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505 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0095Map

Owner of record: 505 Lafayette LLC

505 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 16 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 505 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 130 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 3 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
130
DOB violations
37
ECB violations
4
HPD complaints
71

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation May 5, 2026

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 · 130

  • 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.

    May 5, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceilng in the foyer located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Dec 30, 2024 · Apt 4C

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at ceiling at fire passage way at east

    Dec 30, 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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consiisting of chain and padlock installed on gate at fire passage way at east

    Jan 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.

    Jan 18, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective missing air valve at , radiator , north wall, at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective counter balance at lower sash window, 2nd from south, at west wall, at public hall, 4th story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • C

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of wire mesh at walls to exit stair fire passageway , southeast section,

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and padlock, at gate at fire passageway at east

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Replace with new the broken or defective cracked and loose marble saddle at door leaing to west court yard at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles attached with chains to handrails at vestibule stair at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked ceramic floor tiles at public hall, 1st story

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cracked brick wall with missing and deteriorated mortar at joints , 4th story at building front

    Jan 13, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and pad locked at gate leading to east fire passageway, building front

    Oct 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of air conditioner protruding at window sill on 2nd and 3rd story balconies south stack, building front

    Oct 11, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor at public hall, 1st story

    Nov 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 53, 187, 231 m/d law and department rules and regulations. provide a shoe properly secured to bottom of string of dropladder at building front at fire escape

    Sep 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective locking device at building entrance door , 1st story

    Sep 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    § 329, m/d law and dept. rules and regs. provide a completed certificate of inspection visits in a proper frame at or near mailboxes, bottom edge of frame between 48-62 inches above floor ...frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 17, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair the broken or defective heavy-duty lock at the building entrance door

    Jul 21, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing air vavle at north radiator at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 28, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening chain and lockable padlock on door at east fire passage way

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all parts all stack story balconies at the front of the building at fire escape

    Apr 16, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the missing air valve at steam radiator at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Feb 25, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at apartment in the entrance located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at west wall in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the foyer located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak above ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles with ground joints of visible mold at north,east and west walls at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the roof so that it will not leak at south wall in the bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at entrance to roof in bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... approximately 1 square foot at window header 1st from south in the 2nd room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall, 1st story

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective non-self locking door knob at entrance door to roof in bulkhead at public hall stairs

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective metal flashing at south and east exterior wall at bulkhead on roof

    Oct 7, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operated lock installed on entrance door at room leading to fire escape window in the 1st room from east at south located at apt 4a, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Oct 7, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Open — Not complied with
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at public hall entrance to inner court , 1st story

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors at bulkhead to roof

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post and maintain a proper notice on wall of the entrance story in english and spanish on the availability of the agencys housing information guide. a sample notice can be found at www.nyc.gov/hpd. at public hall

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

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

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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. at public hall

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove the obstruction in fireproof passageway double cylinder lock installed at metal gate at east building at fire passage way

    Sep 26, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 37

  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection

    Nov 14, 2025

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection

    Sep 23, 2024

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 30, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection

    Jun 20, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection

    Apr 25, 2023

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Jan 6, 2021

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

    Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation

    Sep 30, 2020

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report

    Nov 8, 2019

    Dob violation - active
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  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report

    Apr 6, 2018

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report

    Feb 24, 2017

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2013 inspection report

    Mar 3, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report

    May 15, 2014

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report

    Mar 1, 2013

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report

    Dec 13, 2011

    Dob violation - active
  • Low pressure boiler boiler required

    Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

    Dec 31, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 1, 2009

    Dob violation - active
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 19, 2007

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 6, 2006

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Jan 31, 2005

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Feb 13, 2004

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 19, 2003

    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

    Feb 7, 2000

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Mar 16, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jul 13, 1998

    V%*-dob violation - dismissed
  • Construction other optional

    C-construction other optional

    Jul 13, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    May 4, 1998

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Sep 16, 1997

    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
  • Unsafe buildings none

    Ub-unsafe buildings none

    Jan 12, 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 · 4

  • Class - 2

    Failure to comply w/ commissioner's order contained in summons/violation#35540203p issued 10/7/20&to file certificate of correction pursuantto 28-201.1&1rcny102-01 for failure to maintain bldg in code compliant

    Jan 21, 2021 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner: noted: observed at front facade(exp#1),bricks are cracked at corners bby stone medallions near parapet wall,also horizontal cracks above top floor windows by

    Oct 7, 2020 · Penalty $3,125

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain b;dg in code compliant manner. as noted: at time of inspection observed at exp#1 a vertical crack in parapet approx 3-4feet long & 1/4" wire also noted step cracking at corner of parapet wal

    Jun 30, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    As per class 2 (b265) 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records. submit a current b09 report.

    Apr 14, 2017 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 30, 2026 · Apt 4C

    Open
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 29, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 10, 2026 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Aug 19, 2025 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Apr 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 21, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door frame

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Dec 17, 2024 · Apt BUILDI

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Nov 15, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2024 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    May 28, 2024 · Apt 3B

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jan 4, 2023 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 14, 2022 · Apt 2C

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 9, 2022 · Apt 4D

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jan 30, 2022 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 24, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Nov 4, 2021 · Apt 1B

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Oct 28, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 16, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Jul 17, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • General

    Bell/buzzer/intercom

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jul 14, 2021 · Apt 1A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    May 29, 2021 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Oct 5, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Sep 10, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 12, 2020 · Apt 4C

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Jul 22, 2020 · Apt 4A

    Close
  • Appliance

    Refrigerator

    Apr 17, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 17, 2020 · Apt 3C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2019 · Apt 1C

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Oct 7, 2019 · Apt 1A

    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 (C1)
Year built
1931
Floors
4
Residential units
16
Building area
14,240 ft²
Lot area
4,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 95
Assessed value
$522,900
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #323681, last renewed Aug 20, 2024.

Questions about 505 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 505 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 505 Lafayette LLC.

Does 505 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 130 housing violations at this property.

Is 505 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 505 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 505 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 16 residential units.

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