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521 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0088Map

Owner of record: Transition 521 Lafayette LLC

521 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 Transition 521 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 13 housing violations here, most recently on April 10, 2024. 3 of the 13 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
13
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
6
HPD complaints
13

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Apr 10, 2024

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 · 13

  • 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

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). ,defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector ,drfective in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair the broken or defective ,electrical light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 13, 2017 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of riser in excess of 7 inches height at 11 step up from bottom at bldg front

    Jun 16, 2017

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retading plaster at ceiling. at cellar

    Apr 30, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Replace with new the missing self closing metal door at boiler room. at cellar

    Apr 30, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring throughout. at cellar

    Apr 30, 2012

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit .. located at apt 3, 2nd story

    Apr 30, 2012 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 6

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o & dob records 2 & 3 story.class a apt converted into single room occupancy creating 7 bedrooms thru out.inadequate light & ventilation.rem:discontinue illegal use of

    Apr 30, 2012 · Penalty $6,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 3

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner at time of insp observed at front of a vacant 3story plus bsmt attached wood framed bldg at 2nd fl lvl middle window a piece of aluminum flashing for window sil

    Apr 2, 2011 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154 51.15.3b.32a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f.50g.50h.50i.must immediately clogged 50b no fusable link line damper on fresh air intake 50c chimney vented in 1st fl fire place carbon monoxide 50d chimney sealed on

    Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154 51.15.3b.32a.50a.50b.50c.50d.50e.50f.50g.50h.must fix immediately50a fresh air intake clogged 50b no fusable link fire damper on fresh air intake 50c chimney vented in first fl fire place carbon monoxide

    Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B154 3b.50a.51 50a flue pipe vented in the fl apt fire place fumes carbon monoxide must fix immediately

    Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $5,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    B101 50a.50b 50a work w/o a permit 28.105.1 50b no work permit filed w/dob for the instalation of teh second boiler

    Jan 20, 2010 · Penalty $8,000

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Electric

    Lighting

    Oct 2, 2017 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt UNIT3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Stairs

    Jun 14, 2017 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Construction

    Vacant apartment

    Aug 21, 2012 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jan 20, 2010 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Aug 27, 2008 · Apt 1

    Close
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  • Heating

    Heat related

    Dec 2, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Nov 1, 2006 · Apt 2FL

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 23, 2006 · 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
Walk-up apartment building (C0)
Year built
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,684 ft²
Lot area
1,917 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 88
Assessed value
$132,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #370669, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 521 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 521 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Transition 521 Lafayette LLC.

Does 521 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 13 housing violations at this property.

Is 521 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 521 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 521 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.