729 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01786-0058Map
Owner of record: Lafayette Ave Equities LLC
729 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 17 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Lafayette Ave Equities LLC. HPD has recorded 306 housing violations here, most recently on September 14, 2026. 7 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 7 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 306
- DOB violations
- 23
- ECB violations
- 16
- HPD complaints
- 407
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 · 306
- ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice regarding rent stabilization law, in a form approved by the commissioner, in a conspicuous location within the common area at the buildings entrance. for more information about signage requirements, please visit: https://www.nyc.gov/site/hpd/services-and-information/required-signage.page
Sep 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting of household items at balcony at building front at fire escape, 3rd story
Sep 14, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing in the entire apartment located at apt 4n, 4th story, 1st apartment from west at north
Oct 21, 2025 · Apt 4N
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules not within 10 sq ft of sleeping area in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations not within 10 sq ft of sleeping area in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak east wall at closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color east wall at closet in the 4th room from north located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wooden floor at radiator in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Sep 18, 2025 · Apt 3I
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation dismissed
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- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of gas range with door attached at public hall
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at stack at building rear
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at stack at building rear at fire escape
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose handrail at stairs at west fire passageway leading to west yard
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing control valve at radiator at west wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the east wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at east wall at public hall, 1st story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick mortar joints at 7th window from west at exterior wall at building front , 2nd story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick mortar joints at exterior wall at building front , 1st story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing escutcheon plate at steam riser at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair and abate unsafe electric wiring condition consisting of exposed electrical wires at junction box at south wall at boiler room
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide support brackets for air conditioning unit at 1st window from east at south wall at east yard, 2nd story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide support brackets for air conditioning unit at 1st window from east at south wall at east yard, 4th story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Provide support brackets for air conditioning unit at 2nd window from east at building rear , 3rd story
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant material at ceiling at public hall
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor at east fire passage way leading to rear yard
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ovengrown vegetation obstructing egress at rear at fire escape
Aug 28, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose cover at outlet at west wall in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at east wall and west wall in the foyer located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile floor in the kitchen located at apt 3j, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Aug 28, 2024 · Apt 3J
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective counter balance at upper sash at fire escape window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story balcony at fire escape at south at fire escape
Aug 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective spring balance lower sash at window in the 1st room from north at west located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story balcony at fire escape at south at fire escape
Aug 12, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch at door in the entrance located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective caulking around bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 2e, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 2E
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 1st room from north at east located at apt 3i, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from west at north
Aug 12, 2024 · Apt 3I
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room, 1st story
Aug 6, 2024
Open — Not complied with - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4p, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4P
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 4o , 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
May 3, 2024 · Apt 4O
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 23
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2016 inspection report
Apr 6, 2018
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2015 inspection report
Feb 24, 2017
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 16, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 21, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Sep 23, 2015
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2012 inspection report
May 15, 2014
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2011 inspection report
Mar 1, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 3, 2008
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Work without a permit. work noted: gut renovation in progress, 3 apt on 1st floor- apt a, c, and d demo walls and ceiling, new drop ceiling & partition walls erected, new electric work , new plumbing work been done; no permit posted. working in a & d apt at time of inspection remedy: stop all work, file plans, obtain necessary permits
Jul 28, 1999
Vw-violation work without permit - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
May 4, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Haz
Jun 19, 1997
Vh*-violation hazardous dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 10, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Construction other optional
C-construction other optional
Aug 20, 1991
Vpw*-violation unserved ecb-work without permit-dismissed
ECB violations · 16
- Class - 2
25b,36,50,50a,50b. 50-shut off valves in gas pressure switch pipe; 50a-both steam flanges corroded; 50b-combustible storage in boiler room.
Jul 20, 2018 · Penalty $625
Active - Class - 2
Fail to file a c of c for vio #35149536l on 9-15-15. remedy: file c of c.
