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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

Concern
2 open Class C

Immediately hazardous issues among recent violations are still open.

Watch
Last violation Oct 4, 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

Rent-stabilized units in 2018
8
About 100% of the building's 8 apartments

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.

Stabilized units by tax-bill year

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Violations

Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.

HPD housing violations · 326

  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective brick and mortar at building front , 1st story

    Oct 4, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective cement floor throughout basement

    Sep 2, 2026

    Open — Nov sent out
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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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  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • A

    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
  • A

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    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
  • C

    Replace or repair the self-closing doors that is missing or defective latch set at building entrance door

    Jun 22, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • C

    Properly repair or replace the broken or defective glass at building entrance door , 1st story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • B

    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
  • B

    Remove all encumbrances consisting of household items at public hall, 4th story

    Jun 17, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • A

    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
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • C

    Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective wood floor at public hall, 1st story

    May 29, 2026

    Closed — Violation closed
  • C

    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
  • B

    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
  • B

    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

Sales come from the NYC Department of Finance rolling sales file.

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.