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542 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0030Map

Owner of record: 542 Lafayette Ave LLC

542 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 3 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is 542 Lafayette Ave LLC. HPD has recorded 35 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 6 of the 35 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
35
DOB violations
2
ECB violations
8
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
2 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 · 35

  • 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

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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

    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 25, 2024

    Open — Info nov sent out
  • 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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective in the entrance located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective entrance to the building at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2023

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • 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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
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  • A

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

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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.

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    Post, in a form approved by the commissioner, and maintain a notice in a common area of the building regarding the procedures that should be followed when a gas leak is suspected at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • 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

    Aug 7, 2023

    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 missing at public hall, 1st story

    Aug 7, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 2f, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    Aug 7, 2023 · Apt 2F

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures in the entire apartment located at apt 2ndflo, 2nd story, 1st apartment from east at south

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Open — Violation will be reinspected
  • C

    Provide ready access to buildings heating system door locked at boiler room

    May 23, 2023

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

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

    May 23, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Remove the illegal fastening consisting of double cylinder key operated lock installed on front gate at front yard

    Dec 28, 2022

    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 4, 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.

    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
  • C

    Provide temporary seal up all accessible openings of vacant building.

    Jul 30, 1999

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    File with this department a registration statement for building.

    Apr 11, 1997

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-41.03 adm code file with this department a registration and occupancy statement of building.

    May 7, 1982

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • A

    D26-20.08,20.09 adm code file certification of satisfactory installation of smoke detecting device in accordance with h.p.d. rules and regulations.

    Jan 20, 1982

    Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 2

  • Construction other optional

    Fail to maintain bldg in acode complaint manner. noted: fls @ the rear 2 story extension slope water stains and mildew observed approx one foot above cellar fl @ east wall. settlement cracks observed @ walls, windows,cellar floor tile and exterior walkman

    Oct 4, 2010

    Dob violation - dismissed
  • Immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional

    Aug 2, 1999

    Dob violation - dismissed

ECB violations · 8

  • Class - 2

    Gc-615972 observed job site fence contrary to approved plan pg. g-001.00. the plan shows fence panel at 8'-0" but, the actual panel installed at exposure #2 and #4 extends beyond the approved 8'-0" shown on pla

    Feb 21, 2026 · Penalty $1,280

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Soe work .on non active job site inspection observed inadequate fence on exposure 2 & 4 not extended 8 feet from highest point , panel view blocked from inside contrary to building code

    Dec 12, 2025 · Penalty $1,000

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    Soe work on non active job site observed debris container on exposure 1 upon inspection saw container not covered as per bc3303.4.2.3 / cover container after each working day

    Dec 12, 2025 · Penalty $2,500

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection on a non active job site , i observed that job permit was not posted fence as per code required .

    May 23, 2025

    Resolve
  • Class - 2

    At the time of inspection on a non active job site , i observed that project information panel with general contractor info was not posted on construction fence .

    May 23, 2025 · Penalty $1,250

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Work w/o a permit: work as noted: at the basement of a 3 storied brickframed structure (1) stair leading from the 1st fl to the basement constructed of wood structural members have been erected (2) a break thro

    Apr 3, 2006 · Penalty $500

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain exterior building wall. hazardous defect is: cell-ar east brick bearing wall loose, defective, bulging and leaning east ward out of plumb is in danger of collapse. approximately 2o feet long

    Jul 29, 1999

    Resolve
  • Non-hazardous

    Failure to maintain. hazardous defect is: wood front step railings andhandrails loose, broken, missing, defective and deteriorating. 2) firerated cellar ceiling missing at various location throughout cellar.

    Jul 29, 1999 · Penalty $800

    Resolve

Complaints

  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Jun 7, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 22, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    May 15, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Apr 5, 2023 · Apt 2NDFLO

    Close
  • Electric

    No lighting

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Dec 24, 2022 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Electric

    Wiring

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
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  • General

    Mold

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Water-leaks

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Jun 17, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Smoke detector

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Nonconst

    Carbon monoxide

    Jun 12, 2013 · Apt 3

    Close
  • Heating

    Heat related

    Oct 2, 2003 · Apt 2

    Close
  • Electric

    Electric-supply

    Sep 23, 2003 · Apt 2

    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
1899
Floors
3
Residential units
3
Building area
2,068 ft²
Lot area
2,300 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1788 / 30
Assessed value
$122,100
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #369328, last renewed Sep 12, 2023.

Questions about 542 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 542 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 542 Lafayette Ave LLC.

Does 542 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 35 housing violations at this property.

Is 542 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 542 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 542 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.