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519 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0089Map

Owner of record: 519 Lafayette Ave LLC

519 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 519 Lafayette Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 27 housing violations here, most recently on November 4, 2022. 6 of the 27 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
27
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
1

What to know

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Good
Last violation Nov 4, 2022

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 · 27

  • 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
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1 upper level, apartment at north

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at the entrance (basement story) located at apt 1, apartment at north

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Discontinue the rooming unit at cellar located at apt 1 lower level, apartment at north

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of lockable door lock installed on door leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 2nd story, apartment at south

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 300 m/d law file plans and application and legalize the following alteration or restore to the legal condition existing prior to the making of said alteration consisting of walls erected with frame and door diminishing 2nd story public hall and enclosing 2nd story public hall stairs, scuttle closet and skylight at 3rd story

    Apr 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide access to roof from public hall by means of scuttle as part of primary means egress required by law at 3rd story

    Apr 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace with new the missing scuttle ladder at public hall, 3rd story

    Apr 6, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    § 233 m/d law remove door from closet leading to scuttle opening in roof at public hall 3rd story

    Apr 6, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of furniture obstructing egress to fire escape window in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 1 upper level, apartment at north

    Apr 6, 2022 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • 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
  • 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.

    Oct 30, 2019

    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.

    Oct 18, 2018

    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 24, 2017

    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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    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 fixture present lights not on

    Sep 24, 1998

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing 3 sty apt 3. located at apt 3

    Mar 1, 1990 · Apt 3

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling 3 sty apt front east room.

    Mar 1, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the illegal fastening hasp capable of being padlocked metal scuttle cover roof.

    Mar 1, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective basement sty apt 1 forman. located at apt 1

    Feb 22, 1990 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 session. located at apt 2

    Feb 22, 1990 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint or post a sign indicating floors on wall at or near stairs public hall all stys.

    Feb 22, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 & on boiler room door.

    Feb 22, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame readily accessible for signature, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at frame missing 1 sty public hall.

    Feb 22, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors bottom & top stair enclosure cellar.

    Feb 22, 1990

    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 50 watts night inspection.

    Jan 30, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 2

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c of o and/or the dob records. illegal tri-plex apt created connecting 1st story,basement and cellar. sleeping area present at cellar w/ half bathroom wash basin and water

    Apr 6, 2022 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Feb 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    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 / 89
Assessed value
$124,860
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #352595, last renewed Aug 14, 2025.

Questions about 519 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 519 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 519 Lafayette Ave LLC.

Does 519 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 27 housing violations at this property.

Is 519 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 519 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 519 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.