Oct 31, 2015 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Class - 1
Unlawful acts continued to work while on notice of a stop work order observed apprx six (6) male workers at premises at time of inspection,doing various construction task.observed work being done in apts 1a
Sep 15, 2015 · Penalty $24,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to maintain building in code-compliant manner. noted: at exp1 and 3, observed storage of household materials on the fire escape,creating a tripping hazard.in gas meter room, storage of combustible mater
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Residence altered for occupancy as a dwelling for more than the legal ly approved number of families.noted: dob record indicate a 4story,17 class"a"units (cellar,1 class"a"unit) residence has been altered and
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $6,000
Active - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit.noted:in apt p observed at time of inspection,new full height partition walls erected,new plumbing roughing new mechanicalventilation system in bathroom.work is apprx 75% completed.stop all
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 1
Work no permit-observed on 6/25/15 @ 11:30 am on floors apts bst, 2e,2h,4p installed new laundry room with washing machine,gas dryers(3)waste piping gas water in apt.2e replace plumbing fixtures with valves & t
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Work w/o a permit. noted: in apt1b, installed metal circular stairs creating duplex apt in conjunction w/cellar front west.in apt 2e,has been completely renovated with new full height partition,new bathroom
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $4,000
Resolve - Class - 2
Unapproved unsafe unsuitable electrical equipment devices apparatus materials applicances or wiring in use.electrical wiring in apt.1b bathroom not terminated also defective outlets and flex cord use as permane
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to provide unobstructed exit passageway noted: at time of inspection observed,public exit passageway is obstructed with household garbage and materials. rmdy:remove obstruction.
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $1,000
Resolve
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- Class - 2
Electrical work w/o a permit.observed at 10:35 am(1)boiler in basement branch circuit wiring installed in apt.hn and hp outlets fixtures switches.no application on file for electrical work.rem:obtain permit
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $400
Resolve - Class - 1
903.10.6 misc.violation.failure to provide a system of automatic sprinklers where required.(2)or more gas dryers in laundry room have no(spklr)protection or alternative means-smoke detection system hard wired t
Jun 25, 2015 · Penalty $8,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work w/o a permit work noted apt b 1st fl west front a circular stairway installed creating duplex apt basement partitions plywood creating bedroom 1 person sleeping at time of inspection remedy: obtain permits
Mar 31, 2008 · Penalty $2,500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted: gut renovation in progress: (3) apartment on first floor; apt a,c and d demo walls and ceiling, new drop ceiling and partition walls erected, new electrical work, new
Jul 28, 1999 · Penalty $800
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit work noted partitions constructed at cellar south west section creating rm for sleeping 1 bathrm kitchen with gas stove remedy obtian a permit if feasible are retore premises to prior lega
Jul 28, 1999
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Work without a permit. work noted:partiitons constructed ar cellar south west section creating room and bathroom (2) wood panels erected at cellar south west section wall. remedy: obtain a permit if feasible
Aug 20, 1991 · Penalty $140
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 15, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 6, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 18, 2025 · Apt 4N
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Sep 5, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Plumbing
Bathtub/shower
May 7, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - General
Mailbox
Mar 21, 2025 · Apt 3I
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1A
Close
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- Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Door/window
Door
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 1B
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4P
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt 4P
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Feb 26, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jan 30, 2025 · Apt 4M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 22, 2024 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Pavement
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Aug 7, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3I
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 2E
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3I
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3I
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3J
Close - Electric
Wiring
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4M
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4M
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4M
Close - Plumbing
Toilet
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Plumbing
Basin/sink
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 3I
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 1C
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Aug 6, 2024 · Apt 4P
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 4O
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Apr 4, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 17
- Building area
- 17,600 ft²
- Lot area
- 5,000 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1786 / 58
- Assessed value
- $1,135,350
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #328981, last renewed Jul 31, 2026.
Questions about 729 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 729 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Lafayette Ave Equities LLC.
Does 729 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 306 housing violations at this property.
Is 729 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 7 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 41% of its 17 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 729 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 729 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 17 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.