556 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0038Map
Owner of record: 556 Lafayette LLC
556 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 8 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is 556 Lafayette LLC. HPD has recorded 326 housing violations here, most recently on October 4, 2026. 6 of the 50 most recent violations are still open. City tax records listed 8 rent-stabilized apartments here in 2018.
- HPD violations
- 326
- DOB violations
- 14
- ECB violations
- 3
- HPD complaints
- 338
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 · 326
- BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at building front , 1st story
Oct 4, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... less than 30 sq ft observed in the bathroom in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Sep 9, 2026 · Apt 1L
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor throughout basement
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective decorative cement at upper side of the building entrance door
Sep 2, 2026
Open — Nov sent out - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective vinyl floor tiles in the kitchen located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 14, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Replace with new the missing cover at light fixture at ceiling in the bathroom located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of ac unit installed at window leading to fire escape in the 6th room from north located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak over the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed
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- BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the private hallway located at apt 8, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide a safe and adequate supply of electric service to the fixtures at electrical light fixture at ceiling at public hall
Jul 26, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Repair the roof so that it will not leak above the ceiling in the kitchen located at apt 8, 4th story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 26, 2026 · Apt 8
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Immediately provide a fire guard as directed by the nyc dept. of housing preservation & development (hpd) and/or the nyc dept. of buildings (dob) to protect against fire hazards observed by hpd and/or dob. fire hazards observed by hpd have resulted in the following additional hpd violation(s): viol. #19100045 in order to protect public safety against imminent fire hazards observed, a fire guard must be provided forthwith for continuous 24 hour coverage, notwithstanding the correction and certification dates set forth above (the correction and certification dates set forth above are applicable for purposes of civil penalties that may be assessed pursuant to nyc administrative code § 27-2115, but do not reflect the date by which a fire guard must be provided). a fire guard must be provided immediately due to the exigency of the dangerous fire hazard conditions observed. the violation requiring a fire guard to be provided will remain open until such time as the fire hazards resulting in the hpd violation(s) referenced above and/or the fire hazards resulting in related dob violation(s) have been dismissed.
Jul 26, 2026
Open — Violation will be reinspected - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) north wall, south wall, west wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) south wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from east at south wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard-paint that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface and either tested inconclusive for lead content at 0.5mg/cm2 or tested positive for lead content on a metal or ceramic substrate as set forth in (28 rcny §11-07(b)) using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2). 1st closet from west at north wall door frame in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 2nd closet from west at north wall door frame, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall, west wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall in the 5th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) 1st door frame from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Correct the lead-based paint hazard - paint that tested positive for lead content and that is peeling or on a deteriorated subsurface - using work practices set forth in 28 rcny §11-06(b)(2) east wall in the foyer located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department all peeling paint surfaces in the kitchen , the 2nd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall, north wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective window spring balance at lower sash first window from south at west in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective ceiling light fixture in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from west at north wall, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at north wall, north wall in the 6th room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st door from north at east wall, ceiling, north wall, 1st door from north at east wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department at 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from north at east wall, 1st window frame from south at west wall, 1st closet from east at south wall door frame, 1st closet from east at south wall door, 1st door frame from north at east wall in the 3rd room from north located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at ceiling, north wall in the bathroom located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jul 20, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls greater than 10 sq,ft in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 19048338 issued 29-jun-26 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Open — Notice of issuance sent to tenant - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... at ceiling and all walls greater than 10 sq,ft in the bathroom located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - 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 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational smoke detecting device, installed in accordance with department of buildings rules and regulations missing in the entire apartment located at apt 5, 3rd story, 1st apartment from east at south
Jun 29, 2026 · Apt 5
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective hinges in the entrance located at apt 6, 3rd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Jun 22, 2026 · Apt 6
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door
Jun 22, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door , 1st story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective fire retardant plaster at ceiling, east wall and west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Paint with light colored paint to the satisfaction of this department the ceiling, east wall and west wall at public hall, 4th story
Jun 17, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft. at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south original violation 18965390 issued 29-may-26 has been upgraded to class c per administrative code 27-2017.3a(5)(a) or (b).
