501 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01783-0098Map
Owner of record: 501 Lafayette LLC
501 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 501 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 266 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 6 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 266
- DOB violations
- 12
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 336
What to know
Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
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.
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Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 266
- ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all stories and its components at building front at fire escape
Sep 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock vestibule door , 1st story
Sep 29, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at vestibule , 1st story
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance , 1st story
Aug 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet .. in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Aug 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Aug 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door mortise lock at south wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 15, 2025
Open — Nov sent out
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- ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the kitchen located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door lock at south wall in the foyer located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 sq ft at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north original violation 18162475 issued 15-aug-25 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code 27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective defective lock at entrance door at public hall, 1st story
Nov 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at basement at boiler room
Nov 23, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of heat for the apartment in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Nov 23, 2024 · Apt 3R
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system locked door at boiler room
May 31, 2024
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
May 31, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov certified late - ANon-hazardous
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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective marble saddle at doorway at building entrance
Jan 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective upper hinge at door at vestibule
Jan 22, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - IInformation / order
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 - ANon-hazardous
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 - IInformation / order
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at vestibule entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2022
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective marble saddle at floor entrance in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Cleanse to the satisfaction of this department the ceramic tiles surface and caulking of visible mold at east and south walls around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
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
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of key operatated lock installed on entrance door at room with fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of hasp and eye device assembly installed on gate at fire escape window in the 1st room from north located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). missing in the entire apartment located at apt 3r, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Jul 20, 2022 · Apt 3R
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
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 - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2r, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 9, 2021 · Apt 2R
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jul 6, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electric wires at south wall in the private hallway located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door to cellar at building front was locked
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. scrape and remove rust scales and paint with 2 coats of paint all components on all balconies at south stack fire escape at court (front of building)
Jun 30, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the kitchen located at apt 3l, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 30, 2021 · Apt 3L
Open — Nov sent out
DOB building violations · 12
- Plumbing none
Observed in apt 2r that all plumbing fixtures do not have cold water, violating section 102.3 requiring systems to be maintained in proper operating condition.
Aug 27, 2026
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 - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
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 - 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
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
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- 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
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Work without a permit work noted brick parapet wall being replaced west side remedy stop alkl work until a permit is obtained. failure to protect roofs outlets or skylights of adjoining property during construc
Oct 5, 1988 · Penalty $750
Resolve
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Window pane
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Ventilation system
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 27, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
Lighting
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close
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- General
Mailbox
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Aug 20, 2026 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 4R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 13, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 12, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Nov 11, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 10, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Sep 25, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 14, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 13, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
Aug 9, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 6, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 3, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door frame
May 15, 2025 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 22, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Nov 8, 2024 · Apt 2R
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
May 31, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 15, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Mar 11, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 18, 2024 · Apt 3F
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jun 30, 2023 · Apt 3F
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close - Door/window
Door
Jun 19, 2023 · Apt 2R
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 31, 2025 | $3,600,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 7 |
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 / 98
- Assessed value
- $786,600
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #344030, last renewed Jan 9, 2023.
Questions about 501 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 501 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 501 Lafayette LLC.
Does 501 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 266 housing violations at this property.
Is 501 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 6 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 86% of its 7 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 501 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 501 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.