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662 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01785-0075Map

Owner of record: Newsum, Cynthia M

662 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 Newsum, Cynthia M. HPD has recorded 164 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 39 of the 50 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
164
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
193

What to know

Concern
9 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 · 164

  • 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
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective entrance door in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed wires at the ceiling at public hall, 2nd story

    May 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of the upper and lower window sashes at south in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
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  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electrical outlet at east in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood at window recess in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the east and west walls in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx 10sq ft at the ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Replace the broken or defective water closet tank cover in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at basement. at boiler room

    May 8, 2024

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • C

    Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant
  • A

    Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all walls and all ceilings in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color approx 12sq ft of unkeyed plaster at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak from the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective light fixture at the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at the west wall in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance of the upper and lower window sashes at north in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Provide in accordance with the rules and regulations of this department a waterproof floor and base for the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Repair the flushing apparatus and maintain same so as to flush effectively the water closet , in the bathroom located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Nov sent out
  • A

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric outlet at west in the 1st room from north located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north

    May 8, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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.

    Feb 25, 2022

    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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Mar 27, 2021

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Feb 27, 2021

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Aug 9, 2020

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Correct failure to notify occupants and/or to investigate lead-based paint hazards.

    Jul 11, 2020

    Open — Nov sent out
  • C

    Correct failure to provide to the department within 45 days of demand all records required to be maintained by owner pursuant to local law 1 of 2004 related to lead-based paint notices, inspections and remediation/abatement activities.

    Feb 14, 2020 · Apt 3FL

    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.

    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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from window to fire escape or provide approved type gate .. located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Open — Nov sent out

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 1

  • Class - 1

    Occupancy contrary to that allowed by c/o and dob records 3 sty class 'a' apt converted into 3 'b' rooms. remedy: discontinue illegal use ofamended c/o.

    Nov 23, 2009 · Penalty $12,000

    Active

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Apr 4, 2025 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    May 7, 2024 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window pane

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
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  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Apr 26, 2024 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Apr 9, 2024 · Apt BLDG

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Electric

    Outlet/switch

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Toilet

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Door/window

    Door

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Apr 1, 2024 · Apt 2SECON

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Mar 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Safety

    Smoke detector

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 26, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Door/window

    Window frame

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Pests

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Water leak

    Heavy flow

    Mar 20, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 28, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Bell-buzzer/intercom

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Feb 21, 2014 · Apt 2

    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
3,420 ft²
Lot area
1,900 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1785 / 75
Assessed value
$133,140
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #336945, last renewed Mar 26, 2024.

Questions about 662 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 662 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Newsum, Cynthia M.

Does 662 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 164 housing violations at this property.

Is 662 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 662 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 662 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.