at center room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose electric light socket in north east room 2 sty. apt. 2

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at front room 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling bathroom 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Replace with new the broken or defective light fixture at ceiling kitchen 2 sty. apt 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling kitchen 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at entrance door to building

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose handrail all stories public hall stairs.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing balusters all stories public hall stairs.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing upper & lower sash 3rd story apt. kitchen window.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective lower window sash & glass 3rd story apt. southwest room.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin mice & roaches 3rd story apt.kitchen.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator , paper boxes, clothes & house hold items. 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective sheet rock ceiling 3rd story apt. northeast room.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install central hot water system or, if feasible, individual hot water heaters, and file an application forapproval before doing work kitchen and bathroom 2 sty. apt. 2.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of refrigerator and boxes of clothes, 3rd story public hall.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective ceiling light fixture 3 sty. apt. bathroom.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective water supply pipe wash-basin 3 sty.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly secure the loose ceiling 4 sty apt north east sheet rock loose rear room.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceiling 5 sty apt north east room front.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Abate the nuisance consisting of electrical fixture 4 sty apt ceiling north east room rear.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets at bathtub bathroom 3 sty. apt.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color ceiling rear room 3 sty. apt.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 3rd story kitchen and bathroom fixtures apt. 4.

    Jul 23, 2004

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Sec. 28-103.13 access right of entry. at time of alt-1 inspection active jobsite observed jobsite door locked of street level was able to see workers on 3-4 sty of jobsite from street leve. stop all work entire

    Jun 7, 2019 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Oct 12, 2017 · Apt BLDG

    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 (C3)
Year built
1899
Floors
4
Residential units
4
Building area
4,554 ft²
Lot area
2,200 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 74
Assessed value
$693,000
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #389921, last renewed Jul 10, 2025.

Questions about 547 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 547 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Bedstuy Townhouse LLC.

Does 547 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 72 housing violations at this property.

Is 547 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 547 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 547 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

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