roofy
Post

737 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01786-0055Map

Owner of record: Johnson, Wendell S

737 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 2005 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Johnson, Wendell S. HPD has recorded 17 housing violations here, most recently on June 13, 2025.

HPD violations
17
DOB violations
1
ECB violations
1
HPD complaints
14

What to know

Good
No open Class C

No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.

Good
Last violation Jun 13, 2025

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 · 17

  • 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 13, 2025

    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 17, 2024

    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 21, 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 31, 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.

    Apr 20, 2021

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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 .. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 frame missing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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. at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
Show 7 more ↓
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mail box sign miissing at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 22, 2016

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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 29, 2016

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Dec 19, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Dec 11, 2013 · Apt 2

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of heavy metal gate and meterials at public hall, 1st story

    Dec 11, 2013

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder key operated lock at iron gate, , 1st story

    Apr 19, 2007

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 1

  • Fail to certify class 1 none

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

    Apr 24, 2014

    Dob violation - active

ECB violations · 1

  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to provide approved plans at premises at time of insepction.noted:active job site.interior framing ongoing.no plans available for inspection of conformity.remedy:stop all work.provide approved plans.

    Mar 25, 2005

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Plumbing

    Radiator

    Jul 31, 2009 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 8, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    May 8, 2007 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Apr 15, 2007 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Vermin

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Windows

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
Show 4 more ↓
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Wall

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Basin/sink

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Doors

    Mar 5, 2007 · Apt 1FL

    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
2005
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
5,200 ft²
Lot area
2,500 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1786 / 55
Assessed value
$147,720
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #379775, last renewed Oct 1, 2025.

Questions about 737 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 737 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Johnson, Wendell S.

Does 737 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 17 housing violations at this property.

Is 737 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 737 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 2005 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 737 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.