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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

Concern
3 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

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 · 71

  • 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 19, 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 27, 2024

    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.

    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 20, 2023

    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.

    Mar 23, 2023

    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 9, 2022

    Open — Info 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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

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

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    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
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    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
  • 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.

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Jun 10, 2021

    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

    Jun 10, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Code: arrange and make self-closing the doors at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Jun 10, 2021

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • 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.

    Nov 10, 2016

    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 a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)

    Jun 5, 2014

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Jun 20, 2009

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Aug 23, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective floor tiles 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. make stationary the iron ladder leading to scuttle opening in roof 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 3 sty apt.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3 sty public hall bathroom.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    § 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
  • B

    Provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination all stys public hall.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of paint cans & household items scuttle ladder enclosure 3 sty public hall.

    Feb 16, 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 1 sty public hall vestibule.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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 16, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • 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.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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
  • C

    Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the dog fecal matter cellar thru out.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electrical wire ceiling center & boiler room cellar.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of unpainted wood cornice front bldg.

    Feb 16, 1990

    Open — Not complied with
  • B

    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

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
2,668 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.