524 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0020Map
Owner of record: Capital R.e.-Bklyn, LLC
524 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 9 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Capital R.e.-Bklyn, LLC. HPD has recorded 19 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 8 of the 19 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 19
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 1
- HPD complaints
- 40
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 19
- 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
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at all stories balcony, building front
Feb 2, 2020
Open — Nov sent out - ANon-hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color behind radiator in the private hallway located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic floor tile around the riser in the kitchen located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. remove obstructing bars or unlawful gates from at least 1 window or provide approved type gate ,window guard installed on all windows located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes consisting in flower pots at fire escape at north , 3rd story
Apr 27, 2019
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling (1 sq ft) in the bathroom located at apt 2, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 13040456 issued 27-apr-19 has been upgraded to class b per administrative code §27-2017.3a(3)(a) or (b).
Apr 27, 2019 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
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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.
Feb 23, 2015
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Fire egress defective. restore egress by removing locking device and arrange to open readily the gate in fence at lot line front of building
Jul 7, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 4, 2014
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
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 ***minimum 100 watts required***
Dec 6, 2009
Open — Nov certified late - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balcony consisting of household items and construction materials, north stack at fire escape, 2nd story
May 14, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balcony consisting of household items, south stack at fire escape, 2nd story
May 14, 2007
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes balcony consisting of household items at fire escape, 3rd story
May 14, 2007
Open — Not complied with - ANon-hazardous
Paint or post a sign indicating floors on walls at or near stairs public hall all stys
Aug 24, 1998
Open — Not complied with - BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors boiler room at cellar
Aug 24, 1998
Open — Not complied with
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2010 inspection report
Dec 13, 2011
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 6, 2006
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 19, 2003
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Mar 26, 2002
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 27, 2001
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 7, 2000
Dob violation - dismissed - Construction other optional
Hazardous
Aug 26, 1998
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Sep 16, 1997
Dob violation - dismissed
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- 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
Jun 1, 1994
Dob violation - dismissed - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jun 1, 1993
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 1
- Hazardous
Failure to maintain exterior bldg wall.defect noted:side of bldg adjacent to 522 lafayette ave has spalling concrete siding,concrete cracks & bulges,& siding material w/ thick chips falling & peeling size:8'x
Jul 13, 2007
Resolve
Complaints
- Unsanitary condition
Sewage
Apr 26, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Entire building
Dec 24, 2024 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Dec 2, 2024 · Apt 10
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Plumbing
Radiator
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 24, 2019 · Apt 2
Close - Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Jan 2, 2016 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 11, 2013 · Apt 4
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt 6
Close
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- Heating
Heat related
Dec 13, 2008 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 6, 2008 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 3, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 22, 2008 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 8, 2008 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2007 · Apt 7
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 8, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
May 30, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Mar 16, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 27, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 13, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 5, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 26, 2007 · Apt 2
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 16, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 12, 2007 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 8, 2007 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 3, 2007 · Apt 3
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 2, 2007 · Apt 10
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 7, 2006 · Apt 2
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Oct 11, 2006 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2006 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Jan 22, 2006 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2005 · Apt 12
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 15, 2005 · Apt 11
Close - Heating
Heat related
Oct 29, 2005 · Apt 6
Close - Heating
Heat related
Feb 17, 2005 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Dec 21, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close - Heating
Heat related
Nov 9, 2004 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 3
- Residential units
- 9
- Building area
- 7,140 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,975 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1788 / 20
- Assessed value
- $657,000
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #312842, last renewed Aug 15, 2025.
Questions about 524 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 524 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Capital R.e.-Bklyn, LLC.
Does 524 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 19 housing violations at this property.
Is 524 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 524 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 524 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 9 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.