618 Lafayette Avenue

Brooklyn, NY 11216BBL 3-01789-0022Map

618 Lafayette Avenue is a walk-up apartment building built in 1931 in Brooklyn, 11216. It has 4 residential units across 3 floors. The owner of record is Kraus, Harry. HPD has recorded 20 housing violations here, most recently on May 5, 2026. 4 of the 20 most recent violations are still open.

HPD violations: 20
DOB violations: 0
ECB violations: 0
HPD complaints: 28

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 · 20

ANon-hazardous
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
ANon-hazardous
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
ANon-hazardous
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
CImmediately hazardous
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 information at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
ANon-hazardous
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
Jul 20, 2020
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Properly repair the broken or defective heavy duty lock set at entrance door to building at public hall, 1st story
Jul 20, 2020
Open — Nov sent out
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.
Oct 18, 2018
Closed — Violation dismissed
CImmediately hazardous
Replace with new the broken or defective upper window glass at 1st story exterior facade
Mar 8, 2016
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Provide an adequate supply of gas to the fixtures at range in the kitchen located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Properly repair the source and abate the evidence of a water leak at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed

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ANon-hazardous
Repair the broken or defective plastered surfaces and paint in a uniform color at east wall in the 1st room from north located at apt 3, 3rd story, 1st apartment from south at west
Oct 2, 2015 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation dismissed
BHazardous
Provide adequate lighting at or near the outside of the front entranceway of the building and keep same burning from sunset every day to sunrise on the day following a minimum of 100 watts of incandescent light required. (light fixture present)
Jun 5, 2014
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector missing located at apt 3, 3rd story
Apr 2, 2011 · Apt 3
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Provide an approved and operational carbon monoxide detecting device, installed in accordance with applicable law and rules. in the entire apartment located at apt 2fl, 2nd story
Feb 26, 2008 · Apt 2FL
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Replace with new the missing balusters at public hall, 2nd story
Aug 23, 2000
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance to 2 sty apt 2. located at apt 2
Jun 1, 1989 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Arrange and make self-closing the doors entrance 1 sty apt 1. , section '' ''
Mar 4, 1989 · Apt 1
Closed — Violation closed
CImmediately hazardous
Repair the leaky and/or defective faucets washbasin 2 sty apt 2 bathroom. , section '' ''
Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
Repair or replace the smoke detector defective 2 sty apt 2 coleman. , section '' ''
Feb 22, 1989 · Apt 2
Closed — Violation closed
BHazardous
D26-19.05 adm code provide adequate light of not less than 60 watts incandescent or equivalent illumination vestibule at 1 sty.
Nov 22, 1982
Closed — Violation closed

DOB building violations · 0

No DOB violations on record

ECB violations · 0

No ECB violations on record

Complaints

Heat/hot water
Apartment only
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Oct 3, 2023 · Apt 3
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Jul 11, 2020 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Unsanitary condition
Mold
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Water leak
Slow leak
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Apr 8, 2016 · Apt 4
Close

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Water leak
Heavy flow
Mar 2, 2016 · Apt 4
Close
Appliance
Electric/gas range
Oct 6, 2015 · Apt 4
Close
General
Cooking gas
Sep 29, 2015 · Apt BLDG
Close
Plumbing
Water supply
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close
Heating
Heat related
Jan 25, 2013 · Apt BSMT
Close
Plumbing
Water-leaks
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Ceiling
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
General
Floor
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Oct 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Apr 4, 2011 · Apt 2
Close
Paint/plaster
Wall
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Nonconst
Vermin
Mar 28, 2011 · Apt 3
Close
Heating
Heat related
May 11, 2010 · Apt 2
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3FL
Close
Heating
Heat related
Feb 18, 2005 · Apt 3FL
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 (C3)
Year built: 1931
Floors: 3
Residential units: 4
Building area: 1,944 ft²
Lot area: 1,875 ft²
Zoning: R6B
Community board: 303
Council district: 36
Block / lot: 1789 / 22
Assessed value: $240,750
Landmark / historic district: No

HPD registration #361031, last renewed Oct 30, 2025.

Questions about 618 Lafayette Avenue

Who owns 618 Lafayette Avenue?

The owner of record in NYC Department of City Planning PLUTO data is Kraus, Harry.

Does 618 Lafayette Avenue have violations?

Yes. NYC HPD has recorded 20 housing violations at this property.

Is 618 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 618 Lafayette Avenue built?

City records list 1931 as the year it was built.

How many apartments are in 618 Lafayette Avenue?

It has 4 residential units.

Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOB, ECB/OATH, DOF). Records can lag the city's systems. Data refreshed weekly.