709 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11221BBL 3-01786-0064Map
Owner of record: Food First Housing Development Fund Co I Nc
709 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1910 in Brooklyn, 11221. It has 28 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Food First Housing Development Fund Co I Nc. HPD has recorded 342 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 40 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 24 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2024.
- HPD violations
- 342
- DOB violations
- 3
- ECB violations
- 0
- HPD complaints
- 444
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 · 342
- 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 - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric ventilation system at south wall in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at public hall at boiler room, 1st story
Dec 17, 2025
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 defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective electric ventilation system at east wall in the 1st bathroom from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of mice in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the infestation consisting of roaches in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1d, 1st story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 1D
Open — Nov sent out
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the 2nd bathroom from east located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 17, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall
Dec 17, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes household items at 1st stack from west at south at fire escape, 4th story
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Install the missing or repair/replace the defective window guard(s) throughout the public areas in accordance with the specifications of the new york city health code section 24 rcny chapter 12.
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at bulkhead door , 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color fire retardant plaster at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at bulkhead , 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak at ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling at public hall, 4th story, section at west
Dec 16, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3E
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 3e, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west , section at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of scalding hot water above 130 degrees in the entire apartment located at apt 4e, 4th story, 2nd apartment from south at west
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Closed — Violation closed - 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, 2025
Closed — Violation dismissed - 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. at public hall, section ''west''
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post a proper notice of carbon monoxide detecting device requirements, in a form approved by commissioner, in a common area of a class a multiple dwelling near inspection certificate or provide notice to tenants in private dwellings missing
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - 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 missing at public hall, section ''west''
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Post sign on wall of entrance story bearing name, address including apartment number if any, and telephone number of superintendent, janitor or housekeeper. at public hall, section ''west''
Oct 18, 2025
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 2d, 2nd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Jan 24, 2025 · Apt 2D
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 4c, 4th story, 1st apartment from east at south , section at west
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 4C
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the bulkhead hinge in the public hall stairs located at public parts, 4th story, section at west
Oct 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinge in the entrance located at apt 1a, 1st story, 1st apartment from west at north , section at east
Oct 28, 2024 · Apt 1A
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the bulkhead hinge in the public hall stairs located at public parts, 4th story, section at east
Oct 28, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling and west wall in the bathroom located at apt 3f, 3rd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Sep 22, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes air conditioner unit protruding beyond window sill approximately 10 inches at 3rd story balcony at east 1 fire escape at south
Aug 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective wire glass pane at building front entrance door at west section , 1st story
Aug 18, 2024
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective mortise lock at building front entrance door at west section , 1st story
Aug 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges and latch at building front entrance door at west section , 1st story
Aug 18, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall at faucet at bathtub in the bathroom located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 1e, 1st story, 2nd apartment from south at west
May 13, 2024 · Apt 1E
Open — Nov certified late - CImmediately hazardous
Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room
May 13, 2024
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective , at public hall, 1st story, section ''west''
May 8, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story
May 3, 2024
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective smoke detector in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
May 3, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective co detector in the entire apartment located at apt 3f, 3rd story
May 3, 2024 · Apt 3F
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and east wall in the 2nd room from north at west located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from west at north
Apr 25, 2024 · Apt 2F
Closed — Violation dismissed
DOB building violations · 3
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2024 external low pressure inspection
Nov 14, 2025
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2018 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 0
No ECB violations on record
Complaints
- Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Fire escape
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Window guard broken/missing
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Outside building
Roof door/hatch
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close
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- Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Unsanitary condition
Pests
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 1D
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2C
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 4D
Close - Door/window
Door
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3E
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt 3F
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Dec 16, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 17, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Oct 16, 2025 · Apt 4E
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Mar 5, 2025 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 21, 2025 · Apt 2D
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 4C
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt 1A
Close - Line of travel
Line of travel
Oct 29, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2024 · Apt 3D
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Aug 17, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
Jul 5, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 23, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Plumbing
Water supply
Jun 13, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 10, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Jun 3, 2024 · Apt 2C
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10, 2026 | $753,000 | Rentals - walkup apartments | 28 |
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1910
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 28
- Building area
- 21,300 ft²
- Lot area
- 9,800 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1786 / 64
- Assessed value
- $511,650
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #300798, last renewed Nov 20, 2025.
Questions about 709 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 709 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Food First Housing Development Fund Co I Nc.
Does 709 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 342 housing violations at this property.
Is 709 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 24 rent-stabilized units here in 2024 (about 86% of its 28 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 709 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1910 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 709 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 28 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.