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523 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0087Map

Owner of record: Ownes, Gloria

523 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Ownes, Gloria. HPD has recorded 28 housing violations here, most recently on November 18, 2025. 22 of the 28 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
28
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
2

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 18, 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 · 28

  • 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 18, 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.

    Apr 10, 2024

    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
  • 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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 100 watts minimum required fixtures present light not on

    Sep 24, 1998

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Replace with new the missing interior handle on entrance door to 2 sty apt 2. , section '' ''

    Oct 4, 1995 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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 100 watts.

    Oct 19, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department ceiling 2 sty apt kitchen

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bldg materials 3 sty public hall at scuttle cover.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide slide bolt hook or lock which does not require a key to open at scuttle cover to roof.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Post notice, in form approved by the department, stating the name and location of the person designated by the owner to have key to buildings heating system 1 sty public hall and on boiler room door

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box missing

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 2 sty apt 2 holl located at apt 2

    Oct 5, 1990 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp & eye scuttle cover to roof.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate 3 sty apt

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brickwork at chimney roof southeast

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of uncapped gas pipe east wall basement sty public hall

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice roof rear

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective wood cornice roof rear

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household articles 1 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of shopping carts bicycle roofing paper & household items at scuttle ladder 3 sty public hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Section 62 m/d law rearrange television and/or radio antenna to be at least 10 feet above roof and not attached to any fire escape or soil or vent line at rear roof.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    D26-41.15 adm code post and maintain a proper sign on wall of entrance story showing the registration number assigned by the department and the address of the building.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of household items basement pub hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    D26-10.01, 10.05 adm code remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles table card board boxes 1 2 & 3 stys pub hall.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Section 65 m/d law provide under completed permit, a proper enclosure for the central heating plant, cellar.

    Oct 5, 1990

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 18

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Jul 24, 2015 · Apt 18

    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 (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,376 ft²
Lot area
2,283 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 87
Assessed value
$122,640
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351383, last renewed Nov 18, 2025.

Questions about 523 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 523 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Ownes, Gloria.

Does 523 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 28 housing violations at this property.

Is 523 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 523 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 523 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 3 residential units.

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