578 Lafayette Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11205BBL 3-01788-0052Map
Owner of record: Rothman, Zor
578 Lafayette Avenue is a two-family home built in 1899 in Brooklyn, 11205. It has 2 residential units across 4 floors. The owner of record is Rothman, Zor. HPD has recorded 30 housing violations here, most recently on August 5, 2026. 2 of the 30 most recent violations are still open.
- HPD violations
- 30
- DOB violations
- 4
- ECB violations
- 8
- HPD complaints
- 1
What to know
No open immediately-hazardous violations among recent records.
Date of the most recent HPD inspection that found a problem.
No balance due on recent ECB violations.
Rent stabilization
No rent-stabilized units in 2018–2024 tax bills
Violations
Most recent first. Showing up to 50 per agency.
HPD housing violations · 30
- IInformation / order
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.
Aug 5, 2026
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation - BHazardous
Properly repair or replace the broken or defective latch set assembly at boiler room door at cellar located at apt 1, 1st story, 1st apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
M/d law abate the nuisance consisting of sprinkler head caps painted in the entire apartment located at apt 2, 2nd story, 2nd apartment from east at south
Aug 3, 2026 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
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.
Mar 4, 2015
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly secure the loose balustrade 2nd to 3rd story public hall stairs.
Jul 4, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalanced lower window sash north room left, center & right windows 3rd story apartment 3
Jul 4, 2005
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile wall 3rd story bathroom apartment 3
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed electric wiring south wall baseboard north room 3rd story apartment 3
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective upper and lower sash windows 3rd story apartment front and rear rooms.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective wood floor 3rd story apartment bathroom.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed
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- CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the missing tread 2nd from top stair 1st story public hall to cellar er-1.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Properly secure the loose tread 3, 4, 5 from top stair 1st story public hall to cellar er-1.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Repair the broken or defective connection broken vent pipe on oil tank cellar front. er1
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters all step public halls.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the sewage cellar throughout.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceilings public hall all stories.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing locking device front entrance door to building.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Cleanse and disinfect to the satisfaction of this department after removing the cellar throughout 3'' to 4'' sewage. er-1
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective improperly counterbalance lower window sash south room 3rd story apartment 3
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of vermin roaches at 3rd story apartment 3
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets bathtub 3rd story apartment bathroom.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in uniform color walls and ceiling 3rd story apartment rear room closet.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective glass of window front & rear room, 2nd story apartment.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Properly repair with similar material the broken or defective ceramic tile walls of shower stall bathroom, 2nd story apartment.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures 2nd story apartment 2, kitchen and bathroom.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - CImmediately hazardous
Provide hot water at all hot water fixtures , 3rd story apartment.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Abate the nuisance consisting of exposed wiring boiler in cellar.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting for all stories public hall. er-1
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
Replace with new the missing glass at window all apartment.
Jul 27, 2004
Closed — Violation closed - BHazardous
The premises vacated by this department, have been reoccupied without obtaining required approval all stories and apartments
Jul 27, 2004
Open — First no access to re- inspect violation
DOB building violations · 4
- Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Dec 4, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Oct 9, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed - Fail to certify class 1 none
Failure to certify correction on immediately hazardous (class 1) ecb violation
Feb 13, 2013
Dob violation - dismissed
ECB violations · 8
- Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons & property affected by construction operations. construction being performed under permoted appl #320501177 observed approx 6 males workers at site performing various task on
Sep 5, 2013 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.5. supported scaffold does not meet bldg code standards. noted: at time of inspection the following were inadequate w/the platform:plank spacing greater than 1" max.planks not secured. planks extended
Jul 8, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 1
Sec. 3314.8. supported scaffold does not meet bldg code standards. noted: at time of inspection (3) men workin on supported scaffold @ exp 1. -scaffold missing top rail,mid rail,toe board & end rails. - missing
Jul 8, 2013 · Penalty $1,600
Resolve - Class - 2
Bc1704.1.1&27-1032 miscellaneous violations.failure to file a special inspection statement of responsibility prior to permit issuance and prior to start of work under special inspection requirement box#7 inspec
Nov 21, 2012
Resolve - Class - 1
Failure to safeguard all persons and property affected by constructionoperations.there is an opening at the front of the bldg leaving the construction site open & accessible to anyone.rmdy:stop all work.safegua
Nov 21, 2012 · Penalty $2,400
Resolve - Class - 2
Failure to provide approved/accepted plans at job site at time of inspection. at time of inspection on active construction site, interior demo in progress, approved plans not provided at job site at time of
Sep 21, 2012
Resolve - Class - 3
Fail to maintain bldg walls or appurtenances. at front of premises at 1st & 2nd floors window panes are broken with remaining pieces may fall, endangering pedestrians & tenants. remedy: maintain exterior bldg w
May 18, 2010 · Penalty $500
Resolve - Non-hazardous
Failure to maintain.noted:the roof for the architectual enclosed canopy over 1st story front is rotten with missing and exposed wood members(2)leader from roof gutter is broken and not connected to a storm drai
Apr 1, 2005 · Penalty $350
Resolve
Complaints
- Electric
Lighting
May 5, 2010 · Apt BLDG
Close
Sales history
| Date | Price | Type | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | $2,650,000 | Two family dwellings | 2 |
Building details
- Building type
- Two-family home (B3)
- Year built
- 1899
- Floors
- 4
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 2,640 ft²
- Lot area
- 1,600 ft²
- Zoning
- R6A
- Community board
- 303
- Council district
- 36
- Block / lot
- 1788 / 52
- Assessed value
- $127,980
- Landmark / historic district
- No
Questions about 578 Lafayette Avenue
Who owns 578 Lafayette Avenue?
The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Rothman, Zor.
Does 578 Lafayette Avenue have violations?
Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 30 housing violations at this property.
Is 578 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 578 Lafayette Avenue built?
City records list 1899 as the year it was built.
How many apartments are in 578 Lafayette Avenue?
It has 2 residential units.
Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.