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554 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0037Map

Owner of record: Rf Lafayette Holding LLC

554 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 Rf Lafayette Holding LLC. HPD has recorded 32 housing violations here, most recently on August 30, 2026. 18 of the 32 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations
32
DOB violations
0
ECB violations
0
HPD complaints
17

What to know

Concern
1 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Aug 30, 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 · 32

  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 30, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective base cabinet at south in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling and west wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling and west wall in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood backing inside base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the 1st bathroom from north at west located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 22, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • A

    Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 10 square feet at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
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  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at base cabinet at south wall in the kitchen located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 1

    Open — Civ14 mailed
  • 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 that is missing , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    Post a proper notice of smoke detector requirements, in a form approved by the commissioner, at or near the mailbox that is missing , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • A

    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 that is missing

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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, 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified on time
  • 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 that is missing , 1st story

    Jul 9, 2026

    Open — Nov certified late
  • 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

    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 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

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 1, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the 3rd bathroom from north located at apt 1, 11th story, 1st apartment from west at north

    Mar 5, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak over ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • B

    Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color the ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from north at east

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation dismissed
  • C

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

    Feb 16, 2025 · Apt 1

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door frame at building entrance door , 1st story

    Feb 16, 2025

    Closed — Violation closed
  • 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

    § 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

    Oct 18, 2023

    Open — Invalid certification
  • 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
  • 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.

    Feb 23, 2015

    Closed — Violation dismissed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 26, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • General

    Cabinet

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Water leak

    Slow leak

    Aug 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 14, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Mold

    Jul 6, 2026 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Unsanitary condition

    Garbage/recycling storage

    Mar 22, 2026 · Apt BLDG

    Close
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  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 4, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Mar 3, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Paint/plaster

    Ceiling

    Feb 14, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Plumbing

    Steam pipe/riser

    Jan 22, 2025 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Apartment only

    Oct 16, 2023 · Apt 1

    Close
  • Heat/hot water

    Entire building

    Jan 14, 2018 · Apt BLDG

    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
2,580 ft²
Lot area
2,150 ft²
Zoning
R6B
Community board
303
Council district
36
Block / lot
1788 / 37
Assessed value
$132,480
Landmark / historic district
No

HPD registration #351583, last renewed Nov 24, 2025.

Questions about 554 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 554 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rf Lafayette Holding LLC.

Does 554 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 32 housing violations at this property.

Is 554 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 554 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1899 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 554 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.