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536 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0027Map

Owner of record: Gutman, Leah

536 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1901 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Gutman, Leah. HPD has recorded 34 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 5 of the 34 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
34
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
8

What to know

Concern
1 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 · 34

  • 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 18, 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.

    Jun 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Refit door into frame at building entrance at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door at public hall, 1st story

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of house hold items at 1st, 2nd, and 3rd story at public hall

    Mar 17, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Feb 10, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges , 1st story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of bicycles , public hall , 1st story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building rear yard

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • B

    Fire escape defective. adjust the dropladder so that it will slide easily in the guide rods at building west exterior court yard

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 2nd story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    And dept. rules and regulations. remove the encumbrance obstructing egress from fire escapes flower pots at 3rd story

    Feb 10, 2025

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the carbon monoxide detecting device(s). defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector defective in the entire apartment located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 4, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west

    Jan 9, 2025 · Apt 4

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges at vestibule door , 1st story

    Jan 9, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock installed at building front security door , 1st story

    Jan 9, 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 10, 2024

    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

    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

    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 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

    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.

    Apr 9, 2021

    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 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.

    Oct 9, 2015

    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
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening double cylinder lock at rear entrance door to apt. located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of evidence of water leaks at ceiling in the 3rd room from north located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Repair or replace the smoke detector missing in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late
  • B

    Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 1, 1st story

    Jul 22, 2006 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov certified late

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jan 7, 2025 · Apt 4

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jun 22, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 21, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water supply

    Feb 19, 2015 · Apt 2

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Jun 29, 2006 · Apt GDFL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Mold

    Oct 18, 2005 · Apt 1FL

    Close
  • General

    Stairs

    Mar 2, 2005 · 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
1901
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,880 ft²
Lot area
2,000 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1788 / 27
Assessed value
$139,140
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #321414, last renewed Dec 16, 2025.

Questions about 536 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 536 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Gutman, Leah.

Does 536 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 34 housing violations at this property.

Is 536 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 536 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1901 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 536 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.