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503 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0097Map

Owner of record: Lafayette Palace LLC

503 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 7 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Palace LLC. HPD has recorded 603 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 30 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 2 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.

HPD violations
603
DOB violations
16
ECB violations
11
HPD complaints
1,560

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

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

Rent-stabilized units in 2024
2
About 29% of the building's 7 apartments
Down from 7 in 2018

Counts come from owners' rent-stabilization filings shown on NYC Department of Finance tax bills, as extracted by JustFix. They tell you a building has stabilized apartments, not which ones.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 603

  • 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
  • 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

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at northwall and ceiiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at north wall and ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Aug 21, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door at building entrance

    Aug 21, 2024

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    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 17, 2023

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Oct 5, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective saddle in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective .... in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Oct 5, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective approx 1sq ft of fire retardant plaster at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling at public hall, 3rd story

    Sep 30, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Remove device preventing door from being self-closing door stopper at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Sep 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retarded material at south wall at bulkhead

    Sep 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective bulkhead door

    Sep 27, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective with fire retarded material at north wall at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retarded material at ceiling at public hall, 4th story

    Sep 27, 2023

    Open — Nov sent out
  • 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
  • B

    Provide sufficient, proper and separate metal receptacles for the deposit of garbage, rubbish and other waste material and arrange for collection and disposal of such material.

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove the accumulation of refuse and/or rubbish and maintain in a clean condition the floor at public halls and stair at all stories

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint at north court at fire escape

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace with new the broken or defective lock at entrance door to the building , 1st story

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective door frame in the entrance located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 4, 2022

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate around steam riser at ceiling in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 6th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood molding around window frame at head of window in the 2nd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the 1st room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    May 4, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    Properly secure the loose draw handle at sink base cabinet in the kitchen located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window lock at south wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures electrical outlet at west wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Apr 22, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department building entrance door at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the 6th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the 5th room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the 2nd room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at floor in the 1st room from east located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • A

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 1f, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Apr 21, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    Properly repair the broken or defective window upper sash at north wall at public hall, 1st story

    Apr 21, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

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

    Apr 21, 2022

    Open — Violation will be reinspected

DOB building violations · 16

  • 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
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Nov 25, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Oct 14, 2020

    Dob violation - active
  • 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 2014 inspection report

    Oct 1, 2015

    Dob violation - active
  • 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
  • Boilers boiler required

    Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required

    Aug 29, 1995

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 11

  • Class - 1

    Unlawful acts: failure to comply with the commissioners order contained in summons/violation# 35474029x issued on 09/02/20 and to file a certificate of correction pursuant to 28-201.1 and 1rcny 102-01. (failure

    Jan 10, 2024 · Penalty $6,250

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Found burnham in11 boiler serial 65688588 installed and unregistered. register boiler and correct all violating conditions and submit a certificate of correction.

    Oct 30, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain bldg in code compliant manner.no fire stopping.note:at time of inspection observed missing firestopping in basement with above apt above occupied which causes a hazardous living condition fo

    Sep 2, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus appliances materials or wiring in use. defective lights in hallway. remedy: comply with ec code

    Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $1,600

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Failure to secure support raceways cable assemblies boxes cabinets fittings. lobby fixture not properly installed. remedy: secure support per ec

    Aug 19, 2020 · Penalty $800

    Active
  • Class - 2

    Two oil tanks in basement are not legally abandoned. burnham in12 boiler is not registered. correct violating conditions & submit a certificate of correction.

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $625

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Burnham boiler #in12 insalled without a permit. acquire a permit & submit a certificate of correction.

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Failure to maintain; gas piping in cellar has unions and future connection along with improper supports for gas piping. band iron is being used to support gas pipe band iron is not approved to support gas pipe,

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    Gas piping installed from residential cooking gas meter to supply gas to 2 water heaters and a boiler no permit on file to install new piping or reroute gas piping, obtain permit

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $1,250

    Active
  • Class - 1

    New gas piping installed in cellar does not have a permit therefore there is no inspection or certification from dob, file for required permits and have necessary test and inspection performed

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $5,000

    Active
Show 1 more ↓
  • Class - 1

    New gas piping installed in cellar no testing witnessed by dob, perform test

    Jul 15, 2020 · Penalty $2,500

    Active

Complaints

  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Feb 5, 2026 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 31, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 4, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 3, 2025 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Dec 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Door/window

    Door

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Jun 18, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Outside building

    Roof door/hatch

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Fire escape

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Safety

    Carbon monoxide detector

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 3R

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Sep 25, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Mar 8, 2023 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • General

    Signage missing

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Flooring/stairs

    Floor

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Window/frame

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Door/frame

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Bathtub/shower

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    Close
  • Water leak

    Damp spot

    Apr 28, 2022 · Apt 1F

    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
7
Building area
6,400 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1783 / 97
Assessed value
$786,600
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #337308, last renewed Jan 9, 2023.

Questions about 503 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 503 Lafayette Avenue?

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

Does 503 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 603 housing violations at this property.

Is 503 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?

NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 2 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 29% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.

When was 503 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 503 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 7 residential units.

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