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective inoperable electrical outlet at east wall in the kitchen located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation dismissed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective door and door frame binding at building entrance at north , 1st story
May 29, 2026
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair, replace or provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules missing within 15 feet of all sleeping rooms in the entire apartment located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Trace and repair the source and abate the visible mold condition... greater than 10 sq.ft. at the ceiling and south wall in the bathroom located at apt 1l, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
May 29, 2026 · Apt 1L
Closed — Violation closed
DOB building violations · 14
- Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2023 external low pressure inspection
Sep 23, 2024
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2020 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2021 external low pressure inspection
Jun 30, 2023
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-failure to file 2019 external low pressure inspection
Jun 20, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued-failure to file 2022 external low pressure inspection
Apr 25, 2023
Dob violation - active - Low pressure boiler boiler required
Violation issued for failure to file annual boiler 2017 inspection report
Nov 8, 2019
Dob violation - active - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Jan 28, 2011
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 1, 2009
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Jan 19, 2007
Dob violation - dismissed
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- Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Feb 13, 2004
Dob violation - active - Boilers boiler required
Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers boiler required
Aug 29, 1995
Dob violation - active - 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
Aug 16, 1993
Dob violation - active
ECB violations · 3
- Class - 2
As per class 2 ýb265¨ 28-303.7 failure to file a complete boiler inspection report as per dob records;correct violation and submit the certificate of correction
Feb 3, 2022 · Penalty $3,125
Active - Class - 1
Failure to maintain bldg in code-compliant manner. noted: window pane is broken at 1st flr apt 1l at front of above premises. remedy: repair/replace window. maintain bldg.
Oct 26, 2010 · Penalty $5,000
Resolve - Non-hazardous
To have a anti-syphow valve put ow oil line . to change 8" draft stat with new one.
Sep 19, 2001 · Penalty $180
Resolve
Complaints
- Door/window
Window frame
Sep 25, 2026 · Apt 3
Close - Electric
Power outage
Sep 19, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 18, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Aug 7, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Electric
Power outage
Jul 24, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
Outlet/switch
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Electric
No lighting
Jul 13, 2026 · Apt 6
Close
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- Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Electric
Lighting
Jul 9, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jul 8, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
Jun 1, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 29, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 27, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Door/window
Window frame
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Electric
Wiring
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Appliance
Electric/gas range
May 25, 2026 · Apt 1L
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
May 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
May 21, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Safety
Fire escape
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - General
Signage missing
May 20, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Unsanitary condition
Garbage/recycling storage
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 19, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Outside building
Skylight
May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Door/window
Door
May 14, 2026 · Apt BLDG
Close - Safety
Carbon monoxide detector
May 14, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - Safety
Smoke detector
May 14, 2026 · Apt 6
Close - General
Bell/buzzer/intercom
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Water leak
Damp spot
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Outside building
Roofing
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 28, 2026 · Apt 8
Close - Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Window frame
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Door/window
Door
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Paint/plaster
Wall
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 4
Close - Flooring/stairs
Floor
Apr 21, 2026 · Apt 3
Close
Sales history
No recorded sales in our data
Building details
- Building type
- Walk-up apartment building (C1)
- Year built
- 1931
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 8
- Building area
- 8,800 ft²
- Lot area
- 2,850 ft²
- Zoning
- R6B
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1788 / 38
- Assessed value
- $1,081,800
- Landmark / historic district
- No
HPD registration #351457, last renewed Oct 14, 2025.
Questions about 556 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 556 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is 556 Lafayette LLC.
Does 556 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 326 housing violations at this property.
Is 556 Lafayette Avenue rent stabilized?
NYC Department of Finance tax bills listed 8 rent-stabilized units here in 2018 (about 100% of its 8 apartments). To confirm a specific apartment, request its rent history from NYS Homes and Community Renewal.
When was 556 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1931 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 556 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 8 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.