591 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01784-0089Map
Owner of record: Lafayette Living LLC
591 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Living LLC. HPD has recorded 71 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 16 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 71
- DOB violations
- 0
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 5
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
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 71
- 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 19, 2025
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.
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 27, 2024
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.
Apr 10, 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 20, 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
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 9, 2022
Open — Info 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.
Feb 25, 2022
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.
Feb 25, 2022
Open — Nov sent out
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective at front entrance to building , 1st story
Oct 6, 2021
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Remove the illegal fastening consisting of hasp and eye lock capable of being padlocked at metal gate at building front yard
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at west wall at public hall, 3rd story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 missing at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
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
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story
Jun 10, 2021
Open — Violation will be reinspected - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jun 10, 2021 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of flower pots on 2nd story balcony at building front
Jun 10, 2021
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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 9, 2021
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.
Oct 30, 2019
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.
Oct 18, 2018
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 24, 2017
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 10, 2016
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.
Oct 9, 2015
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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jun 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Jun 20, 2009
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Dec 19, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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
Aug 23, 2007
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color west wall center foyer 3 sty apt .
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty public hall bathroom.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
§ 36, 66, 67, 178, 217 m/d law maintain proper ventilation by removing wrappings and/or obstructions from the louvres or ventilators or windows or skylight over 3 st public hall stair.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color walls & ceiling all stys public hall.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans & household items scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
§ 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 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Feb 16, 1990
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
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 16, 1990
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
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.
Feb 16, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective masonry tread 1st & 11th up street to 1 sty public hall vestibule.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dog fecal matter cellar thru out.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling center & boiler room cellar.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice front bldg.
Feb 16, 1990
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors top & bottom basement to cellar.
Feb 16, 1990
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 0
No DOB violations on record
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Apr 2, 2026 · Apt 1
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jun 5, 2014 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C0)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 3
- Building area
- 2,668 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,667 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1784 / 89
- Assessed value
- $120,900
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #321730, last renewed Mar 31, 2021.
Questions about 591 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 591 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Living LLC.
Does 591 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 71 housing violations at this property.
Is 591 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 591 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 591 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.